Author Michael Martone will be in Flagstaff May 16, 17, and 18 to teach a fiction/nonfiction workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day and give a reading on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Liberal Arts bldg., Rm. 120. “Martone is a real-life kind of writer. He writes about trains, photo booths, field guides, water bottles. He's also one of the funniest people and writers I know,” said Nicole Walker, assistant professor and director of the MFA program in Creative Writing. “His work … [Read more...] about Book Reading at NAU Tonight
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Flagstaff – America’s First STEM City
“You can’t get a cup of coffee in Flagstaff without bumping into a scientist,” joked Ira Flatow, National Public Radio Science Friday host broadcasting from the 2011 Flagstaff Festival of Science. Indeed, Flagstaff is full of scientists, techies, engineers and mathematicians. But how to tap this brainpower to support local schools where students often turn away from the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career path? Enter Flagstaff STEM Consortium, a collective of more than 80 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff – America’s First STEM City
Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
The median price of a single-family-home sold in Flagstaff in April 2013 was $260,000. That’s up 2.6% from April 2012. The volume of home sales was actually lower than a year ago by 11%. Most experts attribute the low volume to lack of inventory; availablelistings of Flagstaff single family homes are down 7.7% from this time last year. Thatlack of inventory necessarily creates upward price pressure. Last month was the first April since 2006 when the median sold price for Flagstaff single … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
Chamber President has New Appointment
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Julie Pastrick, was recently appointed as an ex-officio member of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Board of Directors. She serves in this capacity as Chairman of the Rural Business Development Advisory Council which advises the ACA Board on rural business development strategies, including job creation, diversifying economies and attracting new investment. The ACA is guided by a 31-member Board of Directors, with Governor Jan … [Read more...] about Chamber President has New Appointment
2013 Physician of the Year – Nathan Avery
Nathan Avery, M.D., was known as a physician who was compassionate, upbeat and thoughtful—even as he dealt with some of the most difficult and heart-wrenching cases. He was recognized for his clinical and surgical expertise as well as his willingness to assist his colleagues, going above and beyond expectations. He was respected for his intuitive insight related to traumatic injuries and life-threatening neurological conditions. Dr. Avery specialized in adult and … [Read more...] about 2013 Physician of the Year – Nathan Avery
CCC Evaluating Options for the Future
A combination of state budget cuts, and limited revenue sources has prompted Coconino Community College's President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein to enlist community leaders to examine its finances and make recommendations to address the College future financial plans. The Citizens' Review Panel has been studying CCC's finances in a series of meetings to fully understand the College's financial situation. Beginning in 2008, the College identified more than 100 cost-savings initiatives designed to … [Read more...] about CCC Evaluating Options for the Future
NAU President Embracing Technology
Flagstaff's largest employer announces plans to continue to embrace new technologies moving forward. In a recent panel discussion in San Francisco, based on commonly asked questions about technology in higher education, Northern Arizona University President John Haeger offered at least one definitive answer. “As a large public institution, NAU will see massive and fundamental transformation,” Haeger said. Haeger was one of four speakers on a panel last week at the Association of Governing … [Read more...] about NAU President Embracing Technology
United Way of NA Hiring New President
After a nationwide search that attracted more than 100 applicants, United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) has chosen Jill Briggs of Beaufort, SC, as its next President and CEO. Briggs, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of the United Way of Lowcountry, SC, will take the helm when outgoing UWNA President and CEO Kerry Blume retires in June. “I am pleased and honored to be selected to serve United Way of Northern Arizona in this capacity,” said Briggs, a 17-year veteran of the … [Read more...] about United Way of NA Hiring New President
Mountainaire Bill Advancing to House Floor
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) introduced the Mountainaire Relief Bill (H.R.862), which passed unanimously today in the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation would correct a decades-old surveying error that put part of some people's private property inside the boundaries of Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. After guiding the bill through committee, Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement: “Homeowners should not have … [Read more...] about Mountainaire Bill Advancing to House Floor
Running For Water Passing Through Flagstaff
Steve Spear, 49, is running the equivalent of a marathon a day for the next five months, logging over 3,000 miles to raise $1.5 million to provide clean water for a Kenyan village of 30,000 people. Putting faith into action, Spear’s Running for Water campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for the countless people in Africa who live – and die – every day without clean water. ‘Running for Water’ is the brainchild of Spear, a former pastor at Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago, IL. … [Read more...] about Running For Water Passing Through Flagstaff