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Vol. 3 No. 34 | Aug. 23, 2006

Fall forward: NAU walks tall into coming semester
'Inside NAU' introduces new look
Inside NAU, the weekly newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Northern Arizona University, is unveiling a new look this week in response to readers who suggested that it was time for a makeover and wanted the articles organized differently.

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University News

Engineering program earns 'U.S. News' recognition
The undergraduate Engineering Program at Northern Arizona University ranks among the best in the nation for the third consecutive year.

NAU ranked top in American Indian education
graduates

Northern Arizona University ranks first in the nation in producing American Indian education master's degrees.

Knoles to close to thru traffic
Knoles Drive permanently closes to thru traffic Aug. 28 following Welcome Weekend.

Quick, call me a cab! NAU 'taxi' starts running
Parking Services has instituted a "taxi service" for faculty and staff.


Departmental News

Publication celebrates a new year at NAU

Publication celebrates a new year
at NAU

A new publication kicks-off the academic year by highlighting some of the university's upcoming events and activities.

NAU awarded dental accreditation
The Commission on Dental Accreditation recently gave Northern Arizona University something to smile about.


NAU in the News
Astronomers sharply divided on new planet definition
Space.com (8/22/06)

A more optimistic NAU readies for year of change
Arizona Daily Sun (8/20/06)

NAU, TGen get grant to help teachers master biosciences
Phoenix Business Journal (8/18/06)

Research and Academic News

Undergraduate research sparks
interest in science careers

A 10-week summer program designed to introduce students to the world of scientific research draws students to NAU from colleges and universities across the nation.


Events and Happenings

Upcoming reception a 'celebration of cultures'
Faculty and staff are invited to the 20th annual Multicultural Student Reception at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 in the du Bois Center ballroom.

Aquatic center offering fall swimming lessons
Reigstration begins Monday, Aug. 28, for two sessions of fall swimming lessons at the Wall Aquatic Center.


Recognition
SPOTLIGHT: Kudos to these faculty, staff and students for their recent accomplishments:

NAU this week
It's Louie vs. Sparky
Cathy Small photo by Jerry Foreman