Statutes, policies detail limits of political activity
University employees may participate in political activity outside their employment, but state statutes and university and Arizona Board of Regents policies prohibit the use of university resources or employees to influence elections.

Forum scheduled to discuss athletics reaccreditation
A public forum for NAU's NCAA reaccreditation process is scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the University Union, Havasupai A and B.

Writing prize goes to three undergraduates
Three students from the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences have won this year's Louis Agassiz Prize for Writing Excellence.

KNAU to explore 'Poverty with a View'
The public radio station will examine the Flagstaff area's gap between income and housing costs in a six-day series beginning Monday, April 28, during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Awarding the principal power behind education
Two graduates of NAU's College of Education received an honor recognizing them as exceptional leaders in Arizona's high-needs schools.

Graduate College introduces e-newsletter
A new electronic newsletter targets NAU graduate students with information impacting their graduate careers.

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

• Tara T. Green, assistant professor of English
• Head track and field coach J.W. Hardy
• Laura Umphrey, associate professor of communication
• Raymond Michalowski and Nancy Wonders of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• John Paul Roccaforte, a research specialist for the Ecological Restoration Institute
• Jason Hess, associate professor in the School of Art
• Nine NAU undergraduate students: Eric Beitia, Isaac Bickford, Buddy Davis, Catherine Juranek, Heidi Larson, Gregory Mace, Jason Sanborn, Isaac Shaffer and Mike Thomson
• Tom Alward, ceramics student
• Three senior art education students: Ashton Mochamer, Jesse Bradley and Laura Sutton

Undergraduate researcher welcomes Goldwater scholarship
An NAU student has received an award for his steadfast stride on a path to help cure cancer.

NAU undergraduate researchers
to get financial boost
Northern Arizona University is one of 15 universities nationwide designated to receive 2008 Beckman Scholars Program undergraduate awards.

Gary Nabhan to give farewell lecture
The outgoing director of NAU's Center for Sustainable Environments will present his farewell lecture beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in Cline Library Assembly Hall.

NAU presents annual Spring Festival
of Choirs
An afternoon concert featuring four ensembles takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

Seminar aims to inspire work environment
Learn practical tips to inspire a more positive work environment at a free brown bag seminar from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in room 118 of the School of Communication.

Young authors celebrated at upcoming festival
Budding young writers can interact with area authors and illustrators of children's books to celebrate the art of writing at the College of Education's annual Young Authors Festival.

Good luck, Charlotte
Charlotte Goodluck, professor of social work, is retiring after 21 years at NAU. A reception in her honor is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, at The Inn at NAU.

Rats facing NAU spay chemical
Arizona Daily Sun, 4/23/2008

Space program improves life on Earth
Prescott Daily Courier, 4/18/2008

Spring enrollment rises slightly at ASU, UA and NAU
Arizona Republic, 4/17/2008

More playing lottery as state's economy slips,
NAU poll finds
Arizona Daily Star, 4/17/2008