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Media highlights for the week of April 26-May 2, 2005
A sampling of NAU programs, professors, students, staff and alumni appearing in the news
Former state Rep. James Sedillo dies at 58
James Sedillo was a well-known Democrat in northern Arizona, where he was born and raised. He had a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University.
—KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ), 5/2/2005
Hopi FBI trainee graduates from Quantico academy
Selanhongva McDonald, an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe and a 13-year veteran of BIA law enforcement has successfully completed training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. McDonald is now one of a select group of BIA law enforcement officers graduating the academy. Special Agent McDonald was born in Tucson and graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
—Gallup Independent (Gallup, New Mexico), 5/2/2005
New Skills for New Schools: Preparing Teachers in Family Involvement
One way to learn about children from diverse ethnic backgrounds is to live as they do. Cultural immersion is especially helpful when the teaching force and student body come from different cultural and/or economic backgrounds. At Northern Arizona University, prospective teachers in special education can live and student teach on a Navajo reservation.
—Education World.com (Wallingford, CT), 5/2/2005
Regents approve final redesign proposal
Northern Arizona University will focus on undergraduate education and distance learning throughout the state.
—Arizona Daily Wildcat (Tucson, AZ), 5/2/2005
Regents reject new undergrad fee plans
Voting 7-2, with Regent Robert Bulla and Student Regent Wes McCalley dissenting, the board rejected the wide range of proposals for undergraduate fees, from requests to create new architecture and engineering fees at the UA to a new honors college fee at Arizona State University to 41 separate class fees at Northern Arizona University.
—Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ), 5/2/2005
Offense blossoms
"We've grown a lot this last year," quarterback Jason Murrietta concluded. "We've got that experience (now)... I think we all know what it takes to be champions and to win games. So come fall we are going to be a great team, offensively and defensively, and we are going to win a lot of games this year."
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 5/1/2005
Space-bound air balloons
Two dozen students and teachers from six schools got a taste of space exploration, or least as much space as one helium-filled balloon satellite can explore in the few hours before it bursts. The tudents are part of "Changes in Altitude," a project aimed at involving young people in science and space. "We want to get them to understand that science is not scary, that it can be exciting," said Barry Lutz, an NAU physics and astronomy professor and director of the space grant program.
—The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), 5/1/2005
Thanks for great 'Radio Hour' performance
I came here primarily for the natural environment, but the other big reason I chose Flagstaff is the presence of NAU. I didn't know what I would find, but it has been what people call "serendipity," accidental good fortune...Since my arrival in Flagstaff, I have been overjoyed at the music events at NAU...I am so grateful to NAU and to be living in Flagstaff. I have found a life here way beyond my expectations. Thank you NAU.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 5/1/2005
ASU track teams look to speed past UA, NAU
For NAU, All-America hammer thrower Karim Chester and Big Sky champion Dana Posey provide the muscle. Chester has a top throw of 219-8, the third-best in the country.
—The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), 4/30/2005
CSUSM names dean of education school
A new dean of the education college has been named at Cal State San Marcos. Mark Baldwin. holds a bachelor's degree in history from UC Irvine, a master's degree in counseling from SDSU and an educational doctorate from Northern Arizona University.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA), 4/30/2005
Holocaust comes home to Flagstaff
The Martin-Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University will present a reader's-theater style performance 5 p.m. Sunday in Room 135 of the Liberal Studies building. "If people don't remember genocide, persecution and killing, it will still happen," said Jennifer Frimer, a freshman at Northern Arizona University.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/30/2005
Learning to appreciate bugs in the garden
The Arboretum at Flagstaff's newest exhibit, "Bugs at Work," runs now through the month of May. The Biology Department at NAU generously provided specimens for the exhibit.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/30/2005
Still chasing their dreams
This week, I visited three first-time Olympians to hear their thoughts on Olympic-related experiences and pressures. All three have been training in recent weeks at the Center for High Altitude Training at Northern Arizona University.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/30/2005
All Fired Up
A pair of fire-breathing "dragons" has helped the Northern Arizona University clay club team up with NAU's botany club for a Mother's Day "Pots and Plants" sale.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/29/2005
Forestry research goes global
Foresters who've been battling record wildfires in Spain will be getting a little help from Northern Arizona University. [CR-LF]Associate forestry Prof. Pete Fulé is headed to the pine forests outside of Barcelona to aid in determining what some of Spain's forests looked like historically with low-level fires, before regions were settled or logged.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/29/2005
Members of first class in NAU-Yuma social work program graduate
Three years of hard work paid off Thursday night for some Northern Arizona University-Yuma students. It was graduation night for 23 students who were members of the first class in the university's Yuma program to earn a bachelor's degree in social work.
—Yuma Sun (Yuma, AZ), 4/29/2005
State redesign will maintain 3 universities
The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved the redesign proposal that will keep the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University on separate tracks, with different missions and different tuition levels.
—FOX 11 (Tucson, AZ), 4/29/2005
The experts chime in on state coin
Arizonans already are staking out ideas concerning the state quarter, which is scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Mint in 2008. The Grand Canyon and a saguaro topped a poll released Monday by Northern Arizona University.
—East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ), 4/29/2005
Eagles sign Thornburg
Jeremy Thornburg won Most Valuable Player honors three of the four years he played at NAU -- twice the team's MVP on defense and once on special teams. While NAU struggled to a 4-7 record, Thornburg was the team's leading tackler (89) and had eight pass deflections, four forced fumbles and one blocked kick.
—The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA), 4/28/2005
NAU master plan progress visible
"The whole idea of the master plan is to improve the living and learning experience on campus," said Rich Bowen, Rich Bowen, interim director for Capital Assets and Services and co-chair of the Master Plan Committee. "It's all designed for improvement."
—The Lumberjack, Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/28/2005
Water Wars Western drought hits hard
Tens of millions of pine and spruce trees have died from drought and beetle infestation. "Absolutely unprecedented," said Mike Wagner, a professor of entomology at Northern Arizona University. "We've never had these conditions before. Never had that combination."
—ESPN.Go.Com (online), 4/28/2005
Broncos grab Ernster in 7th round
A childhood dream came true for one former NAU football player last Sunday night. Surrounded by more than 20 family members and friends, former kicker and punter Paul Ernster watched the 2005 NFL Draft to see if his name would be called. Then the phone rang.
—The Lumberjack, Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/27/2005
Cougars moving east, alarming residents
Cougars attack about five to 10 people each year in North America, said Paul Beier, a cougar expert at Northern Arizona University. There have been less than 20 known deaths over the past century, but the frequency of attacks has increased since the 1970s, he said.
—Scripps Howard News Service (online), 4/27/2005
[This clip also appeared in other regional media outlets, including KnoxNews.com, Winona Daily News in Minnesota, the Albuquerque Tribune, and CommercialAppeal.com]
Eight area teachers honored for work
Northern Arizona University-Yuma selected Vicki Ardisana as its Teacher of the Year. "Vicki is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable professional who is student-oriented and proactive about finding effective solutions to complex issues," said NAU-Yuma Executive Director Nick Lund in the award program.
—Yuma Sun (Yuma,AZ), 4/27/2005
In the Spotlight by Tim Haran
Roger Robinson embarked on a football fast track - accepting a scholarship to play for Utah State University before transferring to Northern Arizona University where he led the team in rushing and receiving. Now Robinson provides the High Desert new reason to cheer for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.
—Daily Press (Victorville, CA), 4/27/2005
Knowing their roots: American Indian students struggle to overcome stereotypes and culture shock
Bryant says students she knows have left ASU for a variety of reasons. Some want to go to Northern Arizona University or the University of New Mexico because they would be closer to home.
—ASU Web Devil (Tempe, AZ), 4/27/2005
Many apply for demanding assistant principal jobs
Across the country and state, school officials have launched leadership training programs in hopes of preparing future school administrators for the real world. Deer Valley partners with Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University to bring master's and doctoral courses to school campuses, making it easier for teachers to enroll.
—Tri-Valley Central (Phoenix, AZ), 4/27/2005
No more C's for FUSD
This year's Flagstaff Report Card, a scientific survey by the Northern Arizona University Social Research Laboratory, shows only FUSD advancing an entire letter grade from last year-from a C to a B-. NAU and CCC rated a B, which is labeled good.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/27/2005
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Walk for women's athletics Saturday
Money raised through this fun, friendly 30-minute walking event will go toward academic scholarships for NAU's female student-athletes. The goal of this inaugural walk is to raise $40,000 for NAU women.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/27/2005
Cathedral City High star earns shot at NFL career
When Cathedral City High School graduate Jeremy Thornburg made the leap from Lion to Lumberjack, he took his football game to the next level and soared at Northern Arizona University. Now, the senior defensive back standout from the Big Sky Conference has a chance to fly with the Eagles as a free agent selection of the NFL's Philadelphia franchise.
—The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA), 4/26/2005
Gov. Napolitano to speak at NAU graduation address
Gov. Janet Napolitano will headline Northern Arizona University's spring commencement May 13. Napolitano, who has been governor since 2003, will receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/26/2005
Hamilton grad makes medalist in Big Sky
Sophia Choi, a Hamilton graduate became the first freshman in Big Sky history to take medalist honors.
—The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), 4/26/2005
Ideas aplenty for Arizona's own quarter
A survey of 423 Arizonans conducted last month by the Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University shows that a majority of those asked prefer the Arizona quarter-to be minted in 2008-to show off at least one of the state's natural features. Embossing the coin with state symbols placed a distant second, followed by pictures depicting history or culture.
—Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ), 4/26/2005
Rams pick ex-Highland quarterback
No University of Arizona players were drafted. Northern Arizona had former Glendale Ironwood High School kicker Paul Ernster drafted in the seventh round.
—The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), 4/26/2005
Standing tall for kids: Valley's Man and Woman of the Year lighted the way for children
Ernie Calderon, named Valley Leadership Man of the Year, is a man of intense loyalties, to his family, his friends, his church and his alma mater, Northern Arizona University.
—The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), 4/26/2005
Strohman returns as voice of Lumberjacks
Mitch Strohman, a former NAU radio announcer who also hosts a local sports talk radio show on KVNA 600 AM, has been hired to replace Kent Derdivanis as the voice of Northern Arizona athletics on statewide radio airwaves.
—Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 4/26/2005
Yuman named chief deputy in Imperial County
Steve Gutierrez, a 15-year veteran of the Imperial County Sheriff's Office, was recently promoted to chief deputy. He received his bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University-Yuma in criminal justice and his master's from NAU-Yuma in educational leadership.
—Yuma Sun (Yuma, AZ), 4/26/2005
GREEN IDEAS Instrumental in LEED-EB General Dynamics C4 Facility
GREEN IDEAS President, Charlie Popeck was one of the first individuals in Arizona to obtain accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED Professional. Popeck and his colleague, Mark Wilhelm oversee over one-third of the LEED commercial projects in Arizona which are striving to achieve the coveted green building certification, including the Applied Research and Development Building at Northern Arizona University.
—PR Newswire (online press release, 4/26/2005
[This clip was also picked up in other national media outlets, including Quote.com, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, Canada.com Finance, Yahoo! UK and Ireland, The Press Enterprise, and Chemical and Engineering News]
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