Native American Student Affairs

New batch of photos from this year's Native American Graduation Celebration!
Including graduate portraits, photos with Dallas Goldtooth, our student speakers and NASA Leadership Awards. Thank you all again!
Photo Gallery: https://arizona.box.com/s/nr3nzr24bxx4a9secl8c4t9tetvgi1p6
or click the Sproutlink in our Bio.

☀️ Native American Student Affairs Summer Update ☀️

Please note that the NASA office will be temporarily closed May 25–29 for floor cleaning and office maintenance.

Summer office hours will begin June 1, 2026: 🕙 Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We hope everyone has a safe and restful summer! Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or call our main line at (520) 626-2084 if needed. ✨

✨ Sharing on behalf of the UA's Knowledge River Scholars Program ✨

The Youth Archiving Fellowship Program is an exciting opportunity for Pascua Yaqui youth ages 16–24 to explore digital archiving, cultural preservation, and community storytelling.

Participants will:
• Develop digital archiving skills
• Learn the importance of preserving cultural and historical documents
• Connect with community and culture
• Receive a stipend
• No prior experience needed

🗓 June 15–18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library
5100 W. Calle Tetakusim, Tucson, AZ 85757

Space is limited!

Interested students can contact:
📧 [email protected] OR Berlin Loa [email protected]

From all of us at NASA, thank you for allowing us to celebrate alongside you during such an important milestone. It was an honor to recognize the achievements, resilience, and journeys of our incredible graduates and their families. We are proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to all that lies ahead. 🖤

The first batch of photos from Friday's event are available at the link in our bio or at this link: https://arizona.box.com/s/nr3nzr24bxx4a9secl8c4t9tetvgi1p6
We will continue to add more photos.

Thank you Class of 2026!

You’re invited ✨

Today at 1PM for our Semester Send Off Lunch featuring NDN Tacos. As we wrap up the semester, anyone who wants to stop by, please come over and eat.

Grateful for all the students, conversations, laughter, and memories this year. Wishing everyone a safe and restful summer ☀️

With appreciation,
Talia, Interim Director-NASA

🎬✨ Happening Today at NASA ✨🎬

Take a break from finals stress and join us for Pixar Movie Day! Come hang out, relax, enjoy some laughs, and recharge before the semester wraps up 🌟

🍕 Pizza
🥤 Rootbeer Floats
🎥 Pixar movies
🫶 Good vibes

📍 Nugent Building, Room 205
🕛 Starting at 12 PM | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Bring a friend and come chill with us! 💫

Sharing on behalf of our community partners ✨💻⚛️

Quantum Quest is a FREE Summer Resident Camp introducing students to the exciting world of quantum computing, technology, and innovation at the University of Arizona!

Participants will engage in hands-on STEM learning, connect with mentors, and explore emerging technologies shaping the future.

📅 June 8–12, 2026
📍 Tucson, AZ
👧 Girl’s Ages: 14–17
🏫 Transportation between the Hacienda & UA campus provided

Check out the flyer for registration details and QR code to apply!

Announcement:
The NASA office will be closing early today in preparation for the Native American Graduation Ceremony.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, May 11.

We look forward to celebrating our graduates today.

We were so honored to spend the evening sharing dinner with our keynote speaker, before stopping in at the AISES End of Year Banquet with student leaders.

Tomorrow, Dallas will deliver the keynote for our UA Native American Graduation Celebration, and we are excited to celebrate our graduates and all they have accomplished. ✨

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Last minute reminders for Native American Graduation Celebration & NASA Leadership Awards!

🔹 Grad plan to arrive between 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. while doors open for guests at 3:00 p.m.
🔹 Everyone in attendance must follow the UA Clear Bag Policy, including grads and speakers.
🔹 Prohibited items include balloons, confetti, noisemakers, etc.
🔹 For additional Graduation Celebration Guidelines, click the Sprout link in the bio and click this post.
🔹 Staff and volunteers will be wearing easily identifiable red lanyards and badges if you have questions.

Congratulations to all our graduates and winners! 🎉🎉