The NAU Review — Celebrating Indigenous heritage, new research on Maya archaeology and the right way to brush your teeth come Halloween

Oct. 29, 2024

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

Students flash LJs at Indigenous Field Day.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

A commitment to Indigenous Peoples is an important part of NAU—a priority enshrined in the university’s strategic plan. For the second consecutive year, NAU has another record-breaking attendance of Native American and Indigenous students, who represent more than 110 Native American Tribes/Nations, Alaska Native Villages and Native Hawaiian communities.

In November, NAU celebrates Native American Heritage Month, an annual event designated in 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. It is the time of year to come together to honor and celebrate Native American and Indigenous cultures, traditions, knowledges and protocols. NAU honors its commitment to Indigenous Peoples with a robust calendar of more than 20 events spread throughout the month, which all are welcome to attend.

See the list of events

An aerial shot of a Maya temple in the rainforest in Belize

Have we found all the major Maya cities?

Not even close. Luke Auld-Thomas’ analysis of “found” lidar data from an unstudied corner of the Maya civilization revealed countless undiscovered settlements. The study shows there’s still plenty of the Maya world to uncover.

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Arizonans agree on education priorities. It’s time politicians follow suit.

Honors College professor Rima Brusi discusses the importance of supporting public K-12 and higher education, particularly given our state’s unique needs.

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Daniel Solis driving a bus through the NAU campus

North to Alaska

What do you do for a summer job when you’re a bus driver on campus and the buses aren’t running? Well, you find where there’s a need. For student Daniel Solis, that new gig was in the United States’ last frontier—shuttling around tourists who went to Alaska for epic scenery, views of the elusive Denali, glaciers, fjords and maybe even a grizzly bear or moose sighting.

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A professor shows how to properly brush teeth.

Fit it in a Minute
with Chadleo Web

DYK that on Halloween people typically consume about three cups of sugar—nearly 27 times more than the recommended daily dose? To help keep your teeth safe, Chadleo Webb, associate clinical professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene, shares essential tips and effective brushing techniques. Can he fit it in a minute?

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