New chief to take NAU police helm
Gregory T. Fowler, the assistant police chief for the city of Mesa, has been selected as the next chief of police for the NAU Police Department.

NAU guarantees degree in four years
A new commitment guarantees freshman students a "Finish in Four" graduation plan.

New episode of 'Inside NAU'
the TV show available online
The show can also be viewed on Flagstaff Cable
Channel 4.

Dylan Phelan, NAU freshman, dies
Dylan "Dinga" Sebastian Phelan, an 18-year-old freshman, died at home on Feb. 13.

Up, up and away—weather balloon launch teaches science to youth
Forty-three students in grades 5 through 12 from around the state gathered to launch a weather balloon with payloads they built to take atmospheric readings and digital photos of Earth.

Professor's appointment reinforces NAU's research goal
Chemistry and biochemistry professor Jani Ingram was recently elected to the Council on Undergraduate Research.

Rotting leaves lead to more accurate climate change models
Steve Hart's work on a decade-long study of decomposing leaves will help scientists predict the Earth's response to global warming.

Biology professor helps others go with the flow of dam removal
Unlike most people who go to rivers to watch them flow, Jane Marks goes to rivers to help them flow. Her river restoration research is featured in the new Scientific American magazine.

NAU will offer graduation guarantee
Tucson Citizen, 2/21/2007

NAU to guarantee students can get a degree in 4 years
The Arizona Republic, 2/20/2007

Walking in two worlds
Jackson Hole-Star Tribune, 2/19/2007

White House experience opens mind and doors for NAU intern
Senior Kate Conway felt right at home during her stint as an intern at the White House last semester.

U of A President Shelton to address
NAU campus at open forum tomorrow
Robert Shelton will speak at 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at Ashurst Auditorium about the need for increased collaboration between institutions of higher education.

Help fly a flag in the classroom
A new state law requiring a U.S. flag in every public classroom goes into effect
July 4, and NAU has introduced a way to help ease the financial burden of outfitting more than 300 of its classrooms.

Your kids will flip over NAU youth camps
Registration has begun for Campus Recreation Services Summer Youth Programs, including the Child Enrichment Program and Dolphin Day Camp. Registration forms and information are available online, or call (928) 523-1733.

Farewell reception planned for Rolf Eckel
Rolf Eckel, university bursar, is leaving NAU after 11 years to become the consolidated court administrator at the Prescott City and Justice Court. His last day at NAU is March 2. A reception in his honor is planned from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 27 in the University Union, Havasupai A and B.

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

• Mary I. Dereshiwsky, associate professor of educational leadership
• Jack R. Ferrell, associate professor of sociology at NAU-Yuma
• Associate professor of communication Janna Jones and electronic media major Sasha Spencer
• Sheronda McKee, senior vocal performance major
• Thomas Paradis, director of Academic Assessment, and Kathleen Smalldon, coordinator of community affairs, grants and development at Cline Library
• Jon Reyhner, professor of educational specialties
• Bruce Sullivan, professor of religious studies