Category: Education

Through Feb. 9 — Application period for 2018-2020 Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at NAU

By Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at NAU Are you an undergraduate student interested in building a more inclusive conservation movement? The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at Northern Arizona University is a trans-disciplinary program that creates a community of…

2018 Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project update

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project’s (FWPP) forest treatments across the project area are continuing as planned. Despite the recent default by the U.S. Forest Service’s contractor, in the Dry Lake Hills Phase I, the City and Forest Service…

NAU update for Feb. 2

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will…

KNAU update for Feb. 2

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 2nd, 2018 This…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Feb. 1

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth February 1, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces…

New scholarship helps students ‘re-boot’ at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College students who may have had difficulties with the rigors of college in the past now have a chance to “re-boot” their college careers. A new Re-Boot scholarship is now being offered at CCC through the CCC…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 30

In This Issue Beer and Gear Benefits F3! Packed Agenda for Council Tonight What Do YOU Want from our Vocal Local Workshops? Climate Action Planning Survey Results Luna’s Corner: Re-cap of the Jan 22 Open Spaces Commission Meeting Final High Occupancy Housing…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 30

Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 30, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Youth Art Exhibition Caring for Children Award Tax Refund Budgeting Class FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium…

Feb. 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Dreamers: Who Are They’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Last Saturday our radio program addressed: Kinship Care in Arizona. This Saturday the subject will be: DREAMERS: WHO ARE THEY. Ad on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/547326862332887/ Ad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBsrK-kwLs). Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed…

2018 Academy Summer Leader Position Extended to Feb. 2

FLAGSTAFF — The Academy Team has EXTENDED the deadline date for 13-plus Summer Leader positions to February 2nd! The Academy (Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science) is a five-week residential and academic program that helps high school students, grades 9-11, to…

Feb. 5 — ‘Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of Mexico’ to be presented at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Feb 5 at 4 pm in LA 136 Dr. Derek Burdette, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Oregon will present, “Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of…

Feb. 6 — Joint Land Use Study Community Meeting

BELLEMONT — The public is invited to attend a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) meeting on Feb. 6. There will be a presentation at 6:15pm with opportunities for the public to ask questions and provide feedback. The project team will summarize…

Feb. 7 — Free flu shots offered in Page

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering free flu shots at the CCPHSD Northern Region office, 467 Vista Avenue, Page, Arizona on Wednesday, February 7 from 10 AM – 1 PM. No appointment is needed. Influenza…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26

VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…

NAU update for Jan. 26

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Jan. 26 NAU paleoecologist discovering secrets of Northern Norway’s history in lake mud Scott Anderson is part of a team studying thousand-year-old biomarkers preserved in lake bottoms that tell the story of…

KNAU update for Jan. 26

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 26th, 2018 This…

Free flu shots offered at CCPHSD Clinic

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering free seasonal flu shots (while supplies last) at the CCPHSD Clinic in Flagstaff. To schedule an appointment, call the Clinic at 928-679-7222 or toll-free at 1-877-679-7272. Influenza (flu) activity continues…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 25

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 25, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces…

ECoNA Q&A with NAU President Dr. Rita Cheng

Dr. Rita Hartung Cheng became the 16th president of Northern Arizona University more than three years ago. Almost immediately, she made her mark in the community, taking several leadership roles in the community, including a seat on the ECoNA Executive Board.…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 24

 ADVANCING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION The holidays are over and the LAUNCH Flagstaff Community Actions Networks (CANs) have already been hard at work.  Here are some recent accomplishments over the past several weeks. 3 STEPS FORWARD LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and…

Page CCC student receives new Spring to Success scholarship

PAGE — A student at Coconino Community College in Page will be springing to success after receiving a newly created scholarship. Marissa Tsinnajinnie of Bitter Springs received the first-ever Spring to Success scholarship to attend classes at CCC in Page. The…

Jan. 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latino Leaders Wanted’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINO LEADERS WANTED. We will be highlighting Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute and addressing Latino leadership in general. Here is the link to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_rdw6GP6s.  …

NAU update for Jan. 19

Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 19 New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   January 16, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff Flagstaff Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair Tax Refund Budgeting Class 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium The Skills That Matter:…

NAU update for Jan. 12

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Jan. 12 NAU celebrating Martin Luther King Day with march, community service Students are volunteering at organizations throughout the community, and at 1 p.m. there will be a march from the DuBois…

Jan. 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Legislative Priorities 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings, and a happy 2018! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2018. With the help of our guests we will address tax cuts, Medicare, Social Security, Budget and Caregiving. Arizona legislative priorities will…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 11

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 11, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   January 9, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Tax Refund Budgeting Class Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Homeless and Runaway Youth Drive Student Climate Action Challenge FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff 2018…

KNAU update for Jan. 5

Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 5th, 2018 Earth Notes:…

ECoNA update for Jan. 4

Recently, ECoNA Executive Board member and Coconino Community College President Dr. Colleen A. Smith was appointed to the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education by Gov. Doug Ducey. We caught up with her to talk about what brought her to Flagstaff,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 4

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 4, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 2, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Winter Carnival on Ice City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program Tax Refund Budgeting Class Flagstaff Public Library’s January Calendar Meet…

Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…

Jan. 30 — Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class

Coconino County Community Services presents: Tax Season Budgeting Class When: Tuesday January 30, 2018 12 – 1pm Where: 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Contact: (928) 679-7453 to join the class Topics that will be covered:…

Feb. 2 — Deadline approaching for ‘A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!’

FLAGSTAFF — The deadline for “A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!” is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. We will show all of the photos and give out the awards at a Party/Reception/Awards Ceremony in the International Pavilion at…

Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event

FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance,  and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…

Jan. 22 — Expect More Arizona poll on education to be discussed at CCC&Y monthly board meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its first monthly board meeting of 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Pinon Room, Flagstaff. Jennifer Hernandez from…

KNAU update for Dec. 29

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – December 29th, 2017 Public…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 28

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 28, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   December 26, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Expect More Arizona Releases Inaugural Progress Meter Newsletter Become a Foster Parent! 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff North Pole Experience Homeless…

Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – December 22nd, 2017 Programming Updates…

Sedona Art Center Holiday Sale

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   More Opportunities to Learn at Sedona Arts Center Holiday Sale 10% off all Art Workshops See preview of Spring workshops below. Spring Workshops Sale! Give the Gift of Art to an artist friend…

Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class on Jan. 30. See more Coconino County news here

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services  will hold a “Tax Season Budgeting Class” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2625 N King St. Flagstaff, 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Topics that will be covered: Free Tax Preparation-Where can you…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 21, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library…

NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff

Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now.  Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…