Family Weekend recap
The weather didn't stop the fun at this year's Family Weekend. Our slide show features many of the weekend's highlights and you may even see yourself in a photograph or two. We invite you to email your favorite photo from Family Weekend for inclusion on the Parents’ Association website and on this slide show.

Raffle Prize Winner
The Parents’ Association holds an annual raffle to raise money for our scholarship program. The drawing for the raffle was held on Family Weekend. Miles Barrett from Chicago won one semester of in-state tuition. He will be awarded $2,725 for spring 2009.

Many thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and merchandise over the past few months and congratulations to Miles and his parents! 

Judo Club gives students a peaceful way to get involved
Ali Bonas, a junior, joined the Judo Club her first year with a friend. Judo, which means "the peaceful way" in Japanese, is a balance and self-defense club. Ali claims, "It's a close knit club of friends and we learn the skills of self-defense."

Native American Film Series
A new film series featuring movies that focus on Native American issues will show in the Cline Library Assembly Hall on Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning October 9.

'The Fantasticks' kicks off theater season
The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will open the 2008-09 NAU Theater season with performances in Clifford White Theater.

Flagstaff's 15-minute makeover
At 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, everyone in Flagstaff will step outside and clean up where they live, work, learn, and play.

Lumberjacks at the mall
Lumberjack coach Jerome Souers and several members of the NAU football team will sign autographs and visit with fans at the entrance to JC Penney in the Flagstaff Mall from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 10.

October 24: Last day to drop/delete classes with a W October 25: Homecoming
October 27: Early enrollment for spring 2009 begins November 11: Veterans Day holiday (university closed) November 27-28: Thanksgiving Day holiday
(university closed)
November 28: Last day to withdraw from the university
December 1: End of term week
December 8-11: Finals week
December 12: Commencement (last day of fall term) December 12: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
December 25 - January 1: University winter closure

MBA Program ranked among nation's best
The W.A. Franke College of Business' Master's in Business Administration program is once again honored among outstanding business schools in the country in the 2009 edition of Princeton Review's Best 296 Business Schools.

NAU research sparks new ways to manage fires
Research reveals that current forest carbon accounting strategies might be doing more environmental harm than good.

E-postcards
Signed, sealed, delivered, and now the university’s e-postcards are yours to send. Choose a design at nau.edu/epostcards — the images will change throughout the year. E-mail your student a message today.

Mid-terms are almost here!
If your student seems stressed and anxious about mid-term projects and exams, encourage him/her to visit the Rec Center for a quick but quality workout. He/she can choose from diverse group exercise classes, weight training, or an informal sporting activity such as racquetball or basketball. You could even treat her/him to a relaxing yet energizing massage.

This health tip brought to you by Recreation Services.

Lumberjack win puts Jerome Souers
in record book
The football head coach recorded his 59th career victory in his 11th season, surpassing Lumberjack legend Max Spilsbury's 58 wins.

Upcoming games
The 17th-ranked football team plays host to Portland State Saturday at 3:05 p.m. The game can be seen on DISH Network Channel 9411 LIVE and tape-delayed on Fox College Sports Pacific Saturday night at midnight.

The volleyball team travels on the road for two Big Sky Conference games, while the soccer team opens Big Sky play against Sacramento State at Lumberjack Stadium.

Student-Athlete Spotlight:
Ed Berry
Hometown: San Mateo, CA
Sport: Football
Junior wide receiver Ed Berry has led the football team with 19 receptions through five games for 316 yards.