The NAU Review — Preparing for the next pandemic, SAC President Erin Kruse and why digital equity matters

July 6, 2022

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

A zoomed-in look at a coronavirus molecule

Preparing for the next pandemic

Is a universal coronavirus vaccine in our future? Possibly, according to a recent study from TGen and NAU. The research team, which includes assistant professor Jason Ladner, found that COVID-19 vaccination activates antibodies targeting parts of virus spike protein shared between coronaviruses. This technology could help fine-tune future vaccines.

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Morgan Vigil-Hayes and two students look at a laptop.

A quest to achieve digital equity, and why it matters

Learn how NAU assistant professor Morgan Vigil-Hayes will use a prestigious award from the National Science Foundation to measure broadband coverage among rural, low-income and tribal populations.

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Museum Flood Area Volunteer Event: Distributing Sandbags at Coconino County Health and Human services; July 9 from 8 a.m. to noon; Please wear sturdy shoes, pants and sun protection, and bring a refillable water bottle, a face covering for dust, and work gloves if able.

Erin Kruse with her children in front of a mountain

Humans of Flagstaff
with Erin Kruse

After spending summers in the woods around Flagstaff while growing up, Kruse always wanted to come back. When she got the opportunity in 2010, she and her family jumped at the chance. Learn more about Kruse, the director of the Center for Service and Volunteerism and president of the Staff Advisory Council.

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A man sitting at a table working on his computer.

Is sitting all day really thatbad for your health?

To put it simply: yes. Many of us spend the majority of our days sitting—in front of computers, relaxing on the couch or at the table. The lack of movement can be detrimental to short- and long-term health, even if you exercise. Dr. Stephanie Garrison shares the impact of sitting and how to easily get movement into your day.

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