A Northern Arizona University 10-year development plan calls for building three dorms to house 1,200 students, a new campus gateway and other improvements to usher in a “smart campus” of the future. Building all the projects in the master plan would cost more than $2 billion, said NAU spokeswoman Kimberly Ann Ott. “As a result, the specific timing of projects will largely be dependent on opportunities to identify and generate resources,” she said. New on-campus dormitories would address … [Read more...] about Creating a Smart Campus
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NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Northern Arizona University is capitalizing on the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon and Sedona, to grow its sports media program. Starting this fall semester, NAU is offering a Sports and Adventure Media undergraduate certificate in the School of Communication. “How can we be different? What will set us apart and make us unique?” School of Communication Associate Professor of Practice Rory Faust asked himself as he thought of ways to expand the … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Although he may not go to work with an axe, computer software and hardware giant Bill Gates will forevermore be known as a Lumberjack. The Microsoft co-founder delivered a rare commencement address at Northern Arizona University on Saturday, May 13 and received his honorary doctorate. “I cannot wait to see how you will drive progress around the world,” Gates said to a Skydome full of excitement and regalia. Now retired from his global company, Gates left college after three semesters at … [Read more...] about Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Wildlife managers and researchers from across the country gathered in Flagstaff last month for the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) conference to discuss deer and elk movement and the latest technology being used to track the ungulates as projects are planned for land uses such as public recreation and renewable energy. The conference at Northern Arizona University included a field trip to the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center north of Flagstaff. “There were overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
NAU Launces New Recycling Program
The first wave of Northern Arizona University’s new recycling program has flowed onto campus: blue recycling bins with a white recycling symbol and brown bins with a landfill symbol. They started showing up during the first week of Earth Month in April, and are already in place at the Du Bois Center on south campus and soon will take their assigned places in other high-traffic buildings. With an aspirational new motto, “Introducing the 4-Rs of recycling: Recycle right, reap rewards,” these … [Read more...] about NAU Launces New Recycling Program
Celebrating Spring Highlights from NAU
As another exceptional academic year comes to a close, more than 5,200 students are poised to graduate from NAU and enter into lives as engaged citizens, taking what they have learned to shape a brighter future. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to you, the residents, businesses, partners and alumni in our Flagstaff and Northern Arizona communities whose support and community have helped power our students’ success in this truly magical college town. Thank you for being a community that … [Read more...] about Celebrating Spring Highlights from NAU
Quintessential Newsman Trained in a News Field of Dreams
Long before Google, Alexa, Instagram and the internet, news was gathered through miles of legwork and worn-out shoes. A journalist was only as good as the relationships he cultivated and the sixth sense he developed. Reporting and uncovering stories required a tenacious and genuine interest in people, places and things that mattered, and a relentless hunger to know one more thing and to get it right before going to press. Ray Newton, a savvy street kid in the San Francisco Bay area in the … [Read more...] about Quintessential Newsman Trained in a News Field of Dreams
Policing, Affordable Housing, Community College Collaboration: CCC Helping with Community Needs
Fall has arrived. The air is crisp. The leaves are changing to yellows, reds and browns, and students at Coconino Community College are deep into their studies for the semester. As interim president for the college these few months, I am quite amazed to see the passion of the faculty and staff in their dedication to help meet community needs and students’ dreams for their futures. To that end, partnerships, as I have learned, have been a cornerstone of CCC’s efforts, and I would like to spend … [Read more...] about Policing, Affordable Housing, Community College Collaboration: CCC Helping with Community Needs
Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
NAU Marks a Year of Achievements and It’s Just Getting Started
Thank you for being so welcoming as NAU students, faculty and staff begin a new academic year. Last year – my first as NAU President and a member of the Flagstaff community – we had so much to celebrate, including tremendous accomplishments at NAU that advance educational access, equity and attainment, as well as building relationships and partnerships within our amazing home community. Indeed, here are just a few of the highlights that speak to the value NAU provides and demonstrate a … [Read more...] about NAU Marks a Year of Achievements and It’s Just Getting Started
