The NAU Review — Sustainability, coloring and a record fundraising year!

Aug. 3, 2022

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

Abraham (Avi) Henn poses with him bike next to a recycling bin

Championing sustainability

Northern Arizona University’s commitment to sustainability largely manifests itself in the work and dedication of its environmental student groups and sustainability staff. Their efforts have lately culminated in the proposed Climate Action Plan, facilitated by Abraham (Avi) Henn, NAU’s manager of sustainability.

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Keep calm and color on

DYK that coloring books, which date back to 1612, were originally created for adults? Now used as a means to lower stress and anxiety, this activity gives your brain a much-needed break with a beautiful result. Celebrate National Coloring Book Day (Aug. 2) with these NAU-themed coloring pages. Relax, unwind and unleash your inner child.

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Searching for the needle in a haystack: Are agrochemicals linked to cancer?

NAU researchers Catherine Propper, Shantel Henry and Indrakshi Roy are part of a collaborative team that examined the link between pesticide use and cancer rates in the American West. Using large, federally funded databases, they found a link between certain types of pesticides and cancer incidence.

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A record-setting fundraising year

With more than 8,600 donors contributing more than $21.5 million in the 2022 fiscal year, the NAU Foundation is celebrating the university’s best fundraising year yet! These funds, that directly impact Lumberjacks, will contribute to a variety of programs, including academic research, undergraduate scholarships, community engagement, professorships and more.

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