Congrats to one of our fantastic graduating seniors for Fall 2021, Maree Mahkewa! Maree is one of two NAU undergraduates receiving the NAU President’s Prize this semester and was profiled in a fantastic AZ Daily Sun article where you can read all about her and the organizations she contributes to, including her family’s organization, Tutskwa Öqöltoynani, and the Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Institute (HPTI).
“Maree Mahkewa, an environmental and sustainability studies major, conducted research on the pinyon-juniper woodlands and was an IndigePeer Mentor, providing support to incoming Indigenous students to help ensure a smooth transition into university life.”
Congrats also to Amber Butler and Ryan Harrington on your Gold Axe Awards and Catherine Lepp for being the School of Earth & Sustainability Outstanding Senior! Read more at NAU News.