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October 13, 2009

headlines

NAU construction project to create 2,500 jobs, generate $7.3 million in
tax revenue
Construction crews began razing Lumberjack Stadium on Tuesday as part of a project that will create about 2,500 jobs and generate more than $7.3 million in city and state tax revenue. The project includes the building of the Health and Learning Center and a new Lumberjack Stadium.

ABOR opposes further cuts to universities
The Arizona Board or Regents has formally opposed midyear FY 10 budget cuts for the state university system.

Drug, alcohol information and policies online
NAU is committed to providing a healthy educational environment, consistent with university policies and free from unlawful acts.

university news

•	NAU-Yavapai signals new approach to higher education

•	State announces changes in

	dependent coverage

•	Outreach pays off for diverse enrollment

•	Glenn and Tracie Hansen named Homecoming dedicatees

•	MBA program featured among ‘nation's best’ in Princeton Review

•	President Haeger

	challenges campus to rethink NAU’s education model

•	NAU’s swine flu campaign in full swing

spotlight

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

•	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

•	Obesity and diabetes study weighs influence of genetics, lifestyle

•	Update on GPS Success

•	Book brings need for turtle conservation out of hiding

•	Partnership for Native American cancer prevention awarded $15.7 million

events

•	Athletic scholarships are big winners during Axer Auction

•	Break for litter pickup at 15 Minute Makeover

•	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

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.

department news

•	Television Services debuts new weekly series called The Summit

•	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

•	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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