These college students are serious about their beer, but not in the way you might be thinking. For members of the Northern Arizona University Craft Beer Association, a friendly “How’s it going?” quickly yields to an ardent discussion of the art form that is their passion. “At first I thought, ‘Students and drinking beer, oh boy,’ ” said Mark Molinaro, executive chef in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at NAU. “But what I appreciate about the club is how they are so mature and … [Read more...] about NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture
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NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference
Northern Arizona University has been selected to host the Eighth International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM8), which will take place August 3–7, 2015. The conference will bring nearly 500 people from more than 50 different countries to the High Country Conference Center. Mycorrhizas are mutually beneficial associations between plant roots and fungi. In this symbiosis, plants provide sugars to fungi in exchange for nutrients and water. Mycorrhizas are particularly important to plants in … [Read more...] about NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference
NAU Scientist Suspecting Lazarus Effect
As the U.S. Department of Defense continues to test for live spores in more than 400 batches of anthrax sent to a reported 66 labs in 19 states including Arizona, geneticist Paul Keim, Ph.D., suspects the bacterial spores may be able to bring themselves back from the dead. “I’m calling it the Lazarus Effect,” said Keim, referring to a Bible story in which Jesus restored health and life to Lazarus of Bethany after he died. Keim says the spores were declared dead after being zapped by … [Read more...] about NAU Scientist Suspecting Lazarus Effect
NAU Changing Leadership
James Coleman, dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been selected as the university’s next provost, President Rita Cheng announced today. “Jim’s broad background crosses multiple disciplines and his research focus makes him an excellent fit for provost. Perhaps more important, he shares our passion for transforming the lives of our students and meeting critical workforce needs for this state,” Cheng said. Pending approval by the Arizona … [Read more...] about NAU Changing Leadership
NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
Later this summer and into early fall, tree-climbing crews will be using ropes to pull themselves up into 40, 60 even 80-foot tall Southwestern White Pine trees in Arizona’s high elevation mixed conifer forests. Researchers have only about a four-week window during the year when the tree’s pinecones are ripe to gather them for genetic research aimed at keeping these trees from dying out. The Southwestern White Pine is under attack from a parasite called the blister rust fungus. Kristen … [Read more...] about NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
NAU Athletics Auction
Mar. 2. 11:30 a.m. NAU Walkup Skydome. Tickets are $20.00 per person with a game ticket or $30 without a game ticket. The auction ticket price includes entry to the auction, a game ticket, lunch courtesy of Jake’s on the Green and a pre-game “chalk talk” from Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jack Murphy. The game is the Senior Day contest for the five seniors on the 2012-13 roster and will feature a special halftime performance by the Amazing Christopher. Auction tickets can be purchased in … [Read more...] about NAU Athletics Auction
CCC2NAU Receiving $2.5 Million Federal Grant
The CCC2NAU program has received a $2.5 million federal grant for the development and expansion of innovative training programs. Coconino Community College's award-winning CCC2NAU transition program for students, in partnership with Northern Arizona University, will receive the money over a four-year period. "Grants are an excellent opportunity for CCC to provide services to our students that the College could not normally provide," said CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. "Additional funding … [Read more...] about CCC2NAU Receiving $2.5 Million Federal Grant
NAU’s Business Outreach
The business environment is more dynamic and uncertain than at any time in recent history. Fortunately, Arizona businesses can turn to Northern Arizona University’s Alliance Bank Business Outreach Center (ABBOC) for help in navigating today’s choppy waters. Since 1999, ABBOC has provided services to regional businesses, governmental groups and others interested in strengthening the region’s economic climate. The Center, which serves as the community outreach arm of The W.A. Franke College of … [Read more...] about NAU’s Business Outreach
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more connections. “I want the Franke College of Business to be thought of as the hub of the business community in this region,” said Van Slyke. “I want people to think of the college when they think of … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students
As state and federal governments continue to look for ways to fill the need for trained health care professionals, NAU is preparing to welcome more nursing students through a multimillion dollar grant for hands-on training. Northern Arizona University will partner with Scottsdale Healthcare on a Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration program, recently chosen as one of five participating hospitals for a four-year, $200 million initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human … [Read more...] about Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students