Elevate Student Success in CAL

Where passions become professions

The College of Art and Letters (CAL) encompasses the humanities, creative arts, and language studies, but we represent much more than a collection of academic departments. Our students become teachers and interior designers, historians and philosophers, lawyers and professional writers, and imaginative leaders across career paths.

We help students build an understanding of the world around them and express their knowledge and creativity. We guide them on the path to finding their voice and vision while honing analytic, artistic, and linguistic abilities—all while growing into a talented professional with the skills to succeed in a wide range of modern careers.

NAU Giving Day is a great opportunity to support the arts and humanities at NAU. Click the give button to see a list of CAL funds that are helping to advance creativity and scholarly endeavors across CAL for students, faculty, and the community.

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Fuel the Arts and Creativity: College of Arts and Letters Challenge

$11,500

Fuel the Arts and Creativity: College of Arts and Letters Challenge

Maximize your impact on the College of Arts and Letters and unlock an additional $11,500 in funding for the college. Once 25 gifts are made to any College of Arts and Letters funds, we will release a generous gift of $1,500 from CAL Dean Julie Piering to the Ethics Bowl, and a generous gift of $10,000 from an anonymous donor to the Martin Springer Institute Expanded Center. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks

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Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge

$26,000

Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge

Laurie Mittenthal has created a new fund in memory of her mother and alumna, Patricia Hunter Mittenthal, ’89. The Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund supports currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are members of federally recognized Native American Tribes and may be facing unexpected costs or financial hardship in their final year at NAU. She has pledged to release $26,000 to this fund once we receive 15 gifts to any fund for Native Americans on Giving Day. Thank you to Laurie for providing this challenge!

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True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board

$11,750

True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board

Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 125 alumni gifts of $125 or more on #NAUGivingDay the following NAU Alumni Association Board members will release a collective $11,750 in gifts. Thank you to: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members. Go Jacks!

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Presidential Rally for the Lumberjack Marching Band

$30,000

Presidential Rally for the Lumberjack Marching Band

President Cruz Rivera challenges you to rally together for the Lumberjack Marching Band's journey to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! Once 30 donors join the cause, President Cruz Rivera will authorize the release of an additional $30,000, maximizing our support for the band and ensuring our members can share their talent and the Lumberjack spirit with millions. Every gift goes farther in making this dream a reality for our talented NAU students!

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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge

$25,000

Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge

Join the NAU Foundation board and show your pride with a gift to support this challenge on #NAUGivingDay. The following NAU Foundation Board members have committed to a collective impact totaling $25,000, which will be released when 125 first time donors make a gift. Thank you to: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member. WE Are Lumberjacks!

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Jay and Linda Butler Ceramics 25k Match

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Jay and Linda Butler Ceramics 25k Match

Thanks to the generosity of Jay and Linda Butler, every dollar donated to the Ceramics program will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $25,000. Your gift will be doubled, helping to elevate the growth and success of our talented ceramics students and faculty. This match will make a lasting impact, fueling innovation and artistry in the Ceramics program at NAU.

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