The NAU Review — Celebrate Hispanic, Latiné Heritage, Notes from the President and a free film series!

Sept. 15, 2022

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

Women and men, dressed in traditional Hispanic clothing, dance

¡Tiempo para celebrar!: Time to celebrate!

National Hispanic, Latiné Heritage Month is celebrated every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and honors the culture, history and contributions of these communities. NAU hosts a variety of events, including a book drive, cooking demo, Spanish conversation tables, movie viewings, guest lectures, a Latin dance night and more. Join fellow Lumberjacks and celebrate the diversity that makes this university (and our world) so great.

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Notes from the President -- José Luis Cruz Rivera

Week in review

Providing an update from Phoenix, President Cruz Rivera shares the highlights of his week, including meeting with media to discuss NAU’s health care programs, celebrating the Student Affairs team for their Giving Day success and collaborating with statewide partners.

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Jeff Foster holds up specimen sample outside

Disease ecologist investigates ‘stealthy’ pathogen in Iraq

What organism on the CDC’s bioterrorism watch list poses the most risk? You might be surprised. Biologist Jeff Foster says it’s Brucella—dangerous because of just how prevalent it is worldwide.

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Movie still from "In the Heights" of people dancing.

Tuesday plans: Enjoy a free cinematic experience at NAU

The NAU Film Series has begun! A long-standing semesterly tradition, the campus and wider Flagstaff community are invited to experience films new and old with the help of local cinema experts. Did we mention it’s free?

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