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October 1, 2009

headlines

Haeger challenges campus to rethink NAU’s education model
President John Haeger challenged faculty and staff to redesign education at NAU to improve student performance and address needs of the 21st century.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak on campus
Sonia Nazario, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother, will discuss her work at
7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 30.

today's news

•	Construction to close Lumberjack Stadium’s track, field	•	Businesses caution staff, students about unauthorized parking	•	'Inside NAU' discovers technical glitch; resubmit recent news tips, spotlights

•	Events to promote disability awareness	•	Booksigning by local author and counselor

university news

•	Regents vote to submit ‘real bill’ in request for state operating budgets

•	JCCR gives favorable review to Health and Learning Center

•	Enrollment sets new record

•	Universities challenged to regain respect for education


•	NAU’s swine flu campaign in full swing

•	Clinics scheduled for seasonal flu vaccines; H1N1 vaccines later in fall

in the news

•	NAU junior named to Fiesta Bowl Court ABC15.com, 9/29/2009

•	Psychological profile of family killers hard to pinpoint ScrippsNews, 9/29/2009

•	NAU backstroker sets pool record CollegeSwimming.com, 9/28/2009

•	Aspens dying at higher rate in northern Arizona Sierra Vista Herald, 09/28/2009

•	New NAU dorm gets green light Arizona Daily Sun, 09/26/2009

•	Panel continues study of anthrax mailings The Frederick News-Post, 9/25/2009

•	Forest Initiative Gains Widespread Support The Holbrook Tribune-News, 09/25/2009

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research & academic news

•	Biologists fear color of fall may be fading

•	Arctic lakes

	help scientists understand climate change

•	NAU gets high praise in national student survey

department news

•	Temporary policy will allow advanced sick time to address H1N1

•	Annual crime report available

•	NAU offices help employees resolve conflicts

•	Glass recycling receptacle now on south campus

•	NAU Television Services gets Emmy nod

photos

Kids of all ages rolled up their sleeves on Saturday to experience the wonders of science at NAU's annual Mountain Campus Science and Engineering Day. Check out these highlights from the event, which included a physics magic show, robot games, ugly bugs and more. Photos by Amanda Voisard

events

•	Forum to feature discussion on health care reform

•	Expert suggests step-by-step approach to health-care reform

•	Conservation conference on campus

•	Celebrate Latino Heritage month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15

spotlight

Recognizing the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students

•	W. Dale Hoskins will be honored with the Jack Clifford Excellence in Broadcast Education award on Oct. 29.

•	Ken Lorek had an article, "Time Series Versus Cross-sectionally Derived Predictions of Future Cash Flows," accepted for publication in Advances in Accounting journal

sports

Women’s Golf Wins Third Tournament in a Row, Stephanie Kim Wins Title
NAU, 9/29/2009

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