Sophomores have positive NAU experience, survey says
Ninety-seven percent of sophomores rate their overall experience at NAU as either good or excellent, according to the recently released results of a survey of NAU sophomores.

Honoring a former governor
Raul H. Castro, the first and only Latino governor of Arizona and a graduate of Northern Arizona University, braved a snowstorm to attend a Feb. 15 ceremony naming NAU's Raul H. Castro Social and Behavioral Sciences building.

Nominations being accepted for university awards
The deadlines for nominations for a number of university-sponsored awards are on the horizon, giving an opportunity to recognize important contributions from faculty, staff and students.

NAUPD issues warning on vehicle burglaries
The NAU Police Department is warning faculty, staff and students about vehicle burglaries that have been taking place on campus during the last week.

Reserve your information table
at employee appreciation mixer
Departments have until March 6 to reserve an information table at the annual Employee Appreciation Mixer, scheduled for 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the du Bois Center ballroom. This year's theme is "Racing toward Excellence."

Unusual competition generates
interest in science, engineering
High school science buffs will be challenged to create zany contraptions out of everyday junk in the Junkyard Generator Competition.

Dung happens and helps scientists: Scoop on poop and climate change
ScienceDaily, 2/17/2008

How can McCain use support of current president?
KTAR (Phoenix, AZ), 2/19/2008

Fitness Day promotes
health awareness on campus
Faculty and staff can take advantage of all-day free admission to the Recreation Center on Friday, Feb. 22, as part of its annual Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.

Wall Aquatic Center announces spring classes
Youth swim lessons, as well as CPR and Lifeguard classes are on the schedule.

NAU groups host 'Women in Politics'
Former state Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will be the featured speaker during "Women in Politics" at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in The W.A. Franke College of Business.

Folklore expert to discuss media's role
in health, ethnicity
A renowned professor of folklore from the University of California, Berkeley, will be on campus this week to discuss the media's role in health and ethnicity.

Ingredients for running success
Jack Daniels, head distance coach at the Center for High Altitude Training, will share his formula for being a great runner in a Feb. 23 presentation at NAU.

NAU presents Winter Festival of Choirs
The Northern Arizona University Choral Studies area will present its annual Winter Festival of Choirs, beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in Ardrey Auditorium.

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

• Gary Bowman, associate professor of physics
• Matt A. Casado, professor in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Former U.S. Sen. Dennis DeConcini, a member of the Arizona Board of Regents