LumberChats: Inside NAU
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreetings from Lumberjack Country! We're giving you an inside look into campus life from the eyes of those who know it best-- our students, staff and professors. Hit subscribe and follow along as we take you through everything NAU has to offer. Have a story to share? 📩 [email protected]
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Native American Heritage Month: Where is Home?
November 15, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhere is home? What does home mean? How is home so critical to our identity and success? On this episode of LumberChats, we talk to Kiara Weathersby & Madyson Tutt to discuss the complexities of defining home from an Indigenous perspective. Join us as we discuss what makes a home, what we learn from home, and how home is a critical part of who we are. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
🎶 We Are Family: I got all my Lumberjacks with me 🎶
October 09, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBFamily Weekend is coming up and today we're talking with a few juniors to find out the best spots to take your family on and off campus and how to have a fun time even if you don't have family in town. Listen on as we talk delve into Where to go with your family Favorite things to do in Flagstaff What to do when you're feeling homesick Campus resources that can help Freshmen tips Podcast guests McKinley Burnett Suzanna Low Maddie Chick Thanks for listening! Want to be on our po...
Preserving the Past, Paving the Way for the Future: Inside NAU Archives
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBOctober is American Archives Month and this month we're shining a light on the people at NAU who help make history come to life through the use of archival documents and materials. Let's meet today's guests from NAU Cline Library: Peter Runge, head of collections Sean Evans, head archivist Listen on as they share 📜 Why their work is so important. 📚 How they ended up in NAU's Special Collections & Archives 🤔 How the archive is used by students, staff, and the public 📦 Various collection...
NAU's Year of Academic Momentum
August 28, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn the annual University Convocation Monday at the High Country Conference Center, President José Luis Cruz Rivera talked about NAU’s historical efforts to promote student access and success, starting in 1899, and how the university worked toward those goals in the last year as part of NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence. Video address to campus Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Celebrating my Filipina Roots: What AAPI Month Means to Me
May 25, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode of LumberChats, we're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month- also known as AAPI Month. Sitting down with us today we have two members from the Class of 2023: Gwyneth Abella and Janelle Dela Cruz. We'll be talking about what AAPI month means to them as Filipinas, their favorite cultural traditions, their transition to NAU, what they wish they had done earlier in their college career and their suggestions for how you can be an ally to this community. Thanks ...
💙 Blue & Gold Strong: The NAU Alumni connection 💛
April 19, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe NAU experience doesn’t end when you earn your degree. As a Lumberjack alum, no matter where life takes you, you will always be part of a caring and connected community. On this episode, we sit down with NAU Alumni Board members Joe Mead '83 and Blaise Caudill '13. Join us as we take a walk down NAU lane to find out their NAU favorites and hear their tips for those about to enter the working world. Looking to reconnect with the Lumberjack family? Upcoming Alumni events Catch up on Th...
🙇♀️ Twas the Night Before Finals 🙇♀️
December 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 947 KB‘Twas the night before finals, When all across campus Students crammed to shove knowledge In their hippocampus.... Listen on for NAU Social's take on The Night Before Christmas. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
NAU Success Stories: Paul Helford
November 15, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHey Lumberjacks, welcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU where we give you an inside look into campus life. On this episode of NAU Success stories, we have filmmaker Paul Helford from the School of Communication. Among the many classes he teaches are Audio Visual Storytelling, Screenwriting and the Art of Cinema. Throughout his career, Professor Helford has served as a television station manager, won more than two dozen national awards, is the co-director of NAU's long-runni...
NAU Success Stories: Paul Helford
November 15, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHey Lumberjacks, welcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU where we give you an inside look into campus life. On this episode of NAU Success stories, we have filmmaker Paul Helford from the School of Communication. Among the many classes he teaches are Audio Visual Storytelling, Screenwriting and the Art of Cinema. Throughout his career, Professor Helford has served as a television station manager, won more than two dozen national awards, is the co-director of NAU's long-runni...
Between Two Worlds: Indige-Lumberjacks
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOver 1,500 Indigenous students from 127 tribal nations call NAU home. On this episode of LumberChats, we bring together students from the Navajo, White Mountain Apache, Yaqui, and Tohono O'odham communities to talk about the complexities of pivoting between life on the reservation and life at NAU. Join us as we find out what surprised them most about campus life and how they retain their cultural practices while being in an academic setting. Podcast guests: Beyonce Bahe – White Mountain ...
Transferring to NAU: A Lumberjack's Journey
October 19, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDid you know October 17-21 is National Transfer Student Week? On this episode, we welcome Jacks Online Senior Peer Mentor, Elizabeth Gentry. Elizabeth sits down with us to discuss her transfer experience, the NAU resources she took advantage of, and who helped her on her educational journey. Looking into life as a Lumberjack? Here's your transfer student resources: How to Apply as a Transfer Student Transfer & Online Connections Transfer Requirements Jacks Online peer mentoring program ...
Goodbyes Never Get Easier: NAU Family Weekend
October 07, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLeaving for college is hard for us, but it might be even harder for our parents. On this episode, our Jacks sit down with their family members to talk about the college transition, their hopes for their Lumberjacks and what advice they would give to future Lumberjack parents. Episode Guests: Megan Leddy, Senior McKinley Burnett, Sophomore Becca Sullivan, Junior Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Goodbyes Never Get Easier: NAU Family Weekend
October 07, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLeaving for college is hard for us, but it might be even harder for our parents. On this episode, our Jacks sit down with their family members to talk about the college transition, their hopes for their Lumberjacks and what advice they would give to future Lumberjack parents. Episode Guests: Megan Leddy, Senior McKinley Burnett, Sophomore Becca Sullivan, Junior Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
🎧👂 What Are You Listening To 👂🎧
September 28, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB“Hey, what are you listening to?” To celebrate International Podcast Day, we're asking our Lumberjacks the question we all want to know the answer to: What are you listening to this week? Listen on and maybe give a new podcast a try! Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
It Started in Flagstaff: Grammy winner Dom Flemons' 2022 Commencement Speech
September 12, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MB"Attending college in this beautiful mountain town had a positive impact on my life and it served as the foundation for my professional career in the music industry. Even though I have traveled over a million miles as a professional musician, I always find myself thinking back and remembering the good times I had here. My nana Alice Dickey advocated for me to follow my passion and that was music. During my time at NAU I recorded six self-produced albums of my original songs and listened ...
It Started in Flagstaff: Grammy winner Dom Flemons' 2022 Commencement Speech
September 12, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MB"Attending college in this beautiful mountain town had a positive impact on my life and it served as the foundation for my professional career in the music industry. Even though I have traveled over a million miles as a professional musician, I always find myself thinking back and remembering the good times I had here. My nana Alice Dickey advocated for me to follow my passion and that was music. During my time at NAU I recorded six self-produced albums of my original songs and listened ...
Inside the Happiest Club on Campus: NAU Disney Club
March 25, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAn inside look into the most magical club on campus-- NAU's Disney Club. Listen on as the Disney Club shares what their club is all about, their favorite park rides, best Disney "hacks" and the one thing they want others to know about the club. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Inside the Happiest Club on Campus: NAU Disney Club
March 25, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAn inside look into the most magical club on campus-- NAU's Disney Club. Listen on as the Disney Club shares what their club is all about, their favorite park rides, best Disney "hacks" and the one thing they want others to know about the club. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Meet NAU's TikTok Sensation: Father Matt Lowry
March 23, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEver wondered how certain people in the NAU community got to where they are now? In this episode of NAU Success Stories, Senior Megan Ruangchamneil sits down with Father Matt Lowry from the Newman Center to discuss what success in his life looks like, as well as his newfound fame on TikTok. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Black History Month: Through the eyes of multiple generations
February 18, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU, where we give you an inside look into Lumberjack life. Hi everyone my name is Karringtan Bell and on this episode, we're celebrating Black History Month and hearing from my mom, dad, sister, and grandmother on how generations have changed and how they will continue to change. The older generations may see issues one way, while the younger generation sees the same issue's in a completely different light. Listen on as my family and I tak...
Making your education work for you-- the nontraditional student path
December 14, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn our fast-paced society, it's easy to believe we're supposed to have achieved certain things by a certain age. On this episode, we're breaking down common misconceptions and celebrating today's non-traditional students. Whether you're in your first year of college or you're in the middle of a career change-- your path is yours alone. Looking to take the next step? We've got your back. Listen on as we hear from Lumberjacks of different ages and life stages and get to know how they're makin...
🎄📚 'Twas the Night Before Finals 🎄📚
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute - 897 KBA special holiday adaptation of Clement Clark Moore's "Visit from St. Nicholas"brought to you by NAU Social. Happy finals to all, and to all, a good test! Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
🕹 Game on with NAU Esports Club 🎮
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.21 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats-- Inside NAU where we give you an inside look into Lumberjack life. Today, we’re adding to our Lumberjacks Learn series and highlighting NAU Esports. We're here with Austin, the President of the NAU Esports Organization to find out all about gaming at NAU. From what games they offer competitively to academic opportunities within the community --get a feel for this growing community! NAU Esports website NAU Esports Instagram Thanks for listeni...
👻 Oh my ghouls! Time to get spooky 👻
October 29, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU. On this special episode, we're discussing all things Halloween-- the holiday's origin to spooky tales and legends from NAU's backyard. Whether or not you believe in Morton Hall and Kathy-- listen on and be ready for some frights. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
To Tell the Tale: Witnessing humanity's past, present and future
October 25, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBAlex Alvarez, a professor of criminology and criminal justice, and Björn Krondorfer, endowed professor of religious studies, discuss the intersection of climate change and religious nationalism. Sources used: 1. Alexander Alvarez, Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide 2. Climate change and health, World Health Organization 3. Deaths from climate change, The Health and Environmental Linkages Initiative, WHO 4. Partha Dasgupta and Veerabhadran Ramathan, Pursuit of the C...
To Tell the Tale: Witnessing humanity's past, present and future
October 25, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBAlex Alvarez, a professor of criminology and criminal justice, and Björn Krondorfer, endowed professor of religious studies, discuss the intersection of climate change and religious nationalism. Sources used: 1. Alexander Alvarez, Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide 2. Climate change and health, World Health Organization 3. Deaths from climate change, The Health and Environmental Linkages Initiative, WHO 4. Partha Dasgupta and Veerabhadran Ramathan, Pursuit of the C...
The Transfer Process- Finding a New Place & Making it Your Home
October 18, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOctober 18-22 is National Transfer Student Week. On this episode, our Transfer Jacks and Peer Mentors join us to shine a light on the transfer process, finding your place at a new school and making it feel like home. Episode guests: Yendira Pineda, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor Jeanine Horio, Transfer and Online Connections Program Assistant Rosa Rodriguez, Statewide Peer Mentor Mariah Zavala, Jacks Online Peer Mentor Resources How to Apply as a Transfer Student Transfer & Online Connect...
A Walk Down Lumberjack Lane: Celebrating NAU's past
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEvery school has a story. Ours started September 11, 1899 when Northern Arizona Normal School (now NAU), opened its doors to 23 students, one professor and two copies of Webster's International Dictionary bound in sheepskin. Take a walk down Lumberjack lane with us and hear how NAU came to be and experience NAU through the eyes of these Lumberjacks: Michael & Susan Golightly, Francis Hollis and Beverly Burger. Michael & Susan Golightly Michael Golightly received a BS in Secondary Educat...
A Walk Down Lumberjack Lane: Celebrating NAU's past
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEvery school has a story. Ours started September 11, 1899 when Northern Arizona Normal School (now NAU), opened its doors to 23 students, one professor and two copies of Webster's International Dictionary bound in sheepskin. Take a walk down Lumberjack lane with us and hear how NAU came to be and experience NAU through the eyes of these Lumberjacks: Michael & Susan Golightly, Francis Hollis and Beverly Burger. Michael & Susan Golightly Michael Golightly received a BS in Secondary Educat...
Get to Know NAU's Latinx Student Union
September 28, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBMeet the President of NAU's Latinx Student Union -- from her major to how she's celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and what she wants you to know about LSU. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Get to Know NAU's Latinx Student Union
September 28, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBMeet the President of NAU's Latinx Student Union -- from her major to how she's celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and what she wants you to know about LSU. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
📚 How to Make the Semester Work for You 👨🏫
September 23, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode we're discussing how to make your semester work for you-- Everyone works best in different ways, but it can be difficult to figure out what methods or habits keeps you the most productive. Today we're joined by Karringtan, Carla, Katie and Hanna and we're talking about all the different ways to study, manage your schedule and simple hacks that you can do to make the semester work for you! Here's to making the semester work for you and taking advantage of all the resour...
Music, food & dance with family: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis month is Hispanic Heritage/LatinX Month and we're excited to have Vidal Mendoza from NAU's Hispanic Initiatives with us. #DYK NAU has earned recognition from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an HSI- a Hispanic Serving Institute. What all does this mean? It means that a college or university’s Hispanic enrollment makes up at least 25 percent of its total enrollment and is a recognition of the diversity of its student population. The designation also gives NAU gre...
Music, food & dance with family: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis month is Hispanic Heritage/LatinX Month and we're excited to have Vidal Mendoza from NAU's Hispanic Initiatives with us. #DYK NAU has earned recognition from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an HSI- a Hispanic Serving Institute. What all does this mean? It means that a college or university’s Hispanic enrollment makes up at least 25 percent of its total enrollment and is a recognition of the diversity of its student population. The designation also gives NAU gre...
Leaving the Nest: Dropping off your Lumberjack at NAU
August 18, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this episode, Katie has a heart to heart with her parents and talks about what it was like when they dropped her off at NAU and how they handled the transition. Listen on as Katie's parents share what they learned and their advice for Lumberjack parents going through the same thing. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Leaving the Nest: Dropping off your Lumberjack at NAU
August 18, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this episode, Katie has a heart to heart with her parents and talks about what it was like when they dropped her off at NAU and how they handled the transition. Listen on as Katie's parents share what they learned and their advice for Lumberjack parents going through the same thing. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Turn the page: Celebrating Book Lover's Day
August 04, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBCelebrate Book Lover's Day with us. President Cruz Rivera and Dr. Rima Brusi join our Lumberjacks to read excerpts from their favorite books. Thanks to the following Lumberjacks for sharing their favorites with us: Children of the Days, Dr. Cruz Rivera & Dr. Rima Brusi Peter Pan| Jacks on Broadway The Awakerning, Elizabeth Berney | NAU Cline Library A Fairies Guide to Taking Life Lightly, Karringtan Bell |NAU graduate student Harry the Dirty Dog, Mitch Strohman | NAUTV The House on Mango ...
Freshman Throwback: Things We Wish We Knew
July 28, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBFall 2021 is just around the corner and that means welcome new members to our Lumberjack family! Starting your freshman year of college can be scary. In this episode Katie and her friends Amanda, Morgan, and Miranda are keeping it real and share their advice on how to get through your freshman year with ease. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
🙋 Q&A with NAU President 🙋♀️
July 15, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBNAU's 17th president, Dr. Cruz Rivera , answers our questions. From what he told his children as they went off to college, to the best piece of advice he's ever received and what's in store for NAU's future. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
For the Love of Social: Celebrating #SMDay with Team Social
June 30, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBBehind the scenes with NAU Social Media. Join Maria DeCabooter, Austin Young, Karringtan Bell and Carla Betancourt as we take a walk down memory lane. From the first platform we were on to what we wish we could change about social media and more. Inside our social media stories. How we got into social media The first platform we were ever on TikTok: Yes or no? Dealing with digital burnout The reality of unplugging Using social to create community Interested in joining our team? ...
For the Love of Social: Celebrating #SMDay with Team Social
June 30, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBBehind the scenes with NAU Social Media. Join Maria DeCabooter, Austin Young, Karringtan Bell and Carla Betancourt as we take a walk down memory lane. From the first platform we were on to what we wish we could change about social media and more. Inside our social media stories. How we got into social media The first platform we were ever on TikTok: Yes or no? Dealing with digital burnout The reality of unplugging Using social to create community Interested in joining our team? ...
To the Bold & Boundless Future That Awaits Us
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBThe 17th Presidency of NAU has begun. Hear what President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera has learned during the transition period and how together we will pivot to chart the path and blaze the trail to the bold and boundless future. Video address to campus Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Self Reflection & Self Love: A Mental Health Journey
May 20, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU. This episode we're diving in deep and having an open and honest discussion surrounding mental health. Maria and Carla share what life is like living with anxiety and how anxiety has affected their lives and the choices they've made. Join in as we continue to normalize the conversation around mental health and provide a space for those to share their stories and get support. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your id...
Self Reflection & Self Love: A Mental Health Journey
May 20, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU. This episode we're diving in deep and having an open and honest discussion surrounding mental health. Maria and Carla share what life is like living with anxiety and how anxiety has affected their lives and the choices they've made. Join in as we continue to normalize the conversation around mental health and provide a space for those to share their stories and get support. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your id...
Must See Places to Reconnect for Earth Day 🌎
April 22, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhen you're here, Earth Day is everyday. On this episode, we share our favorite places in Arizona, what you should know before you visit and finally, our Earth Day ask of all of you. Earth Day spots Lake Mary Sedona Humphrey's Peak Lockett Meadow Edge of the World Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Real Talk: Black History Month Through My Eyes
February 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBHey Lumberjacks, welcome back to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU, where we give you an inside look into Lumberjack life. I'm Karringtan Bell and this episode we're celebrating Black History Month. I'm really excited to have my sister and my friend here with me today for a real talk conversation. We'll be sharing Black History Month through our eyes-- discussing the highs and the lows we've encountered and everything in between. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? ...
Real Talk: Black History Month Through My Eyes
February 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBHey Lumberjacks, welcome back to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU, where we give you an inside look into Lumberjack life. I'm Karringtan Bell and this episode we're celebrating Black History Month. I'm really excited to have my sister and my friend here with me today for a real talk conversation. We'll be sharing Black History Month through our eyes-- discussing the highs and the lows we've encountered and everything in between. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? ...
Thank You, Next
February 02, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBGoodbye 2020 and all the baggage you came with. Hello 2021. Listen on as our Lumberjacks share their goals for the year and what one thing they're committed to doing daily. If you're looking for a boost of encouragement and positivity, you've come to the right place. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Thank You, Next
February 02, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBGoodbye 2020 and all the baggage you came with. Hello 2021. Listen on as our Lumberjacks share their goals for the year and what one thing they're committed to doing daily. If you're looking for a boost of encouragement and positivity, you've come to the right place. Thanks for listening! Want to be on our podcast? Share your idea with us and be a guest on LumberChats.
Making Your Side Hustle Work
January 15, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome to another episode of LumberChats: Inside NAU where we give you an inside look into life as a Lumberjack. For some, the college years are a time of exploration and finding out your true passions. Others, however, seem to come to college with a leg up knowing what they want to do and having built up a side hustle that they can continue while in school. This episode we're talking all about the side hustle and learning how these three Lumberjacks handle the work/life/side hustle balan...