LumberChats: Inside NAU

20. W.A. Franke College of Business

The impressive business building was designed with communication and collaboration in mind. A generous donation from William A. Franke in 2007 sparked the name for NAU’s business college and provides transformational support for student skill development, scholarships, and technology.

21. Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Raul H. Castro Social and Behavioral Sciences building is named for the first and only Latino governor of Arizona and an NAU graduate. Here, expert faculty guide interactive classes, discuss solutions to important world challenges, and research ways to effect change.

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17. International Pavilion

Built to foster global engagement on campus, this modern building features art exhibitions, gaming areas, and study zones, and encourages greater understanding between cultures. It’s located right next to the International House—where students who are passionate about global issues and foreign languages reside.

18. Central Pedway

This scenic pedestrian pedway and bike bridge intersects the city’s urban trail system, landing on south campus at The Suites, a residential community for upper-division students. You can even get refreshed at the ground-level Starbucks or try the famous chicken wings at The Coupe.

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Undeniably NAU’s most unusual venue, the Walkup Skydome is the second-largest wood-framed dome in the world, with a roof that spans more than 500 feet and rises 142 feet above the playing surface. The dome provides seating for about 10,000 for football, basketball, and indoor track and field competitions, as well as major concerts, commencements, and other sizable university and community events. It is named for former university president J. Lawrence Walkup.

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The engineering building’s visual appeal represents the cutting-edge engineering concepts taking place within. Degrees range from computer and environmental engineering to construction management. To the west, students in the renowned Forestry program enjoy access to nearly 50,000 acres of nearby forest for hands-on research.

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Also called the Düb, this gathering place features a dining hall and a wide variety of retail dining options—from Italian to New York-style and Latin-inspired menus—as well as conference rooms and social spaces. It’s also home to the South Academic Success Center which offers tutoring, academic mentoring and test prep courses.

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The College of Health and Human Services is the headquarters for education in the health professions. Here, students in dental hygiene, nursing, fitness wellness, physical education, public health, and speech-language sciences gain practical and real-world experience in a variety of clinical settings.

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Ardrey Memorial Auditorium is the largest performance venue of its kind in northern Arizona. Along with the Kitt Recital Hall, these make up the cornerstone to the university’s Performing and Fine Arts Center, which serves as a hub for arts education at NAU.

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Students who need to pull an all-nighter will find everything they need at Cline Library, including quiet study rooms, research assistance, and free computer access. The 400-seat Assembly Hall hosts films and guest speakers, while the Scholars’ Corner Café helps fuel those late-night study sessions.

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The new 200,000-square-foot Honors College and residence hall is a dynamic living and learning environment that brings together high-achieving students from various backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of campus, the facility features student housing, a writing center, state-of-the-art classrooms and an exercise room.

Ranked one of the “greenest” buildings in the world, the ARD building showcases the latest in high-performance construction technology, energy efficiency, and use of renewable energy resources. The facility houses several environmental-based organizations, while the top floor is home to a world-class research center that studies the spread of infectious diseases.

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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitality programs, the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management features recently renovated learning spaces, including a sophisticated demonstration kitchen and beverage lab for hands-on learning.

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