Comunidad de Cariño: Building Community at NAU
Support Student Success and Belonging!
Celebrate Community
At NAU, student belonging is a cornerstone of academic success. Comunidad de Cariño is a series of community-building events designed to celebrate students, create connection, and support holistic well-being.
These events are led by the Office of Inclusive Excellence and hosted in partnership with various NAU departments, bringing together the entire NAU community to share meals, stories, and resources in a welcoming environment. Highlights include a signature leadership conference and a monthly gathering, ¿Qué Pasa?, where all students can connect, reflect, and explore leadership and engagement opportunities.
“When I attended this event my first year, I finally felt like I found a place on campus where I could just be myself.” – NAU Student Participant 2024What Students Are Saying
"These events enabled me to develop friendships with other student leaders across campus and gave me the knowledge that I had that support system when I needed it." - Carolina Hernandez Jimenez
"Opportunities like this leadership program have helped me rely on my strengths (values, language, experience) to grow professionally and find a strong community of professionals who showed that I can accomplish my dreams. It was inspiring to hear their stories filled with resilience that I could see myself in, and aspire for more in life." - Julia Atrian
Make Your Impact
Rooted in NAU’s community-building efforts, these events are open to all and designed to foster sense of belonging, mentorship, and campus connection for the entire NAU community.
$20
Share a Meal
A gift at this level provides dinner for one student attending the Comunidad de Cariño dinner.
$50
Keep the Conversation Going
A gift at this level supports ¿Qué Pasa? sessions, monthly student gatherings that create opportunities for connection and reflection among the Lumberjack community
$100
Fuel Community
A gift at this level supports our team's efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere and lasting sense of Lumberjack pride.
$250
Celebration
A gift at this level supports event programming, including live student performances and guest speakers that inspire and educate.
$500
Sustain a Leñador Tradition
A gift at this level ensures Comunidad de Cariño gatherings at NAU continue to grow and evolve and support the entire Lumberjack community for years to come.
