Martin-Springer Institute rewards 'moral courage'
A 4th-grader who stood up to classmates who were teasing a special needs student was among those honored by NAU's Martin-Springer Institute.

Dental and hearing clinics for kids
Dental exams and cleanings for children, along with free speech, language and hearing screenings, will be available Saturday, April 12.

William Gibson retiring
William Gibson, professor of psychology, is retiring from NAU after 37 years. A reception in his honor is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at The Inn at NAU.

Free workshop helps lower postage costs
NAU Postal Services is sponsoring a free workshop to help departments save money on postage costs, which will increase next month.

A Reputation Cemented: Higher Education's
Greenest Building
The Chronicle of Higher Education, 4/8/2008

NAU Unity Week: A lesson in cultures
Arizona Daily Sun, 4/8/2008

Preserving wildlife corridors
North County Times, 4/7/2008

Tiny bug found in Grand Canyon region cave suggests big biodiversity
ScienceDaily, 4/5/2008

Regional honors conference at NAU
The NAU Honors Program is hosting the 35th Western Regional Honors Council Conference at the new High Country Conference Center at Flagstaff from April 10-12.

NAU experts to place 'War Requiem' in context
Five NAU scholars will help frame a complex musical masterpiece within a historical and artistic context during an April 11 dinner and discussion, followed by a Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra performance.

Talking up Native languages
Indigenous people who want their language heard in future generations will have their say at an upcoming conference at NAU.

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

• Pam Stephens, associate professor of art education
• Kristen K. Swanson, associate professor, and Judith C. Everett, professor, both from the School of Communication
• NAU's student-run newspaper, The Lumberjack, and senior journalism major Michelle Gardner
• Donelle Ruwe, associate professor of English, and Keiko Dilbeck, a graduate of the master's in English program
• The Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Program
• Debbie Craig, director for the Athletic Training Education Program
• The President's United Way Council, along with Molly Munger, director of community relations