Award celebrates years of service
Nearly 130 faculty and staff members were honored for multiple years of dedicated service to the university at the annual Service Pin Award ceremony.

Clara Lovett's education
dedication garners award
Clara M. Lovett, president emerita of Northern Arizona University, is receiving an award for her contributions to education and women.

Don't miss the latest episode of 'Inside NAU'
With segments ranging from the economy to Homecoming to making your own porcelain, a variety
of NAU news awaits.

Special edition NAU
postage stamps
Stamps are available in two designs and can be purchased at the NAU Postal and Shipping Services Contract Station, in the lower level of building 35. The minimum purchase is a book of 10 stamps for $8.50, and a book of 20 is $16.95.

2008 Total Compensation Statements available
Total Compensation Statements for 2008 are now available through Louie for all benefit-eligible faculty and staff. For information, including the letter issued by the president, visit the Human Resources web site.

NPR's morning host to take
NAU audience behind the scenes
The host and director of NPR's Morning Edition are coming to campus to discuss what happens behind the scenes at a national news program.

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

• Jerry Foreman, photography instructor in the School of Communication, Diane Rechel, coordinator in Public Affairs and Tracie Hansen, at the e-Learning Center
• The Capacity Building for American Indians Project out of the Institute for Human Development
• Jim Wilce, professor of anthropology
• Laura Camden, assistant professor of photography in the School of Communication

Not as bad as the Valley
Arizona Daily Sun, 10/31/2008

ASU making major changes in order to save cash
Arizona Republic, 10/28/2008

More NAU in the News this week

Veterans Day approaches
In observance of Veterans Day,
NAU will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11. Right: Flag by Jasper Johns.

Administration and Finance VP
moving to business faculty
NAU’s vice president for Administration and Finance has resigned her position to join NAU’s business faculty and will transition into her new position beginning in mid-December.

Interim business dean accepts
three-year appointment
Marc Chopin has accepted a three-year appointment as dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business.

Meet the author
of 'Artist's Proof'
Sarah Lander Marks, the author of Artist’s Proof, will be coming to the Martin Springer Institute at 1 p.m. Nov 14. Her book presents a unique perspective about the impact of the mass theft and destruction of the arts by the Nazis during World War II. The Martin Springer Institute is in the Riles Building, number 15.

Race and ethnic issues discussed
The Commission on Ethnic Diversity invites NAU students, faculty and staff to attend a discussion on campus climate regarding race and ethnic issues from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Cline Library room 200.

'No Guts No Love' booksigning
Burt Gershater, NAU alum, local author and family counselor, will sign copies of his book No Guts No Love at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the NAU Bookstore. Prior to the signing, he will do a reading by the fireplace at 3:30 p.m.

NAUPD accreditation
The Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies assessor team will hold a public information session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Fremont room at the du Bois Center. This is part of the commission’s 2008 on-site assessment. This session provides the public an opportunity to comment on the quality of public safety services provided by the NAU Police Department.

Former NAU team physician dies
Dr. Joseph H. Reno, former NAU team physician, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. He was 93.