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  NAU-Yavapai signals new approach to
higher education
The grand opening of NAU-Yavapai in Prescott Valley on Oct. 10 heralds a new approach to earning a four-year college degree.

 
Obesity and diabetes
study weighs influence
of genetics, lifestyle
NAU-led researchers will use
nearly $1.3 million in new funding from the National Institutes of
Health to continue with the world’s longest-running study on obesity
and Type 2 diabetes.

today's news

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State announces changes in
dependent coverage

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Athletic scholarships are big winners
during Axer Auction

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Break for litter pickup

university news

• Outreach pays off for diverse enrollment 
   
• Husband and wife named Homecoming dedicatees:
Hansens are devoted to student groups
   
• MBA program featured among ‘nation's best’ in Princeton Review
   
• President Haeger challenges campus
to rethink NAU’s education model
   
• Construction to close Lumberjack Stadium’s track, field
   
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NAU’s swine flu campaign in full swing

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Recognizing the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff
and students

• Forestry undergraduates in NAU’s Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters accepted the national Outstanding Student Chapter Award
   
• The Department of Sociology and Social Work is hosting Evan Te Ahu Poata-Smith, a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, from Auckland University
of Technology in New Zealand
   
• Dennis C. Tanner was a guest speaker at the Oklahoma Speech and Hearing Association annual convention
   
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Jill Dubisch was the keynote speaker at the University of Michigan’s eighth annual Platsis Symposium on the Greek Legacy: Honor & Shame

research & academic news

• Update on GPS Success
   
• Book brings need for turtle conservation out of hiding
   
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Partnership for Native American cancer prevention awarded
$15.7 million
   

events

• Career and Graduate School Fair Oct. 14
at the High Country Conference Center
   
• Events to promote disability awareness
 
• Indian films and music featured on campus
   
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Celebrate Latino Heritage month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15

video

In this premiere episode of Television Services' new series, 'The Summit,' Mitch Strohman sits down with NAU President John Haeger to discuss university enrollment and the university's impact on the local economy.


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department news

• Television Services debuts new weekly series called The Summit
   
• After 30-plus years, Elderhostel
changes name to Exploritas
   
• Temporary policy will allow advanced sick time to address H1N1

in the news

• Prescott Valley hits historic landmark
with new library
Prescott eNews, 10/12/2009
   
• 'Ill' wind blowing globally
Arizona Daily Sun, 10/11/2009
   
• Mystery aspen deaths
Payson Roundup, 10/10/2009
   
• Grant will continue cancer research among tribes
Inside Tucson Business, 10/9/2009
   
• Native cancer prevention partnership awarded $15.7 million
Navajo-Hopi Observer, 10/8/2009
   
• Here and Now: NAU President Haeger
kjzz.org- audio, 10/7/2009
   
• Project Connect sets Saturday event
Arizona Daily Sun, 10/7/2009
   
• Nine golden opportunities
Arizona Daily Sun, 10/6/2009
   
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Swine Flu Prevention Continues at NAU; Vaccine Anticipated
NAZ Today, 10/5/2009
   
• NAU-Yuma students counsel with professor's help
Yuma Sun, 10/4/2009
   
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