Department of History

Your generosity on NAU Giving Day ignites a passion for history and empowers the next generation of historians.

Your support to the History Department directly funds visiting scholars, enriches academic experiences, and provides scholarships that enable students to delve deep into the past, gaining insights that shape our future. Together, we can inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and preserve our collective heritage.

Join us in nurturing the scholars who will uncover untold stories and shape the narratives of tomorrow with your impactful donation today. Thank you for your Axe of Kindness!

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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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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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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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