On a weekday morning, 32-year-old Nelson Cody types on his laptop at the chapter house in Leupp, Arizona. A chapter house is a community meeting hall on the Navajo Nation. It's also where many Navajos living on the reservation must go to get online. "I come here two to ten times a week,” says Cody, a student at Northern Arizona University. “I come here for social reasons, Facebook, email, and for school reasons.” When the dirt roads are muddy or snowy, it can take Cody … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Implementing 4G Network
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Lumberjacks Sharpen Skills in Logging Sports
Northern Arizona University’s Logging Sports Team is reminding the country what being a lumberjack is all about. At the 73rd Annual Conclave of the Association of Western Forestry Clubs in Corvallis, Ore., at the end of March, the Lumberjacks finished seventh overall in a competition that involves throwing double-edged axes, climbing tall, swaying trees and balancing on suspended logs with running chainsaws. “It’s a pretty pure unadulterated sport with really strong ties to the … [Read more...] about Lumberjacks Sharpen Skills in Logging Sports
Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm
Thunder and lightening have accompanied the start of the region's winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. Sunday. There is a chance for between 10 and 24 inches of snow in the greater Flagstaff area. In addition to crews on standby to plow roads and respond to emergencies, Northern Arizona University has announced a campus wide closure Monday, to discourage travel during the snowstorm. Sunday would have been the last day of … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm
No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Members of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) visited the State Capitol to meet with legislators regarding the future of economic development in Arizona. Among those in attendance representing northern Arizona were: (l-r) John Saltonstall, business retention and expansion manager, Economic Vitality Division, city of Flagstaff; Stacey Button, Flagstaff’s economic vitality director; Jennus L. Burton, vice president, finance and administration for Northern Arizona University; … [Read more...] about No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
City Celebrating Diversity During Centennial Year
February, and specifically, Feb. 14, the State of Arizona celebrates its 100th birthday! I’m proud to say that the City of Flagstaff has played a significant role in this celebration by showcasing our rich heritage, growth and culture these past 100 years. As part of the Centennial, the state, along with the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission, designated a list of Legacy Projects. Flagstaff’s Centennial Walk was designated an official Arizona Centennial 2012 Legacy Project. The … [Read more...] about City Celebrating Diversity During Centennial Year
NAU Alumna Highlighting AZ Centennial
The Flagstaff community and NorthernArizona University will welcome NAU alumna and author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger as part of the president's speaker series and in honor of Arizona’s centennial celebration next month. Heidinger will discuss Arizona: 100 Years Grand, her recently published work selected as the official book of the state’s centennial celebration, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff. With the city of Sedona named after her … [Read more...] about NAU Alumna Highlighting AZ Centennial
2012 Centennial Celebration
Feb. 8 The event will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at NAU's High Country Conference Center. Arizona will celebrate its 100th year of statehood on February 14, 2012. Arizona is the 48th state and the last of the contiguous states to enter the Union in 1912. The Arizona Centennial Commission is commemorating the 100th anniversary by collaborating with the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission as well as communities, municipalities and institutions throughout the state. Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about 2012 Centennial Celebration
NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Craig Van Slyke, associate dean for Academic Programs at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has been selected as the dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, effective July 1. Van Slyke said NAU's focus on increasing access to undergraduate education and the potential for growth within The W.A. Franke College of Business attracted him to the role. “As a first generation college student myself, I know the impact that a university … [Read more...] about NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Should municipal governments offer tax breaks to some? Recently, the Flagstaff City Council turned down a tax incentive proposal for a local car dealer. Scott Baugh, who owns Planet Nissan Subaru Jeep, would have received a four-year tax rebate in exchange for bringing a Chrysler-Dodge dealership back to Flagstaff. Flagstaff Business News asked some experts to address the controversial issue of tax incentives and the role of municipal governments. “Local government does not have a vast … [Read more...] about Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One of the group’s members is Joanna Hale. While doing graduate work at Northern Arizona University, she saw significant food disparities: some community members were buying food at the Flagstaff Community … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production