The NAU Review — ‘A call to action: ‘Awakening from the Dream’ and more news

Jan. 13, 2022

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

A call to action: ‘Awakening from the Dream’

On Monday, NAU will honor the life and mission of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who dedicated his life to the nonviolent but unending march for civil rights. The day’s events include a celebration, a march and a day of service to support the Flagstaff community. Volunteers can participate in a day “on” with opportunities at the Flagstaff Family Food Center, Hope Cottage, the Sunshine Rescue Mission and the Murdoch Center.

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Week in review

After a restful holiday, President Cruz Rivera reflects on some of the work from the past month that includes a robust decision-making framework in light of the Omicron variant, the launch of the New NAU Workplace and preparation for the Arizona legislative session.

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Notes from the President: José Luis Cruz Rivera

Shining a light on diversity along Arizona’s Mother Road

Months ago, interns Lazarus Melan and Ivan Pacheco set out on a unique road trip—The Shades of Route 66 in Arizona: Celebrating Diversity along Arizona’s Historic Route 66. It’s a grant-funded project through Cline Library, led by Peter Runge, head of Special Collections and Archives, which will explore, document and share stories, voices and images of underrepresented people and communities who contributed to the diverse cultural and socioeconomic landscape along the road in Arizona. The final product, a freely available “StoryMap” educational online exhibit, will provide a more well-rounded story of historic Route 66 in the state for educators and users from around the world.

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30 reasons you should listen to KNAU

Did you know today is Public Radio Day? In honor of the day—and all the Terry Gross content—Gillian Ferris, news director and managing editor of KNAU, shares 30 reasons why you should listen
to and love public radio. Is your reason for tuning in on the list? Find out now!

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Fit It In a Minute
with Melissa Griffin

Health Promotion has launched Live Well NAU, which promotes holistic health by focusing on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Director Melissa Griffin shares how Lumberjacks can benefit from this resource (and win prizes along the way!). Can she fit it in a minute?

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