President hosting university-wide forum
on Thursday
NAU President John Haeger will discuss a variety of issues facing NAU and higher education at a public forum, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in Ashurst Auditorium.

Michael Henry, former computer programmer, dies at 55
Michael "Mick" Henry, a computer programmer in Information Technology Services for more than 10 years, died March 22.

Mayor, council debate on campus
Candidates for Flagstaff mayor and City Council will participate in a debate on the NAU campus next week. Co-sponsored by the Associated Students of NAU and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, the debate will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Cline Library Assembly Hall.

NAU Opera presents 'Serse'
The Arizona premiere of Handel's comedic opera Serse (Xerxes) in the original Italian takes place April 3, 5 and 6 in Ardrey Auditorium.

Fair to showcase assessment efforts
See how campus departments are applying assessment efforts to retention, student learning, student satisfaction, teaching effectiveness and more at the annual Assessment Fair on Tuesday, April 1.

Workshop on technology entrepreneurship scheduled
NAU and the Northern Arizona Center for Emerging Technologies will host a daylong workshop on technology entrepreneurship on April 4.

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

• Jim Wilce, professor of anthropology
• Jeffrey Downard, chair of the philosophy department, along with Julie Piering, assistant professor of philosophy, and Chris Griffin, associate professor of philosophy
• Robert Schehr, professor of criminology and criminal justice
• Nadine Barlow, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and also Nathalia Alzate, graduate student, and Eric Beitia, undergraduate student
• NAU Police Department Sgt. Paul Sorenson
• J. Judson Wynne, biology doctoral student
• Six undergraduate art education students: Devin Smith, Joan Agundez, Heather Elliot, Alison Phillips, Elizabeth Hintz and Neri Luzietti
• Kathleen Birch, administrative specialist in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, along with students Emily Benforado, Laura Yoccabel, Jesi Starkovich and Bobby Raquel

NAU professor shares perspective
on Cuban heritage, politics
In light of Fidel Castro's resignation from the Cuban presidency last month and the transfer of power to his brother, many are wondering about the island's future. But one NAU professor believes Cuba's role in world politics has been overplayed.

Engaging students through technology
How to best use technology to engage students will be the focus of the April 4 e-Learning Showcase.

Updates sought for environmental resource guide
NAU's Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Program is seeking revised content for a publication that reflects the university's continually expanding environmental sector.

NAUPD asks for public input
The NAU Police Department is conducting its spring 2008 citizen survey to measure the public's interaction with the department as well as general opinions about safety and security on campus.

Recognize outstanding student employees
and supervisors
Nominations for the annual NAU Student Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards are due by Thursday, March 27. Forms are available online.

UTV 62 'kicks off' as successful
student-produced channel
When NAU students channel surf to find that perfect entertainment experience, they may want to consider UTV 62, a station produced specifically with them in mind.

Ready to launch
Arizona Daily Sun, 3/26/2008

Haeger pitches $310M 'stimulus' plan
Arizona Daily Sun, 3/26/2008

Recognition for NAU research is top priority of new VP
Arizona Daily Sun, 3/26/2008

New NAU degree saves community college students tuition
Arizona Daily Sun, 3/22/2008

Volcanoes giveth, and taketh away
Discovery Channel, 3/18/2008

College confidential
University Business, 3/16/2008