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Vol. 2 no. 1 | monday, september 10, 2012

purposeTo inform colleagues about EMSA’s contributions to the success of the university and its students, and how EMSA’s efforts align with university goals

relevant university goalsGoal 1: Learning-centered university—Be a learning-centered university that promotes high levels of student success, engagement, and achievement.Goal 2: Student access, progress, and affordability —Provide responsive educational programs to Arizona citizens wherever they live and work.Goal 3: Vibrant sustainable community —Elevate the environmental, economic, social, and cultural vitality of our community.Goal 5: Inclusion, civility, and respect—Create a culture of inclusion that contributes to a rich learning experience and helps prepare students for engaged social responsiveness in a global environment.

At a Glancedaily Campus Visits

During this five-hour visit, participants (including family members) may attend an admissions session, take a student-led tour, meet with a university representative in their academic area of interest, and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

discover nauThis full-day visit includes an information fair, a student Q&A panel, time to meet with academic representatives, a complimentary lunch, a campus and residence hall tour, and time for information sessions on topics such as financial aid, housing, the Honors Program, and applying to the university.

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New Dining OptionsThis semester, there are more Campus Dining options than ever before. Two new locations, Starbucks and Campus Market, will open in the retail space at “The Suites” on McConnell Drive. Also on south campus, in the du Bois Center, The Coupe features gourmet wings, chicken strips, sandwiches and a full grill menu for late night. The bistro provides a perfect complement to the newly remodeled seating area in the Peaks which now features eight flat screen TVs, just in time for football season. In Union Point, Chef Mai Pham’s Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar has replaced Mein Bowl, bringing a fresh approach to Asian cuisine. At the heart of the Star Ginger menus are Asian street foods- some emphasizing the big, spicy flavors of Thailand, Singapore and India, while others highlight the bright, fresh flavors of Vietnam. Menus feature noodle soups, salads, salad rolls, wok-fried rice noodles, and an assortment of Vietnamese hot toasted sandwiches.

EMSA NEWS REPORT monday, september 10, 2012—page 2

military and Veteran student CenterThe mission of the Military and Veteran Student Center (MVSC) is to recruit, retain, and graduate all military affiliated students. This population consists of active duty, reserves, National Guard, veterans, and their families. The MVSC is located on the first floor of the Field House and has recently been consolidated under the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid lead by LTC (ret) Andrew Griffin, Ed.D. The MVSC currently serves approximately 1,000 students; just over half on the Flagstaff campus, and the remaining through Extended Campuses. The MVSC is staffed by two Veterans Affairs (VA) certifying officials (Todd Carlson and Scott Heflin), and each semester an average of ten student-veterans are employed by the office. The center is not only a good place for our military-affiliated students to relax or study between classes but also offers information regarding a wide-range of support and services both on and off campus. For two consecutive years, Northern Arizona University has been recognized as a “Military Friendly” university by GI.Jobs.com. In addition, NAU is one of only two institutions of higher education in the state recognized by the Arizona Department of Veteran Services as meeting the requirements to be identified as a “Military and Veteran Supportive” college or university. University services for the veteran and military community that have helped to earn these accolades include: • A Military and Veteran Student Center• Priority Enrollment• Yellow Ribbon Program (A partnership with the VA that

covers the difference between resident and WUE tuition for our veterans and their families who qualify for the Chapter 33 GI Bill)

• A new Student Orientation Program for Veterans• A Military and Veteran Coordination Group for the

Flagstaff and Extended Campuses• College Success for Veterans Course

(NAU 100 section specifically for veteran students)• A Military Spouse Scholarship Fund• Acceptance of Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition

Rates for active duty military personnel• A Concurrent Admissions Partnership (CONAP) with the

US Army Furthermore, partnerships with businesses, military-oriented organizations, and government agencies, as well as the Center’s efforts to educate staff and faculty about veteran populations, have contributed to the university’s ability to be recognized in these positive ways.

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Grand Canyon SemesterThe Grand Canyon Honors Semester, the third to be offered by the National Collegiate Honors Council and Northern Arizona University, will investigate the role of water in shaping the landscape, cultures, and politics of the Grand Canyon region. The Grand Canyon Semester is an integrated learning experience in the humanities and sciences. Students come to understand the environmental and social challenges confronting us in the 21st century through one of the Earth’s most precious resources—water.

grand Canyon Honors semester with artist in residence, bruce aikenan emsa/aCademiC affairs partnersHipBruce Aiken, award-winning artist and prominent painter of the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest, will support in this fall’s Grand Canyon Semester as the first Artist in Residence. Aiken was classically trained at New York’s School of Visual Arts. After arriving in Arizona in 1970, he discovered the Grand Canyon. Serving with the National Park Service from 1973 to 2006, he lived at Roaring Springs, some five-and-a-half miles below the North Rim. In May 2012, he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree for his continued support of Northern Arizona University and Arizona education.Aiken studies the Grand Canyon, the Colorado Plateau and the American Southwest. His artwork includes nearly 400 paintings, drawings, pastels and other forms of creative media related to his firsthand experience in the Grand Canyon. As the Artist in Residence, Aiken noted, “It is my hope that I may be able to help the most motivated of art students to unleash their creative energy.” The Artist in Residence position is a collaboration between the Honors Program and Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and will provide an opportunity for students to learn from Aiken’s many years living in and love for Grand Canyon.