FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona student-athletes from the football, swimming and diving and track and field squads helped students move into dorms across campus Thursday in preparation for the start of school on Monday.

“It helps connect to the students,” said junior wide receiver Mike Czyz. “Not only for football but all the teams, it makes a one-on-one connection with people so they feel like they know who is playing. It allows us to promote the games so we can get more students to come.”

The football team took the afternoon off from practice to participate in the event. NAU opens the season on Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Walkup Skydome.

Photos from Northern Arizona Campus Move In

DID YOU KNOW…Student-athletes, coaches and athletic department staff combined to volunteer more than 4,500 hours over the 2009-10 academic year, assisting with events like Red Ribbon Week, Relay for Life, Welcome Back Jacks, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Adopt a Family, Climb to Conquer Cancer. In all, the department participated with more than 20 different organizations and/or events.