Locals fare well at Montana Cup (2) Nov 2, 2008
Brewer, who is the UGF assistant cross country coach, placed 17th at the NCAA national finals while competing for Northern Arizona University. Helena s masters women won the 40-plus title, edging Billings by a score of 37-38. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Former ASU Team Physician Joseph Reno Passes Away At 93 Nov 1, 2008
for 31 years and at Northern Arizona University for five years. He attended Central Boys High School, Temple University, and Temple Medical School, in Philadelphia, Pa. (Thesundevils.com)
UA, NAU make Kiplingers list; ASU missing Nov 1, 2008
University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University make Kiplingers value list; Arizona State University missing - Phoenix Business Journal ... University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University make Kiplingers value list; Arizona State University missing. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
UCLA To Face Love and Basketball In First Exhibition Game Nov. 2 Oct 30, 2008
Perotti comes to UCLA from Northern Arizona University, where he spent the last four seasons as an assistant. The past two years he was associate head coach. (Uclabruins.com)
MND-B Soldier dons 10th rank during Army career Oct 30, 2008
Black graduated Northern Arizona University with a bachelors degree in English at the age of 22. He began his military career when he graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and advanced individual training for air traffic control specialist at Fort Rucker, Ala. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama, McCain close in Ariz. Oct 30, 2008
Northern Arizona University has McCain up 49 to 41. The Project New West poll has McCain leading by 4 points, 48 to 44 percent. (AZCentral -- News)
Reymundo C. Castillo Oct 29, 2008
They both spent one year at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. on a football scholarship. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
ASU braces for more state budget cuts Oct 28, 2008
UA and Northern Arizona University are not planning to cut faculty jobs, although UA recently announced a hiring freeze for tenure faculty. NAU spokeswoman Lisa Nelson said officials there plan to meet in mid-November to discuss possible cuts. (AZCentral)
Have time, will travel Oct 28, 2008
Daniels, a professor at Northern Arizona University, has trained several Olympians, Mitchell said. "You always have questions when you go through life. (The show) is more focused on figuring out a career path," Mitchell said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Advertising mostly one-sided in Arizona's CD1 race Oct 28, 2008
It's a stark difference from two years ago, said Northern Arizona University political pollster Fred Solop, when the candidates and outside groups were in an all-out battle for the seat that's seen as one of the most competitive in the nation this year. "We have a district that's growing, we have a district that doesn't necessarily pay a lot of attention to congressional politics," Solop said. (AZCentral -- News)
Weber State bests Northern Arizona 42-14 Oct 26, 2008
- Cameron Higgins threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns and running back Trevyn Smith added 104 yards on the ground and three total touchdowns as Weber State beat Northern Arizona University 42-14 on Saturday. With the win, Weber State (7-2, 5-0 Big Sky) moved into sole possession of first place while Northern Arizona (6-2, 4-1) dropped into a tie for second with Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
Campaigning not easy in 1st District Oct 26, 2008
"Nearly every day, a different mailer comes out," said Fred Solop, a pollster at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. "(Kirkpatrick) has the money, the financial resources and the organization that Hay has been missing.". (AZCentral -- News)
Fox Sports Arizona Hires Daron Sutton As Its New Play-By-Play Announcer For ASU Men's Basketball Oct 25, 2008
Fox Sports Arizona televises the most regional sports action in the state and is the exclusive cable television home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Mercury. Fox Sports Arizona is currently seen in 2. (Thesundevils.com)
CAC sees spike in enrollmentFull-time student equivalency figures show a 19 percent jump Oct 25, 2008
-- Liz Baroi, area coordinator for Northern Arizona University, said NAU's 90/30 program helps people who have accumulated community college or university credits earn their bachelor's degrees by transferring as many as 90 college credit hours to NAU (usually only 54 hours can be transferred) and taking another 30 hours from NAU (10 classes). NAU classes are available online. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Good music, fun times Oct 25, 2008
It will include a guitar concerto, and guests will be Tom Sheeley, a guitar soloist who teaches at Northern Arizona University, and Kori Bond, an ISU faculty member who will perform a piano concerto. Let the questions begin: ISJ: What's your favorite food. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Moxie drives cheeky message Oct 23, 2008
She went to Northern Arizona University after graduation, and within six months discovered it was a bad fit. She returned to Scottsdale and started working at her father s printing company. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Site shows which profs give highest grades Oct 21, 2008
For example, one Northern Arizona University professor teaching a business-communications course gave 15 of 18 students A's; the other three students received B's. A different NAU professor teaching the same course gave only three A's and flunked four students. (AZCentral)
Huachuca City Public Library reels in youngsters with lively programs Oct 20, 2008
A Northern Arizona University graduate, Nelson decided to be a librarian after a stint as a substitute in the Tucson school district. I decided I loved it, she said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Flagstaff is fast-tracking a wind turbine proposal Oct 20, 2008
A wind resource map of Flagstaff generated by a Northern Arizona University professor shows only small pockets where there might be sufficient wind resources to put a wind turbine. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Too few to make ballotThree CGESD board members appointed after election canceled Oct 18, 2008
Kibler: I have my bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and have been practicing as a dental hygienist since 2000. I am a member of the Arizona Dental Association as an allied member and have been the past chairperson of its task force on the dental team. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
ASU seeks to bring new life to 50-year-old Sun Devil Stadium Oct 17, 2008
The legislation being proposed by ASU officials would give a board of supervisors in any county containing a state university the power to form a stadium-taxation district much like a school or water district, meaning the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University also could benefit. It was unclear what sort of reception the plan would receive in the state Legislature, where some conservative legislators want to hold off on all building projects during the economic downturn. (AZCentral -- News)
The good, the bad and the ugly in the City of Nogales Oct 15, 2008
ABRAZOS to Nogales Unified School District No. 1 board member and former NHS varsity football coach Frank Leches Morales who will be celebrating his 50th reunion as a member of the Northern Arizona University football team. The team will also celebrate 50 years since NAU was invited to the Holiday Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Nogales International, AZ)
Tess Martinez | Green Valley NewsGVR Executive Director Anndrea Blackshear works at her office Wednesday afternoon. Blackshear had just returned from driving her daughter across country to play softball the day before.\0\0 Oct 13, 2008
Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:16 PM MDT While she was an 18-year-old freshman at Northern Arizona University, Anndrea Blackshear, now 49, wanted to be a dentist. Then she signed up for a summer job with the now disbanded Youth Conservation Corps. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* Crowds pack US education fair Oct 11, 2008
For applicants wishing to apply to schools in the US, the financial crisis may actually provide them with more opportunities, said Daniel Palm, China program coordinator at Northern Arizona University, one of the schools participating in the fair. Palm said in the past schools may send out 100 admission letters and enroll 80 students, but now they may have send out 120 to 150 letters to achieve the same number of enrollees. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scout's project carries a dual purpose Oct 11, 2008
A senior at the Center for Academic Success, he plans to spend two years at Cochise College before heading to Northern Arizona University to pursue a degree in forestry and eventually work for the U.S. Forest Service. Part of the requirement to be awarded Boy Scouting s top award also requires having 21 merit badges. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Election could shift Ariz. power in House Oct 11, 2008
"People don't want to be members of parties," says Fred Solop, a political pollster at Northern Arizona University. "They pride themselves on being independent and rating candidates based on their merits.". (AZCentral -- News)
Volleyball Begins Three-Match Homestand Oct 8, 2008
Eastern is coming off of a disappointing road trip that saw the team drop 3-0 and 3-1 decisions to the University of Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona University, respectively. The Eagles hold a 23-15 lead in the all-time series with Gonzaga University, but the Bulldogs have won the last two meetings. (Gozags.com)
University construction stalled by Lottery slump Oct 8, 2008
The Joint Committee on Capital Review decided against reviewing projects slated for Arizona State, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University because of the state's deepening budget crisis. Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
NAU student from NM struck, killed by train Oct 8, 2008
FLAGSTAFF - Police in Flagstaff say a 21-year-old Northern Arizona University student is dead after being hit by a train after an evening spent in a downtown bar. Police Sgt. Tom Boughner says a train engineer and conductor saw Erin H. Bjorklund of Los Alamos, N.M., on the railroad tracks near downtown Flagstaff just before midnight on Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
Rural voters wary about unification Oct 6, 2008
Gary Emanuel, an associate professor in educational leadership at Northern Arizona University, said many of the elementary districts considering unification were formed at the turn of the century, when fewer than 5 percent of the population attended school beyond the sixth or eighth grade. "Elementary districts were formed first; some of the later districts formed unified districts," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Border critic joins staff of governor as adviser Oct 5, 2008
He also has had a long career in education, starting as a Spanish teacher at Douglas High School, then advancing to administration, the state Board of Education and assistant to the president of Northern Arizona University. Borane will be paid $40,000 a year, and he starts immediately. (AZCentral -- News)
University tuition rates may soar by next year Sep 25, 2008
Tuition could increase by double digits for all students at the University of Arizona and for new students entering in fall 2009 at Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University as schools struggle to balance their budgets in a sluggish economy. The state Board of Regents is considering proposals that could hike the price tag for college by a maximum 10 to 15 percent for the 2009-10 school year, depending on the university. (AZCentral -- News)
FBI investigation did not analyze anthrax from biodefense lab Sep 25, 2008
May 2002: Northern Arizona University finds Ivins' office contains attack-variety anthrax ... "They're still in my lab," says Paul Keim, a microbiologist at Northern Arizona University. (USA Today)
Biotech group preps $470M project Sep 24, 2008
The Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development allows $470 million for ABC II; $170 million each to Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, primarily for upgrades and expansions to existing facilities; and $20 million to help finance a new Del E. Webb School of Construction on ASU's Tempe campus ... in Phoenix, which designed the Northern Arizona University Wellness Center, is among those hoping to cash in. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
ASU, UA miss report's list of green leaders Sep 24, 2008
The report requires that a school get at least an "A-" to make the top tier; ASU Tempe earned a "B+," and UA got a "B." Northern Arizona University was not included because the report by the Massachusetts-based Sustainable Endowments Institute surveys only universities with the 300 largest endowments. The report grades colleges in areas such as recycling, green building, transportation and whether their endowments invest in renewable-energy funds. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU hits an enrollment record this fall Sep 24, 2008
Northern Arizona University has 22,507 students, up 5 percent. The University of Arizona has broken the 38,000 mark in student enrollment for the first time. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain campaign on easy street in Arizona Sep 23, 2008
"He is not ignoring the state," said Fred Solop, a political science professor and pollster at Northern Arizona University. "He knows he doesn't have to invest in Arizona. He has invested in Arizona over the years.". (International Herald Tribune)
State set to review AIMS test Sep 23, 2008
Northern Arizona University President John Haeger, another board member, said 25 percent of university students need some remedial help. College entrance tests such as the ACT and SAT are already in place, Haeger noted. (AZCentral -- News)
UA's fall enrollment hits record of 38,057 Sep 23, 2008
Northern Arizona University last year reported a record 22,507 students. Arizona State University expects to have final figures this week. (AZCentral -- News)
Women's Tennis has Successful First Day of Lobo Invite Sep 20, 2008
Also in flight B, also won her two singles matches by beating Orsi Golovics of Northern Arizona University 6-1, 7-5 but it took three sets to beat Sarah Drummond of Abilene Christian 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. beat Elian Boudrages of New Mexico 6-3, 6-2 and won her match with Sandra Walker of New Mexico 6-1, 6-2 in flight C.. (Texastech.com)
Lamb on the Run: State gives you plenty of choices for your license plates Sep 19, 2008
child abuse prevention, Arizona State, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, environmental, families of fallen police officers. Also the Golden Rule, military support/freedom, for a motorcycle, Navajo Nation, Pet Friendly/spay and neuter, pink ribbon/cancer awareness, San Carlos Tribe, transplantation awareness for organ donors, for trailers large and small. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
More biomedical spending reports needed Sep 17, 2008
6 million in competitive grants to scientists at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Sun Health Research Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Northern Arizona University, TGen and others. In addition to the competitive grants, the commission awards TGen $5. (AZCentral -- Business)
AGU Journal Highlights -- Sept. 16, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Nadine G. Barlow: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.A.. David R. Marchant: Department of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. (EurekAlert!)
Birds Remember Locations of Food Ca... Sep 16, 2008
Multiple experiments performed with captive birds in Russell Balda's lab at Northern Arizona University have demonstrated they can by noting the positions of stones, shrubs, and other landmarks in the area. If the landmarks are shifted, the birds err in their retrieval attempts by searching in the correct locations according to the position of the landmarks, but not the actual locations of the seeds. (Suite101.com)
W Golf in Fourth Place at Mountain Shootout Sep 16, 2008
The 2008 Mountain Shootout is hosted by Northern Arizona University at Continental Country Club, a par-73, 6,014-yard layout. The tournament concludes tomorrow. (Pac-10.org)
Biodefense: Scientists take the offense to find funding Sep 16, 2008
"The idea is a great one," said Paul Keim, director of the pathogenic genomics division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute and director of the Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics at Northern Arizona University. "If we had gotten that funded, we would be a lot closer to the point where we could do it.". (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
UA thumps its chest in ASU's backyard Sep 16, 2008
Northern Arizona University has used the slogan "The Difference That Matters" for at least three years. The words are designed to key in on features such as personalized attention for students, different climate and small-town atmosphere, said Tom Bauer, a university spokesman. (AZCentral -- News)
Rebels Compete In San Diego Sep 14, 2008
Northern Arizona University came in second with 102 points, and UC Santa Barbara rounded out the top three teams with 143 points. Other Rebels that ran were freshmen who placed 145th with a time of 21:22, finishing 153rd with a time of 21:43, and finishing 159th at 22:23. (Unlvrebels.com)
Right-to-Know policy updated Sep 10, 2008
Council also recognized the Penncrest High School Envirothon team, which captured the county and state Envirothon championships and placed third in the 2008 North American competition held at Northern Arizona University. Team members recognized were Katie Davis, Katie Ferguson, Elizabeth Freeburg, Alex Senko and Jennifer Walker, as well as faculty advisors Mark Samilenko and Chrissy Kuntz. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
America's Most Endangered Foods Sep 7, 2008
"This is not about taking the rarest animal and eating it," says Nabhan, director of the Center for Sustainable Environments at Northern Arizona University. "We're reminding people of the deep historical connections--that some of these foods that are endangered once fed hundreds of thousands of people. We want that to be a motivating force for eaters to be more selective of their choices.". (Forbes)
Big Sky Conference roundup: K-State pummels Cats, 69-10 Sep 7, 2008
Alex Henderson rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Conrad Meadows added 134 yards receiving as Northern Arizona University beat Division II New Mexico Highlands. The Lumberjacks, who have won 16 straight home openers, totaled 752 yards of total offense, setting a school record. (Missoulian, MT)
New priests for Yuma churches Sep 6, 2008
had attended Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, earning a degree in finance. His first parochial schooling was at St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein seminary near Chicago. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
1st Congressional District PrimaryDemocrat Kirkpatrick cruises; Hay gets GOP nod Sep 4, 2008
Fred Solop, a political pollster at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, said in the weeks leading up to the primary that many people believe the district "could be moved into the Democratic column" come November. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district by nearly 25,000. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Newcomer Report Sep 1, 2008
Arizona State University kicked off the 2008 campaign at home Saturday night against the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks and the 15th ranked Sun Devils kept their end of the bargain by notching their first victory of the season. Twenty one Sun Devils saw their first action in the maroon and gold and helped ASU take care of the visitors from Flagstaff by a score of 30-13. (DevilsDigest.com)
Fanboy's game blog Aug 31, 2008
Arizona State's Rudy Carpenter and Kerry Taylor celebrate their touchdown against Northern Arizona University. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Taylor Dazzles in Opener Aug 31, 2008
Date: Aug 31, 2008 In the season opener against Northern Arizona University wide receiver Kerry Taylor made a statement. The sophomore from Chandler, Ariz. (DevilsDigest.com)
Libertarian vs. Libertarian: 3rd District ballot to have rare third-party primary Aug 31, 2008
Education: Attended UW-Stevens Point; Northern Arizona University. Web site. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
long-distance travel? Aug 28, 2008
Malcolm, who teaches at a Northern Arizona University extension in the Valley, says high gas prices are helping trains win the comparison with driving long distances. Arizona train travel would increase, he said, with better schedules and a stop in Phoenix. (AZCentral)
NAU has nothing to lose Aug 28, 2008
Courtesy of Northern Arizona University. NAU's Cyrus Igono. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Out of the desert and into a career in the woods - Allister to retire after 33 years at the Forest Service Aug 26, 2008
But when McAllister attended Northern Arizona University, which has a nationally known forestry school, she decided on a career in natural resources. And who wouldn't want to work for the Forest Service. (Missoulian, MT)
Canyon gateway awaits vote on town status Aug 25, 2008
A Northern Arizona University economic study estimates that Tusayan, if incorporated, would generate nearly $2 million annually with a 2 percent sales tax. It would receive $2. (AZCentral -- News)
FBI STATEMENT: Science Briefing on the Anthrax Investigation Aug 25, 2008
Professor Paul KeimProfessor Paul Keim is Regents Professor of Biology and holds the Cowden Endowed Chair in Microbiology at Northern Arizona University. He is also Director of the Pathogen Genomics Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute. (USA Today -- Tech)
Stevenson-Rudzinski Aug 24, 2008
She graduated from Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff, Ariz. The groom is the son of Walter and Cathy Rudzinski and Ned and Theresa Gamble of Austin, Texas. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Working secretly, scientists cracked the anthrax poisoning case Aug 22, 2008
A sample of anthrax from Stevens's body was flown to Paul Keim, a biologist at Northern Arizona University, who two years earlier had developed a test for distinguishing the various strains of anthrax found in nature and in biological weapons laboratories. Of the anthrax strains used as weapons, the most virulent was one known as the Ames strain. (International Herald Tribune)
In the U.S., a trained eye solved the anthrax puzzle Aug 21, 2008
A sample of anthrax from Stevens's body was flown to Dr. Paul Keim, a biologist at Northern Arizona University who two years earlier had developed a test for distinguishing the various strains of anthrax found in nature and in biological weapons laboratories. Of the anthrax strains used as weapons, the most virulent was one known as the Ames strain. (International Herald Tribune)
