Category: Education

City and Northern Arizona University Announce Neighborhood Liaison

FLAGSTAFF — After a competitive national recruitment, the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University have selected Karissa Morgan as the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs.  Karissa currently works for Arizona State University as a Senior…

Mountain Line, CCC partner in free bus pass program

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) and Coconino Community College (CCC) boards of directors have entered into a one-year agreement to provide Mountain Line transit passes to all CCC students and employees. This pilot program, which…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 29

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  Cross country practice continues all week and volleyball make up skills will be Monday after school.  Fit kids also runs every day after school except for…

Coconino County Health District warns against mosquito-borne illnesses

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is reminding residents and visitors to Northern Arizona to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses. The abundance of rain during monsoon season has increased mosquito activity. The CCPHSD Environmental…

KNAU update for Aug. 26

Minimum Wage Initiative Qualifies For Ballot Earth Notes: The White Mountains’ Jaguar 13 Ex-Navajo Nation Lawmakers Scheduled To Be Sentenced NAU Team Finds Endangered Jumping Mouse in Arizona and New Mexico Bald Eagle Population In Arizona On The Upswing Discounts…

Welcome Back Critical Mass Flash Mob Dance Party on NAU’s Campus to be held Sept. 1

FLAGSTAFF — Join the Shimoni Campaign for City Council on Thursday September 1st for a welcome back to school Critical Mass, Flash Mob, Dance Party on Campus! We will welcome the students back with a fun bicycle ride around campus ending outside…

NAU update for Aug. 25

NAU welcomes new and returning Lumberjacks New NAU visitor center opens in Prescott Valley Autopsies reveal new information about the Sverdlovsk anthrax accident Construction continues on north campus pedway, phase one complete Reminder: NAU is now tobacco-free Spotlight: Jut Wynne • Brandon…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 25

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents   CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Hub Appeal Rejected by Board of Adjustment Share Our Voting Video! Get Your Yard Signs for Local Ballot Initiatives Flagstaffelection.com: Your One-Stop-Shop for Local Election Information  

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 23

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Last Movies on the Square: Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2 TLC Support Group at Killip – August…

KNAU update for Aug. 19

Hopi VS Flagstaff Snowmaking Lawsuit Dismissed Earth Notes: The Thick-Billed Parrots of Northern Arizona Flagstaff Demonstrators Protest Police Violence Against Native Americans Brain Food: Strengthening Cells To Prevent Or Reverse Hearing Loss In Nevada, Tribes Push To Protect Land At…

NAU update for Aug. 18

High school students learn summer lessons at Northern Arizona University Michael Smith named director of NAU Cross Country and Track and Field Annual abandoned bike sale set for Friday, Aug. 26 Spotlight: Eric Yordy • Talima Pearson and Paul Keim • Bill Carter Read all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 18

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…

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

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 16 Click here to see the latest newsletter Thunder Over Flagstaff: August 27th Children’s Music and Arts Festival: August 20th Movies on the Square: The…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 15

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  SMS is looking for parent volunteers interested in attending the Site Council meetings.  They meet once a month before the PTO meetings and…

Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Your Authentic Social Presence’ on Sept. 8

R.S.V.P. today for “Your Authentic Social Presence” with Mike Russell  during the next Flagstaff Communicator’s monthly luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Russell, who manages the social media accounts for…

NAU update for Aug. 11

Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 11: Agreement strengthens NAU ties with Tohono O’odham Nation NAU ranked No. 1 in the nation for social media engagement in higher education Unlocking the mysteries of plant root function, from Alaska to South…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 11

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff Teacher Supply Drive to be held…

Governor and County work to promote child safety

Office of Highway Safety partners with Public Health Services District Injury Prevention Program on child passenger safety FLAGSTAFF – Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of…

AmigosNAZ to publish Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition

  FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ is accepting advertising orders and local community news for its Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition. While many think of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) as a time to attend cultural celebrations, it is also…

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

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9 Click here to see the latest newsletter 2016 Voting Records Coming Soon Preparing your child for kindergarten success starts early Family Game Day Thunder…

Flagstaff STEM City guest blog — Upward Bound at NAU

STEM City Stories Guest Blog by Karin Wadsack, Project Director, Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University’s Dynamic and Active Systems Lab (DASL) in the department of mechanical engineering partnered with the NAU Upward Bound summer program to engage high school students in university…

Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff holds outdoor events like recent Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party

FLAGSTAFF — Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff has been busy promoting its efforts to get Latinos off the couch and into the great outdoors. The organization was scheduled to hold a free Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party on Aug. 6 where…

KNAU update for Aug. 5

Carbon Offsets Could Help Fund Forest Restoration in Northern Arizona Arizona’s Largest Health Care System Reports 2 Cyber-Attacks Earth Notes: For Parking, There’s No Free Pass ‘Killing the Colorado’ Doc Examines the Human Causes Behind the Western Water Crisis U.S.…

Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce still seeking volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive

By the Flagstaff Unified School District • Flagstaff STEM CITY • Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce are looking for volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive. Sign up for a time August 5th and 6th between 11 am and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 4

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff…

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

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 2 Click here to see the latest newsletter Arizona @ Work August Calendar Movies on the Square: Zootopia (August 6th) Individuals In Need of Dental…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  We are getting geared up for another fantastic school year!  Are you ready?  Registration begins this week-8th grade is on Tuesday, August 2nd,…

Pre-Screening of Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños Documentary to be held on Aug. 11

FLAGSTAFF —The pre-screening of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños documentary to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event also includes the presentation of…

Secretary of State Presents Grants to Tuba City, Flagstaff Public Libraries on July 28

FLAGSTAFF — Secretary of State Michele Reagan is presenting Tuba City Public Library District officials with a $38,254 grant to encourage community engagement.  In June 2016, Reagan also presented the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library with grants totaling $19,330. Through a successful partnership between…

CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…

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

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter Children’s Music and Arts Festival Ice Cream Skate – July 30th Movies on the Square: Despicable Me (July…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28

FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum on July 28 at 6 pm at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public…

KNAU update for July 22

Brain Food: Engineering Students Design Mobility Solutions For Kids Earth Notes: Long Time Editor Peter Friederici To Step Down U.S. Senate Bill Aims to Halt International Sale of Native American Objects Stand At The Edge Of A Geological Time An…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 21

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 19

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 19 Click here to see the latest newsletter Expect More Arizona: Support Education By Making Your Voice Heard How the Every Student Succeeds Act will…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 14

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 12

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 12 Click here to see the latest newsletter Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce seeking volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive Movies on the…

KNAU update for July 8

Deadly Case Of Rabbit Fever Confirmed In Coconino County Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 6 Archaeologists Test Satellite Monitoring Technology to Combat Looting at Ancient Sites Borrowers Rejoice: A Treasury Benchmark…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 7

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 5

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 5 Click here to see the latest newsletter Climb to Conquer Cancer Clay for Kids: July 6th Women’s Qigoing Class: July 7th Movies on the…

Coconino Community College District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 30

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

Q&A with 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children Theresa Kulpinski

By First Things First Theresa Kulpinski has been selected as the 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early…

Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present ‘Community Basket Weaving Class’ on July 9

FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will present a “Community Basket Weaving Class” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. $10 supply fee. Preregistration is REQUIRED by July 5 at 6 pm. Contact…

NAU update for June 29

Northern Arizona University update for June 29: Join fellow Lumberjacks for Fourth of July fun Student-athletes earn Big Sky All-Academic honors TEP supports tribal food programs Big data, cybersecurity education boosted by new school at NAU Tobacco-free policy goes into…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 28

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 28 Click here to see the latest newsletter CCC&Y Survey Open until June 30th Asteroid Day at Meteor Crater Fireworks: Lights on the Lawn Next Foster…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

NAU update for June 22

Northern Arizona University update for June 22: Native American high school students gain hands-on media experience NAU Swimming and Diving named CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Team The Genocide Resource Project helps educators and students Summer institute on ethical land management…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 21

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 21 Click here to see the latest newsletter CCC&Y Survey Open until June 30th Looking for Parade Volunteers & Walkers for 4th of July Parade –…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 16

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair Through…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 14

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 14 Click here to see the latest newsletter   Adverse Childhood Experiences Workshop Job Fair for Advantage Solutions Foster Care Orientation and Open House Financial…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present 2016 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival on June 25

Mariachi Mass to be held Sunday, June 26 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite the public to attend its third…