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Vol. 4 No. 19 | May 16, 2007

Franke's investment in excellence: Donation raises the bar across campus
Scenes from commencement

Scenes from commencement
There were smiles all around as NAU sent more than 2,500 graduates on their way to a new beginning May 11 and 12 during spring 2007 commencement ceremonies.

University News

A new 'Inside NAU' television show is ready for viewing

New episode of 'Inside NAU' celebrates successes on campus
Faculty awards, a collaborative distance learning program and a class addressing global warming are among the many segments in the latest episode of Inside NAU the television show.

Comments about NAU sought from public
As part of the university's reaccreditation process, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is seeking public comments.


Husband and wife anglers win big at Roosevelt Lake

Husband and wife anglers win big
at Roosevelt Lake

Two Information Technology Services employees who cast their sights on winning a fishing competition recently reeled in a first-place award.

Men capture 14th Outdoor Track and Field
Big Sky Championship

The Lumberjacks scored 155.5 points in winning their 14th men’s conference title—the first since 2003.

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

New postage rates demonstrate that shape matters, not weight
NAU Postal Services explains that how a mail piece is designed is now more significant.

Fieldhouse closed through summer
The NAU Fieldhouse is unavailable for recreational use until Aug. 27.

Elderhostel blends travel, education

Elderhostel blends travel, education
Adventurous travelers can find more than 8,000 in-depth expeditions through Elderhostel, and NAU has become the largest Elderhostel sponsor in the United States.


NAU-Yuma graduates to celebrate Friday
Commencement ceremonies at NAU-Yuma begin at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, during a joint celebration with Arizona Western College.

Competition encourages youth participation
in sport

Area youth will be put to the test at Saturday's local qualifying event of the Junior Olympic Skills Competition.


NAU in the News

Editorial: Think NAU, think cool
The Arizona Republic, 05/15/2007

NAU prof. hopes state will try to harness wind power
KTAR Radio (Phoenix, Ariz.), May 14, 2007

Editorial: NAU graduates riding wave of momentum
Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, Ariz.), May 11, 2007

NAU this week
Cops on the run
Suzuki sounds fill downtown