Category: College of Arts and Letters

All the world’s a stage: Find your spot at NAU

jp48 | December 11, 2023

Both undergraduate and graduate students have requirements for admission to both the university and NAU’s Kitt School of Music:… Read more

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Skills learned while earning an arts or letters degree

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For new college graduates (and their parents), career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. According to NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career readiness is defined as “a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”… Read more

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An Art Major After College

jp48 | November 28, 2023

Joseph Elliott West writes a blog about his experiences switching his major from graphic design to art and printmaking, chronicling his research of the field… Read more

Mes de la Herencia Hispanoamericana: La política detrás del incremento de los casos de personas víctimas de desaparición forzada en México

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El evento “Matando con discreción: Desapariciones, impunidad y traición en México,” conferencia impartida por el Dr. Pedro J. Gonzalez Corona, destacó la importancia de entender la lucha actual en México con respecto al fenómeno de desapariciones forzadas. El Dr. Pedro J. Gonzalez Corona hizo la pregunta; ¿quién es realmente el responsable de las desapariciones… Read more

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Get involved in College of Arts & Letters clubs

jp48 | November 21, 2023

Check out some of the many clubs and organizations within each department that are available to CAL students… Read more

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Study Abroad Q & A with Ana Papen-Gould

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Ana Papen-Gouldanswers questions about her study abroad experience through the Center for International Education at NAU… Read more

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16+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Arts and Letters

jw2826 | July 13, 2023

At Northern Arizona University’s College of Arts and Letters, you’ll learn skills highly valued by employers that can be leveraged in any career, including critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. … Read more

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Outstanding Graduate from the Department of History: Chanamon Lerdnitiseth

jp48 | June 22, 2023

Chanamon cites Professor Christi Carlson as the most influential person in her time at NAU. Through Professor Carlson, she discovered a fresh new perspective on teaching history and social studies—one that emphasizes more active student learning and autonomy… Read more

Chanamon Lerdnitisethm, outstanding graduate from the Department of History, accepts their award from Dean Boyer the morning of commencement in the Riles Building

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Philosophy: Jack Ryan

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Jack wants to express his gratitude to his professors and mentors, Dr. Julie Piering and Dr. George Rudebusch. “Both Dr. Piering and Dr. Rudebusch have been an incredible influence on my academic journey; I am forever thankful for their support and encouragement.”… Read more

Jack Ryan, Philosophy's Outstanding Senior, accepts their award from Dean Boyer the morning of commencement in the Riles Building.

Distinguished Senior from the College of Arts and Letters & Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Global Languages: Katelyn Fix

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Katelyn is grateful for every professor she had the opportunity to work with in GLC, as each and every one of them made a lasting impact on her academic and personal journey… Read more