Pictured left to right Miss Native American UA, Dean Julie Funk, Hon. N. Levi Esquerra, Byron Tsabetsaye, President Buu Nygren, Dr. Alberta Arviso.
All Things Bright and Beautiful
whose ancestral lands are in the southwest region. The new CVM sign located at our Oro Valley Campus displays the Navajo phrase: “Nanise’ Naaldlooshii Bila’ashdla’ii Nihá Nahasdzáán Bikáá’ Niilyéii Baa Haa Hasin dóó Baa’ Ahééh Ílí which translates to “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small…” These words were created by one of the first Navajo veterinarians and reviewed by a Dinè Language and Cultural Advisor. The unveiling represents a humbling and celebratory occasion to reinforce our college’s
The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine joined representatives from the Navajo Nation to unveil a new campus sign featuring Diné Bizaad (Navajo language). In partnership with the Office of Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement and the Linguistic Department, the Native Languages Campus Sign Initiative reflects our enduring commitment to representing, uplifting, and including Native American communities within our physical and cultural spaces. The project aims to create a welcoming and inclusive place for Native American students, faculty, staff, and visitors while honoring the Native Nations
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