A national wakeup call and a culture shift in higher education form the backdrop for a new Northern Arizona University initiative that seeks to boost the effectiveness of first-year courses. Professor Michelle Miller, incoming chair of psychology and a prominent voice in course redesign, is playing a central role in NAU’s First-Year Learning Initiative, which intends to increase student engagement and retention by revamping courses across a broad range of disciplines. “This is about … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting First-Year Learning Initiative
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Traditional Roofing was started about a decade ago by Matt Behmer. Despite challenges related to the recession, Behmer's company has experienced success in part because of a strong work ethic. Traditional Roofing has also been supported by local contractors who are committed to using Flagstaff businesses. Traditional Roofing has been working on some high profile projects recently (including the Amtrak Train Station's re-roofing) and the company has also been selected to work on a public … [Read more...] about
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National Chains Employing Local Contractors
Local contractors have not been overlooked by national chains. In fact, qualified Northern Arizona construction companies are doing business all over the state and throughout the United States for nationally recognized companies. Bed, Bath & Beyond, PETCO, TJ Max, Wal-Mart, IHOP and KFC are just a few of the national chains that prefer Northern Arizona contractors. “We work all over the country,” said Pete Muscarella, president of Straightline Builders, Inc., which has done work in … [Read more...] about National Chains Employing Local Contractors
U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl
Dr. Robert Shelton Resigns as UA President to Lead Fiesta Bowl The Fiesta Bowl is looking to the former university president to aid in repairing its tattered reputation. Shelton, who is a physicist by training, has been U of A President for nearly five years. Governor Jan Brewer's statement's on Shelton's appointment: “I would like to thank Dr. Robert Shelton for all the work he has done as President of the University of Arizona, and congratulate him on his new role as Executive … [Read more...] about U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl
County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Coconino County Career Center Director Carol Curtis is being recognized with the Workforce Practitioner of the Year award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). Curtis was honored by the AAED at their annual conference in Prescott, Arizona. Curtis has worked for Coconino County for 26 years, with 17 of those years as the Director of the Coconino County Career Center. During her tenure at the Career Center, Curtis was instrumental in providing employment and … [Read more...] about County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Longtime Flagstaff Business owner Julie Sullivan is a graphic designer and marketer, who has nearly three decades working with other businesses and nonprofits. In this FBN Web Exclusive, the owner of Luckygirl Productions, says businesses need to understand branding on a deeper level, a process involving analysis of a the company's structure and mission. While her industry has changed quite a bit since she started in 1984, many of the values are the same: creativity and continually … [Read more...] about
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Revolutionary Road for Rangelands
We often take the landscapes around us and those who manage them for granted. But as resources become scarcer, they become more valued. Hence, the growing interest in Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES). PES offers financial incentives to farmers or landowners to manage their land to provide an ecological service. And it’s a topic important enough for the United Nations – in 2005, they commissioned the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, which identified specific environmental services: crops, … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Road for Rangelands
New Business Displaying at Art Walk
Flagstaff business owners Maureen Adras and Leslie Jackson will display some of their works at the First Friday Artwalk. The owners of BoldCow make recycling furniture into an art form. The one-of-a-kind furniture is taken through many stages before it is considered ready for sale. Jackson and Adras are featuring their work at The Seasoned Kitchen at 106 N. San Francisco Street between 6-9:00 p.m. The furniture will be displayed upstairs Friday night. Downstairs, tasty treats and … [Read more...] about New Business Displaying at Art Walk
Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
After last month’s groundbreaking at Twin Arrows Casino, Northern Arizonans hope to be put to work on the $150 million construction project. “Hopefully, work will be awarded to local contractors, but it is really up to the construction manager’s or owner’s discretion,” said Kim Brewster of Northern Arizona Building Association. “We have a lot of qualified subs in Northern Arizona.” NJ Shaum & Sons is one of the qualified. “We hope we can get some of the bid,” said Frank Patton, president. … [Read more...] about Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
The partners of Peak Engineering, Inc. in Flagstaff are celebrating their one year anniversary. Julie Leid, Anne Dunno and Tom Smith left other engineering jobs to start a new firm during the recession. The partners are reporting a successful first year and have hired their first employee. Julie Leid says Peak Engineering has a lot to look forward to in its second year. "Just being a part of building the community, that's what we do as civil engineers is infrastructure work and site … [Read more...] about Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success