NAU Game Design Club
Support Northern Arizona University's Brand New Game Design Club!

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Who we are

The newly founded NAU Game Design Club is a community of passionate students who are dedicated to creating, learning, and sharing their love of creating video games and interactive media. We need your support to make our mission a reality!

Our goal is to provide students with hands-on experiences in game development, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation. 

Game Design club members presentingYour contributions will help us:

  • Host and Compete in Game Jams: These intense, short-term projects allow students to sharpen their skills, network with industry peers, and create original games.
  • Attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco: GDC is the largest annual gathering of professional game developers, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and career development.
  • Invite Guest Speakers from the Industry: We want to bring in professionals to inspire and mentor students, sharing insights from their work in game design, development, and related fields.
  • Run Workshops and Skill-Building Sessions: Through hands-on learning opportunities, students can deepen their expertise in areas like coding, design, art, and storytelling.
  • Host Campus and Community Events: Our club aims to foster a vibrant community around game design, encouraging creative expression and collaboration both on campus and beyond.

Game Design club member showing work

Help us bring our game design dreams to life!

Your donation will directly impact our ability to provide these experiences and help our students grow as creators, innovators, and future industry leaders. Whether you’re an NAU alum, a local community member, or a game enthusiast, we welcome your support in building this exciting new chapter for NAU’s Game Design Club!

Thank you so much for considering a donation to the Northern Arizona University Game Design Club! Your support, at any level, makes a huge difference in helping our students gain valuable experience, learn new skills, and pursue their passions in game development. Together, we can empower the next generation of creators and innovators. We truly appreciate your generosity and belief in our mission!

Thank you!

Game Club advisor Jared Duval


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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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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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