As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and friends. The Northern Arizona University community also looks forward to starting a new calendar year, filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. A brand-new semester provides an opportunity to meet new people and reunite with others on our campuses. Along with our partners from the other state universities, we also look forward to hearing how higher education funding will fare with the governor and … [Read more...] about Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
Stronger as One Coalition Striving to Learn More about Mental Health Issues
Greetings to all reading the Flagstaff Business News today. My name is Larry Henry and I am the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council coordinator (CJCC) for Coconino County. Prior to arriving in Flagstaff in mid-June, I lived in Jefferson City, Missouri where I was the Treatment Court administrator in Cole County, and for the previous six years, I held the position of 5th Ward City Councilman for the City of Jefferson. I have spent more than 20 years working in local and state … [Read more...] about Stronger as One Coalition Striving to Learn More about Mental Health Issues
Exploring in 2020 and Beyond
As we saw 2019 to be a strong travel year, sights are set for 2020, 2021 and even 2022. Demand has been very high, triggering the need to make reservations even earlier. That ideal hotel room and its location, the exact suite aboard the cruise ship, river cruise vessels or yachts, and the adventure-seeker’s experience all require early bookings. Benefits include best rates and availability, lower cost on travel insurance and more amenities, to name a few. A number of cruise lines have come … [Read more...] about Exploring in 2020 and Beyond
Recovering from Injury, Surgery Quickly, Naturally
In our mountain town, December is usually the month where it’s getting pretty cold but there’s not quite enough snow to head to the mountain to ski or snowboard. What can our active Flagstaffians do? Well, heading to a warmer climate to run, ride or climb is an option. But another great option is to take a little downtime to recover from that nagging injury that has been plaguing you all summer long! The end of the year also is commonly when people have met their insurance deductible and … [Read more...] about Recovering from Injury, Surgery Quickly, Naturally
How to Properly Hold a Leash to Prevent Upper Extremity Injuries
Dogs and people go hand in hand in Flagstaff, literally. We are a very dog-friendly town and many of us own furry friends. With owning a dog comes the responsibility of walking your furry companion. Have you ever been knocked to the ground by your friend’s excitement in chasing a squirrel? Holding a leash can be dangerous at times and many different injuries can occur. I have seen people for occupational therapy, after a fall, when they present with a broken wrist or a thumb ligament injury … [Read more...] about How to Properly Hold a Leash to Prevent Upper Extremity Injuries
Bringing Your 2020 Vision into Focus
Many of us consider the stroke of midnight into the New Year to be some sort of magical reset button that comes with snow flurries and a kiss. I happen to be one of them. However, turning that magical moment into everyday life usually takes a little more than fairy dust, like a bold decision, courage, perseverance and a pathologically unshakeable belief that what you want to achieve is not only possible, it’s inevitable, and it’s already here. Clean Up That Lens It’s hard to have 20/20 … [Read more...] about Bringing Your 2020 Vision into Focus
Celebrating, Shopping, Giving Locally
Hello all! Happy Holidays! The holidays are a magical time up here in the north. The Polar Express is making kids’ dreams come true. There are tree lightings and hot chocolate, ice skating and, of course, the Pinecone Drop to look forward to. All over the area, communities come together to celebrate together. I want to take some time this month to encourage all of us to do as much of our celebrating and shopping at local businesses as possible. When we spend money at locally owned businesses, … [Read more...] about Celebrating, Shopping, Giving Locally
Moving Talent Along Workforce Pipeline
Tristan Steagall, a senior at Coconino High School, demonstrated items he created as part of an engineering class in the Coconino Institute of Technology program at CHS. These included things like a prosthetic hand and forearm made with the help of a 3D printer, Virtual Reality glasses, and a device straight out of an “Iron Man” movie that fires a shot of burning gas. “I wanted to show what it is to be in the classroom,” he said. Steagall was among the 40 people who attended the fourth … [Read more...] about Moving Talent Along Workforce Pipeline
Treating Winter, Holiday Blues
December is here, and with it, the holidays. There is less daylight and for many, more drinking. For students, December means finals and the end of the semester. There may be rushing around with the pressure to get just the right gifts and attend parties. Many people increase their debt. While the blues can occur anytime of the year, they receive more publicity around the holidays. In psychology, there are different ways we define “The Blues.” SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder occurs … [Read more...] about Treating Winter, Holiday Blues
Maggie Barrera Proves Tenacity is a Winning Trait
People find inspiration from a variety of sources. For Maggie Barrera, it came from being told she wasn’t good – at playing volleyball, that is. She worked hard and ultimately proved her doubters wrong, turning herself into an outstanding player and one of Northern Arizona University’s most decorated volleyball players ever. Barrera grew up in Salinas, California, 20 miles northeast of Monterey. She played a lot of basketball and at one point decided she would eventually go to college to play … [Read more...] about Maggie Barrera Proves Tenacity is a Winning Trait