President's Office program to support research on diversity, equity
The Office of the President hopes to increase the number of scholars contributing to research related to academic diversity and equity by providing summer research support.

Regents to meet this week
The Arizona Board of Regents will discuss mandatory fees, residence hall rates and other items at its regularly scheduled meeting this week in Tucson. The regents will meet Thursday and Friday at the University of Arizona. A complete agenda is online.

New episode of 'Inside NAU' the television show released
From strategic planning to an update on distance learning and a visually stimulating segment about a current art show on campus, Inside NAU the television show's latest episode is ready for viewing.

Welcome new hires
Northern Arizona University welcomed nearly 20 new faculty and staff members in February. Take a moment to welcome these additions to the NAU family.

Student Jennifer McLean dies
Ms. McLean, a Flagstaff native attending NAU as a philosophy major, died last week. She was 21.

Professor's book speaks out on the forensics of communication sciences
Dennis C. Tanner is becoming one of the leading voices about the forensics of speech and hearing.

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

• Mary I. Dereshiwsky, associate professor of educational leadership
• Natalie Hess, professor of BME/ESL at NAU-Yuma
• Sherri McCarthy, professor of educational psychology at NAU-Yuma, and Eva Brotherton, a graduate student in the counseling/human relations program
• Helaine McLain, associate professor in the School of Art
• Bill Pederson, lecturer and site coordinator of the NAU-Yuma bachelor's in social work program
• Shannon Snow, a 2006 graduate in visual communication
• William Wiist, professor and chair of health sciences, Bruce M. Sullivan, professor of religious studies, Heidi Wayment, chair of psychology, and Meghan Warren, professor of physical therapy
• Seven NAU art students

New director takes ITEP helm
Cal Seciwa, former director of the American Indian Institute at Arizona State University, has been named director of NAU's Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals.

Outside NAU
Fred Hurst, vice president of extended programs and dean of Distance Learning, talks about how distance programming brings revenues to the university while meeting student needs in an interview with Inside NAU the television show.

NAU makes significant change to
passenger van training
NAU is implementing a significant change to its training program for drivers of passenger vehicles for eight or more individuals.

Learn to Swim registration under way
Two sessions of swimming lessons will be offered at NAU's Wall Aquatic Center this spring.

Tessie Moate retiring
Tessie Moate, associate director of the Gateway Student Success Center, is retiring after 22 years at NAU. Her last day is March 15. A reception in her honor is planned from 4-6 p.m. March 13 at The Inn at NAU.

Lumberjack Luau brings island feel to campus
Experience a Hawaiian cultural dining experience, hula dancing, crafts and live music with Limbs Akimbo from
5-9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the University Union. Everyone welcome.

Panel to discuss integration of conservation science and community
Three leaders in regional conservation will discuss the future of integrating science and community values at a March 12 public lecture, Perspectives on Conservation Science and Community Values.

After winning race for life, NAU runner goes for track title
The Arizona Republic (3/7/2007)

NAU president nominated for state education board
Arizona Daily Sun (3/1/2007)

New albino millipedes discovered
MSNBC (3/1/2007)