When Alice Christie, Ph.D., talks about Tynkertopia, her voice echoes with the same energy you’d expect from a child who has just built their first rocket or solved their first puzzle. “I’ve never felt like I’ve had a job,” she said. “For me, it’s always been a passion to reach out to kids and help them learn while giving back to my community.” Born to a self-proclaimed “tinkering family,” that passion is at the heart of Tynkertopia, Flagstaff’s nonprofit STEAM (Science, Technology, … [Read more...] about How Dr. Alice is Shaping STEAM Learning in Flagstaff
Education
Blending Two Worlds: Darold Joseph Champions Culture and Education for Native Students
Native American students should not feel that they live in an “either or” world, says Northern Arizona University educator Darold Joseph, Ph.D. Instead, he believes they can thrive by drawing from the best of two realms. “Native Americans face the challenge of using more modernity and more technology to sustain who we are,” he said. “Students can learn to meet state and federal educational requirements while still retaining and using their culture.” Joseph is the director of the Institute for … [Read more...] about Blending Two Worlds: Darold Joseph Champions Culture and Education for Native Students
Desert Financial Credit Union Opens NAU Branch
Desert Financial Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch on the Northern Arizona University (NAU) campus on Friday, Sept. 19. The branch is located inside the University Union. Last year, Desert Financial Credit Union became the official banking partner of NAU Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association, marking the start of a 10-year agreement with the university. “At Desert Financial, we’re dedicated to helping students build financial skills that will last well … [Read more...] about Desert Financial Credit Union Opens NAU Branch
U.S. Veteran, Single Mom, Amputee Among CCC Scholarship Recipients
Wearing a sparkling forest green ball gown, face glitter and a smile that ignited the Commons area of Coconino Community College, Lindsey DeStefano was one of many carefree and enthusiastic young people receiving scholarships and celebrating an exciting next chapter in life. But DeStefano’s story goes much deeper than most of her college peers. Though undetectable on the dance floor, every day DeStefano faces a debilitating injury that happened during U.S. Coast Guard basic training while in … [Read more...] about U.S. Veteran, Single Mom, Amputee Among CCC Scholarship Recipients
Celebration of the Night Brings Flagstaff Together Under the Stars
Flagstaff’s famous night skies are taking center stage this fall as the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition (FDSC) hosts its annual Celebration of the Night, Sept. 5 through Oct. 18, including the Flagstaff Star Party, Sept. 25-27, at Buffalo Park. This year’s festivities also mark the beginning of a year-long countdown to a milestone event: the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff’s designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City, coming in fall 2026. “As we pursue our vision of a world where … [Read more...] about Celebration of the Night Brings Flagstaff Together Under the Stars
County Hosts Public Forum on Wildfire- Insurance Crisis
Following a packed first meeting in June that drew significant public participation, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors is inviting residents back for the second in a series of work sessions on the Wildfire-Insurance Crisis. The session will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Coconino County Administrative Building, 110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. The link to stream the meeting is youtube.com/coconinocnty. This time, the board and community will hear directly from the … [Read more...] about County Hosts Public Forum on Wildfire- Insurance Crisis
Chef John Conley and Son Release YouTube Cooking Series: ‘Raid The Kitchen’
Having proven himself as a success with three popular Flagstaff eateries – Salsa Brava, Fat Olives and Fat Bagels – Arizona chef, restaurateur and Food Network regular John Conley (AKA “Johnny Brava”) has created a new YouTube cooking series with his son, Adam (AKA “the Leftover King”) titled “Raid The Kitchen.” Each episode begins with John and Adam playfully arguing over what they’re going to make for dinner before ultimately coming to an agreement involving some kind of mashup of their … [Read more...] about Chef John Conley and Son Release YouTube Cooking Series: ‘Raid The Kitchen’
Route 66 Goes On the Air
There will be a major pileup in the Flagstaff area in September. Fortunately, it won’t be on the highways, but rather on the airwaves. A unique international amateur radio event, “Route 66 On The Air,” sponsored by the local Northern Arizona DX Association (NADXA), will be coming to town Sept. 6-14, and will welcome more than 10,000 amateur radio operators to connect across continents to celebrate Route 66. Marking its 26th anniversary, this special … [Read more...] about Route 66 Goes On the Air
Back2Basics Celebrates Fifteen Years of Lighting the Way Forward from Addiction
Back2Basics is marking 15 years of helping young men recover from addiction through its Flagstaff-based substance abuse treatment center that includes outdoor adventure as a healing component. Founder and CEO Roy DuPrez says the program continues to grow, and this summer, Back2Basics added a new business hub and licensed residential facility for clients near the Rio de Flag and Flagstaff Urban Trails System. “We’ve been up and running for about a month,” said DuPrez of the new Back2Basics … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Celebrates Fifteen Years of Lighting the Way Forward from Addiction
Rising Curtain, Rising Confidence: How Student Theatre Builds Life Skills
Some say high school theatre provides exceptional preparation for both a career and a fulfilling life. Students practice the soft skills employers covet like time management, adaptability, conflict resolution, collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking and more. Students also practice self-expression and self-connection. They build empathy and can run a show as their own school-based enterprise. At Coconino High School, a talented, motivated group of students led last spring’s … [Read more...] about Rising Curtain, Rising Confidence: How Student Theatre Builds Life Skills
