In just three years, Northern Arizona University health professions programs have expanded their presence at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, earned recognition for quality and are generating a pronounced economic impact. NAU began physician assistant and physical therapy programs at the campus in 2012, beginning with just 29 total students. Today, those programs have been joined by occupational therapy and the total student count is up to 184. That number was projected to reach 355 by 2019, … [Read more...] about NAU’s Growth Includes Phoenix BioMedical Campus
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Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Takes Position
As an iconic symbol of Arizona’s Winter Wonderland, the Weatherford Hotel’s glistening Great Pinecone will be hoisted into place, high atop the historic building as the centerpiece of downtown Flagstaff this weekend, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Suspended like a giant holiday ornament, the LED lighted, seven-foot-tall aluminum Pinecone with more than 200 petals is to Flagstaff what the Times Square Ball is to New York and has become the emblem of New Year’s Eve in Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Takes Position
NPA Science Teacher Kaci Heins Honored
Flagstaff’s Kaci Heins, a sixth grade science teacher at Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff, has been named the 2015 Middle School Science Teacher of the Year. The Arizona Science Teachers Association recognized Heins’s extraordinary efforts to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, including writing grants to fund the robotics program, sending students to near space through the high altitude balloon program and submitting a student experiment to the International … [Read more...] about NPA Science Teacher Kaci Heins Honored
Film Being Highlighted in Sedona
On Monday, December 7th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona, will present “Aluna,” an astonishing film about saving the planet, from the indigenous Kogi people of Northern Colombia. This “message from another world,” is part of two weeks of local Climate Care Awareness events, from November 28th through December 12th. David Warr, co-founder of the ChocolaTree restaurant in Sedona, who is one of a small handful of people that has been allowed to visit the Kogi, will be present for Q&A. The … [Read more...] about Film Being Highlighted in Sedona
Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been facing a number of challenges, both personally and professionally. These challenges led to much reflection about how to deal with times of difficulty. It comes to no surprise for regular readers, but I have some thoughts on the topic. Not surprisingly, my favorite philosophers, the Stoics, give us guidance. A core tenant of Stoicism is also the key to dealing with troubling times. As Epictetus (a slave for much of his life) began his book, “The Enchiridion … [Read more...] about Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
Trailer becomes Barbie’s Dream House on wheels for destination weddings It happened to her one too many times. Fortune Brandel, a stylist who specializes in weddings, found herself at a venue with two electric outlets and two hours to prepare 10 bridesmaids for a wedding. There had to be a better way. She thought it over and began looking for a trailer with floor space and a kitchen that she could take with her to any venue. Now, the bride and her bridesmaids can spend the hours leading … [Read more...] about Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
Vista Hospice: New Name, Return to Mission
Northland Hospice and Palliative Care changed its name to Vista Hospice after a thoughtful and lengthy rebranding process. The name change has been confusing for some Flagstaff residents who thought that perhaps the local, well-known Northland Hospice was purchased by a larger, national organization. “No one has bought us out,” the organization’s CEO Trish Bartholomew emphasized. “We will not be ‘for-profit’ – that’s in our founding papers with the Arizona Corporation Commission.” The … [Read more...] about Vista Hospice: New Name, Return to Mission
Apps Helping Northern Arizona Businesses Perform
Chances are that by now, you have a smartphone, tablet, laptop and/or computer. And, chances are you never leave home or go to work without one or more of them. While much attention is given to the coolest personal apps, the rise of business apps is a trend that cannot be overlooked. The number of smartphones and mobile technology in businesses of all sizes has exploded in the last few years with apps that help you do your job and run your business better. According to statista.com, in … [Read more...] about Apps Helping Northern Arizona Businesses Perform
Walking the Walk in our STEM City
As hopefully most readers know, Flagstaff declared itself as America’s first STEM Community in 2012. STEM (the ubiquitous acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is commonly discussed in our schools, in academia and in workforce development as a goal for literacy in the 21st Century. In Flagstaff, we have a wealth of STEM resources in our businesses (e.g., Gore & Associates, Senestech, Machine Solutions, Northern Arizona Healthcare, etc.) and research institutions (e.g., … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk in our STEM City
Community Participating in #GivingTuesday
As the holidays arrive, consumers and business alike have come to know shopping terms such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, a new term and day has emerged: #GivingTuesday. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and those widely recognized shopping days. This year, #GivingTuesday is Dec. 1. The day was the brainchild of 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City. The group’s goal was to utilize social media – hence the hashtag – to connect … [Read more...] about Community Participating in #GivingTuesday