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Vol. 4 No. 20 | May 23, 2007

Harvey Charles

Global education expert becomes new provost of international initiatives
Harvey Charles, Northern Arizona University's new vice provost for International Initiatives, is primed to help the university "embrace a global outlook."

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NAU again ranks as a top university for Latinos
Monday is Memorial Day, a time to remember the U.S. men and women who have lost their lives serving their country. It's also a national holiday, and NAU will be closed in observance.

University News

Graduate College gets dean

Graduate College gets dean
Ramona Mellott, a professor and chair for the Educational Psychology Department, has accepted the position as dean for NAU's Graduate College.

Associate VP title reflects NAU's ongoing diversity efforts

Associate VP title reflects
NAU's ongoing diversity efforts

David Camacho, special assistant to the president, has assumed the additional title of associate vice president for Diversity and Equity.

Interim research VP appointed as search is extended

Interim research VP appointed
as search is extended

Lee Drickamer, a Regents Professor in biological sciences, will serve as interim vice president for research while the search is extended through the summer.

Gift of Gabaldon: Diana gives us a chance to hear her speech

Gift of Gabaldon: Diana gives us
a chance to hear her speech

An on-stage mix-up left Diana Gabaldon without a chance to give her complete commencement address. However, she agreed to record it for us.

Chemistry professor Clinton F. Lane dies at 63
Dr. Lane's work at NAU included his own research projects, as well as mentoring and tutoring chemistry students.


NAU students receive $7K scholarships
Penny Emerson, a 1981 graduate of the NAU School of Health Professions and a board member of the NAU Institute for Native Americans, has awarded scholarship money to two NAU students.

School of Comm. corners up-and-coming web publication scene

School of Comm. corners
up-and-coming web publication scene

A new web magazine produced by students and faculty in the School of Communication serves as social and cultural commentary on the Four Corners region.


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


NAU in the News

Wind advisory—Harness it for power
Navajo/Hopi Observer, May 22, 2007

More than 1200 graduate from local colleges
Yuma Daily Sun, May 19, 2007

Former AmWest Airlines chairman gives $25 million to NAU in Flagstaff
USA Today, May 16, 2007

NAU this week
Showing school spirit made easy
Pedal power puts Honors Program in top spot