Spring Back 2013  

 

Friday, January 11, 2013

The Ins and Outs of Using a Mac for College Workshop

(11:00 am to 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Just received a Mac for school? Or have you had one for a while? The NAU Bookstore would like to invite all to a workshop designed to help college students use and maximize their Mac's efficiency, creativity and fun! Come learn the ins and outs of a Mac, and how they can be the perfect college companion for any academic major!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

NAU Track and Field Lumberjack Team Challenge

(12:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Athletics
Location: Walkup Skydome (Building #73)
Description:

NAU Women’s Basketball vs. Portland State

(6:35 pm)
Sponsored By: Athletics
Location: Rolle Activity Center (Building #68)
Description: Come watch your NAU Women’s Basketball team take on Portland State! NAU students get in to games free with student ID!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Rides to Church

(9:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Vintage Christian Fellowship
Location: Meet at Information Desk in University Union (Building #30)
Description: Vintage Christian Fellowship's sponsoring congregation meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for Sunday morning Bible Study and for service at 10:30 am. We would love to provide a ride to either service. Please RSVP for a ride to Tad Klein 928-607-1887 by Sat, Jan 12 so that we can make sure there is room for everyone. We look forward to meeting you. For more information about the church please visit the website at http://northernazchurchofchrist.com/

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the College of Arts and Letters

(2:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you an Art, Music, Theatre, History, English, Language, Cultural Studies or Philosophy major? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience how applications such as Musictionary, Sketchbook Pro, Timeline Eons and so much more can help you to become a better student and lifelong learner.

Student Involvement Fair

(4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Office of Student Life
Location: University Union (Building #30)
Description: Join us for the Student Involvement Fair to check out some of our 300+ student organizations and other ways to get involved on the NAU campus.

 

First Vintage Gathering

(6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Vintage Christian Fellowship
Location: Southwest Room, DuBois Center (Building #64)
Description: Come join us in Vintage for singing, prayer, and discussion about Christian answers for meaning, life, and culture.

 

NAU Free Climb Night at Flagstaff Climbing Center

(7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Flagstaff Climbing Center
Location: Flagstaff Climbing Center (205 S. San Francisco Street)
Description: Come climb at the premier climbing facility in Flagstaff for FREE (gear rental included and no experience required). Throw in walls for all abilities, friendly staff, close to campus/downtown location and a FREE raffle for a Winter Pass and other swag and you've got the perfect way to start the new semester! See you Sunday night!

Monday, January 14, 2013

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the College of Education

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you a major of Educational Psychology, Leadership, Teaching or other Specialties? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience how applications such as Outliner for iPad, iStudiez Pro, Notability and so much more can help you to become a better student and lifelong learner.

Ultimate Frisbee Pick Up Game

(4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Women’s Ultimate Frisbee
Location: Upper South Fields
Description: Coed pick up ultimate game. Anyone is invited to come watch or join. We will have many experienced players willing to teach about the game and inform students about the upcoming season.

Wushu Team Practice

(7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Wushu Team
Location: University Union Fieldhouse (Building #30)
Description: NAU Wushu Team first practice of the semester! All levels welcome, no experience required. The team will practice kicks, flips, punches, jumps, and spins. Come join us!

Food and Hang

(8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: Meet new people, grab some food, and enjoy the college life! Hang out, and if you'd like, you can participate in a ping pong tournament, Dance Central, billiards, or sit by the fire in the backyard!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you a Forestry, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering major? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience how applications such as ForestXplorer, The Elements, 3D Brain and Cell, Monster Anatomy HD and so much more can help you to become a better student and lifelong learner.

Women’s Rugby Practice

(4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Women’s Rugby Club
Location: Upper South Fields
Description: The Women's Rugby team will be having regularly scheduled practice. Everyone and anyone is more than welcome to come to watch or try out this awesome sport!

Ice Cream Bonanza

(8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: Make the biggest sundae you can while meeting new people. No worries if it is cold, we'll have hot chocolate and the fire going!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the College of Health and Human Services

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you a Nursing, Health or Therapy major? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience applications such as PocketBody HD, Kiniseocapture, Micromedix and so much more can help you to become a better student and lifelong learner.

Welcome Back Wellness Event

(4:00 to 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Health Promotions, Medical Services, & Fitness Programs
Location: Health and Learning Center (Building #25)
Description: Start the semester off right! Stop by the HLC for this fun, interactive wellness extravaganza! Get a Stressbuster backrub and sign up for SODAS (Students Only Driving Absolutely Sober). Get a free personal fitness assessment and participate in a workout demo! You can even get a free blood pressure check or a flu shot! Enjoy, energize and leave with your free wellness kit from Health Promotions!

Resume Workshop

(4:30 to 5:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Gateway Career Services
Location: Gateway Student Success Center Classroom (Building #43)
Description: Now that we’re back from the winter break, we’re all thinking about…summer vacation! This workshop will focus on getting resumes in tip-top shape so you can find the perfect summer job. If you already have a resume (or just a first draft), please bring it along. After reviewing basic resume structure we’ll learn a few strategies for making them stand out from the crowd. Most importantly, we’ll have time to workshop drafts under the guidance of a career services professional, so everyone will leave with significant improvements!

 

Trendy Traverse

(6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Outdoor Adventures
Location: Health and Learning Center, NAU Climbing Wall (Building #25)
Description: Love Climbing? Have a great taste for fashion? Well if you answered "yes" to either question, then the Trendy Traverse is just the activity you need to get this semester off on the right foot. Whilst traversing (climbing sideways) on The Wall you will have to dress yourself in the finest wardrobe Flagstaff has to offer. Still confused? Come on down to the Rec Center Climbing Wall on Wednesday, January 16th and find out what the word "fun" really means.

 

Information Night/Ice Cream Social

(7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Sponsored By: National Society of Leadership and Success
Location: College of Education (Building #27)
Description: The information night/ice cream social is a chance for people who are interested in the society to meet the executive board and members and learn about the society’s events and membership processes while enjoying some ice cream. 

Praise and Worship

(7:15 pm – 8:45 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: A praise and worship band will be leading us in a spiritual time where we can connect to God. Time will include Scripture, a brief spiritual sharing, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with silent prayer time. Come rest with God and meet new people!

YoungLife NAU Spring Kickoff

(8:08 pm – 9:15 pm)
Sponsored By: YoungLife NAU
Location: Gardner Auditorium, W.A. Franke College of Business (Building #81)
Description: Come hang out with us and see what YoungLife is all about! We promise you’ll meet some pretty cool people, laugh a ton, and leave with a smile and something to think about!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Study Abroad Information Session

(12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Center for International Education
Location: Center for International Education, Blome (Building #2)
Description: Join Education Abroad Advisors from the Center for International Education (CIE) to explore the study abroad options available to you as a NAU student. Come learn about summer, semester or academic year study abroad programs! Become a Global Citizen!

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you an Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Politics, Psychology or Sociology major? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience how applications such as Fastcase, iPhoto, PsychExplorer and so much more can help you to become a better student and lifelong learner.

 

Learn to Lead Team-Building Activities

(3:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Outdoor Adventures
Location: Health and Learning Center, Exercise Suite 1 (Building #25)
Description: This workshop presents a variety of low-prop, versatile adventure-based team-building games and activities. You can use these games and activities to promote team building amongst your team, organization, classroom or group. You will leave this workshop having practiced a few ice breaker and team building activities and each participant will receive an activity guide.

 

Women’s Rugby Practice

(4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Women’s Rugby Club
Location: Upper South Fields
Description: The Women's Rugby team will be having regularly scheduled practice. Everyone and anyone is more than welcome to come to watch or try out this awesome sport!

 

Introduction to Climbing Technique

(6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Outdoor Adventures
Location: Health and Learning Center, NAU Climbing Wall (Building #25)
Description: Start climbing or improve your climbing abilities by attending this two hour instructional clinic. Our staff will introduce basic climbing techniques such as balance, gripping, foot work and basic terminology and allow time for guided practice. Class size is limited to 20 participants and the best part of all, IT’S FREE!!! No preregistration required.

 

Newman Night

(6:15 pm – 8:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: Free dinner (from 6:15-7pm) from local restaurant, and a talk by Melanie Pritchard from 7-8pm, "The Day I Died," a miraculous story about her being declared clinically dead twice while giving birth to her daughter. Come for part or all!

Prochnow Movies

(8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: SUN Entertainment
Location: Prochnow Auditorium (Building #4B)
Description: Free showing of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Free popcorn and soda.

Friday, January 18, 2013

The Learning with iPad Series: Tips, Tricks, and Apps for the W.A. Franke College of Business

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: NAU Bookstore
Location: NAU Bookstore (Building #35)
Description: Are you a Business major? Do you own or have ever wondered how an iPad can fit into your school work, degree and life? If so, you are cordially invited to a live demonstration and info session that features tips, tricks and applications that are specific to your major. Experience how applications such as FaceTime, OfficeTime, Priority Matrix and so much more can help you to become a better student and future manager one day.

Pre-Med and Pre-Law Information Session

(1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Gateway Student Success Center
Location: Gateway Student Success Center classroom (Building #43)
Description: If you are planning to apply to a professional program for healthcare or law school, NAU Premed & Pre-Law Advisors can help you get on the right track. We provide information and can tell you about entrance requirements. We have literature and handouts designed to help you move forward in pursuit of your goals. We have information about options you may never have considered, such as required or recommended courses to become eligible to apply, schools/programs available, application procedures, entrance tests required, and much more. Mark your calendars; we look forward to meeting you!

 

Belay Instruction at the NAU Climbing Wall

(4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Outdoor Adventures
Location: Health and Learning Center, NAU Climbing Wall (Building #25)
Description: To belay someone in climbing is to control the slack in a life supporting rope with the aid of a friction device. While participating in this clinic you will not only learn to belay using the PBUS method, but also how to conduct a basic gear inspection, properly fit and use a climbing harness, tie a figure eight follow through knot and load and use two different belay devices; tube style and Gri Gri.

 

Ice Skating

(5:00 pm to 7:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Vintage Christian Fellowship
Location: Meet at University Union Information Desk (Building #30)
Description: Meet at the Union Info Desk to join Vintage Christian Fellowship for ice skating at Jay Lively Ice Arena. You will need to bring $5.25 for admission and $3.25 if you need to rent skates.

 

 

Shabbat Dinner

(7:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Chabad @ NAU and Hillel at NAU
Location: Chabad House (Take University Ave. West past Harkins Theatres until the end and turn right. Go 2 blocks and we're the corner house on Toboggan.)
Description: Whether it's your first time or many, it doesn't matter. There is nothing you need to know, do, dress, think, or be. If you are Jewish student at NAU you will feel right at home. Join fellow students and experience Shabbat @ Chabad. A perfect blend of gourmet food (homemade 4-course dinner), spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and an all-around good time.

Prochnow Movies

(8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: SUN Entertainment
Location: Prochnow Auditorium (Building #4B)
Description: Free showing of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Free popcorn and soda.

Flight of Ryan Concert

(8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: Local band favorite Flight of Ryan will be doing a show at the Newman Center. These NAU students have a great, quality sound and have done shows throughout the Southwest. Check out their songs on iTunes! No cover charge.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

NAU Swimming & Diving vs. Colorado State

(11:00 am)
Sponsored By: Athletics
Location: Wall Aquatic Center (Building #21A)
Description: Come watch your NAU Swimming & Diving team compete against Colorado State! Admission is free.

NAU Track and Field NAU Invitational

(12:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Athletics
Location: Walkup Skydome (Building #73)
Description:

 

Vintage Meet and Greet and Movie

(5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Vintage Christian Fellowship
Location: Pine Ridge Village Clubhouse (Building #95)
Description: A chance to meet students of Vintage Christian Fellowship, play some games, and watch a movie. There will be free popcorn and snacks.

 

Prochnow Movies

(8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: SUN Entertainment
Location: Prochnow Auditorium (Building #4B)
Description: Free showing of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Free popcorn and soda.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

 

Introduction to Bouldering at the NAU Climbing Wall

(6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Sponsored By: Outdoor Adventures
Location: Health and Learning Center, NAU Climbing Wall (Building #25)
Description: Bouldering is a form of climbing in which climbers climb without ropes or harnesses to a maximum height of 12 feet in our facility. Bouldering problems are often more difficult than roped climbing routes and are an excellent way to build strength and endurance in climbing. During this two hour instructional clinic our instructors will introduce bouldering terminology, the rating system, movement, spotting, and falling technique and allow time for guided practice. Class size is limited to 20 participants and the best part of all, IT’S FREE!!! No preregistration required.

 

Candlelight Mass

(9:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Catholic Newman Center
Location: Catholic Newman Center (520 W. Riordan Rd.)
Description: Spend an hour resting with God and being renewed. The highest form of Catholic prayer is open to all people to strengthen their spiritual lives!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

(4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Sponsored By: Black Student Union
Location: DuBois Ballroom (Building #64)
Description: Join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Day: The Dream that Lives On. At 4:30 pm the march will begin outside the University Union (Building #30, by Chick-fil-A) and will end at the DuBois Center. Following the march the ballroom will open and the celebration will begi