Spring Semester Welcome
Whether you're stepping foot on campus for the first time or coming back after a relaxing winter break, welcome (back), Jacks!
Check Jacks Are Back and your NAU email frequently for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 campus updates and the Spring 2022 semester.
Welcome to spring semester, Lumberjacks! We hope you had a restful winter break and that you are ready to tackle this upcoming semester.
Snow Survival Guide
- Follow @ArizonaDOT on Twitter & monitor regional weather forecasts and road conditions.
- For those driving to campus, allow for extra travel time to and from your destination and ensure your vehicle is in good condition to travel in the snow.
- Keep a windshield scraper, hats, gloves, and a blanket in your car in case you get stuck.
- Invest in a pair of functional waterproof boots to get you around campus and keep your feet warm and dry. And a nice winter coat as well!
To sign up to receive NAU Alert text messages, visit nau.edu/alert.
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl is a ski and snowboard resort nestled in the San Francisco Peaks. Located just 7 miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona Snowbowl is a wonderful winter recreation area.
BONUS! NAU offers FIT 100 classes where you can learn to ski and snowboard at Snowbowl!
Healthy Habits & Winter Wellness
As we kick off the spring semester, start strong by utilizing these resources at your disposal to take care of your mental, physical, academic, and social health.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Counseling Services are tailored to the individual needs of each student. Additionally, the Mental Health Support Squad is a peer-support resource that works to bring mental health wellness to NAU students.
Create your own experience at Campus Recreation and put your life in motion through a variety of innovative programs, support services, and state of the art facilities, all backed by a student-focused team. Get connected beyond the classroom with a healthy and active community!
Get a head start on studying! Form a study group with your peers and stop by the Academic Success Centers to see what resources are available to you.
Whether you're making snow angels with friends or having a snowball fight on the Pedway, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy in the wintertime at NAU! LEAP creates opportunities for students to engage, have fun, and celebrate being a Lumberjack.
Students Spotlight
Meet some of your fellow first-year students - Alex, Machela, and Sada! Alex has enjoyed exploring all of the cool diners around town. Machela is currently watching How I Met Your Mother, and Sada's favorite memory is making the club soccer team! If you click on each of their names, it'll take you to explore their favorite place in Flagstaff. Check it out!
Enjoy some Flagstaff fun!
As you arrive back in Flagstaff for spring semester, it is important to get out and experience some on and off-campus events. At NAU and in Flagstaff, there are tons of amazing opportunities to explore!
Health and Wellness Bash
Wednesday, January 26, 1:30-3:30 pm I Campus Health Services, HLC Lobby
Drop by the Health & Wellness Bash to find campus resources that support all aspects of your wellbeing. We'll have: flu shots, free food, fitness challenges, and more! This event is free for all students.
Hungry Hearts Cabaret and Love Advice Show
Saturday, February 12, 8:00 pm
Hungry Hearts Cabaret & Love Advice Show features a panel of Flagstaff's sex and relationship experts, there to answer your questions about sex, love, and relationships. The second act is a sizzling hot cabaret performance as well as Momentum Aerial's talented performers. It all takes place in Prochnow Auditorium and tickets are free for NAU students!
Jacks Big IDEA
February 18-20 I Boundaryless
Jacks Big IDEA is a free program for NAU students where you can meet new people, form a team, and tackle real-world challenges by coming up with a solution – all in one weekend. We provide the space, support, food, materials, and everything you need. And for the winning team(s), we’ll provide funding of up to $1,500 to continue working on your project!
More Upcoming Events
Support NAU's student-athletes! - Athletics schedule of events
Prochnow Movies - Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm I Prochnow Auditorium
Lumberjack Club Fair - Wednesday, January 19, 2:00-4:00 pm I University Union Pedway
12 Angry Jurors - January 28 - February 12 I Doris Harper-White Playhouse I Tickets
More Upcoming Events
Cooking Demo - Monday, January 31, 7:00-8:00 pm I EAT Food Market at Skyview
Student Wellness Summit - Friday, February 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm I International Pavilion I Register
Casino Rueda - Fridays, 8:30-10:00 pm I Jazzercise Flagstaff
Luna - February 24-26, 7:30 pm I The Studio Theater I Tickets
FYE Book Challenge
This year, we want to invite all of you to read one book per month for fun! Is there a topic that you've always wanted to learn more about? A new series by one of your favorite authors? Let us know what books you've read so far and we'll include your recommendations in the next Digital Welcome Package. Join us in reading one book per month in 2022!
