“Runners and cyclists have been coming to Flagstaff to train at high altitude since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Since 1982, there’s been a ton of swimmers here. Now that we have the new pool, we can accommodate even more of them,” said Andy Johns, head coach of the Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Pool Broadens for World-Class Swimmers
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Bolstering Arizona’s Workforce by Investing in Education
This year’s legislative session offers new hope to Arizona as Governor Ducey brings education to the forefront as a budgetary priority. As the Arizona economy continues to improve, modest reinvestments in Arizona’s public K-12 education and universities is a positive step forward. While we are … [Read more...] about Bolstering Arizona’s Workforce by Investing in Education
Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
While the term “win-win” may seem a bit passé these days, here is a situation in which it applies perfectly. At Northern Arizona University, two classes are offered that help businesses with very effective marketing plans for free and help students take what they have learned from their marketing … [Read more...] about Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
Possibilities in Every Direction
The beginning of each new year provides a perfect opportunity for reflection and planning. It’s a time to revisit goals and priorities…and possibilities. In 2016, we will continue to provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences supported by research and service. After all, these … [Read more...] about Possibilities in Every Direction
Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been facing a number of challenges, both personally and professionally. These challenges led to much reflection about how to deal with times of difficulty. It comes to no surprise for regular readers, but I have some thoughts on the topic. Not surprisingly, my favorite … [Read more...] about Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Finding the Path to Life-Work Balance at NAU
If you’re like me, finding the proper balance between life and work is a challenge. (The term “life/work balance” is odd when you think about it. For many of us, work is a huge part of our lives, so the term is a bit of a false dichotomy. Despite this, I’ll refer to the non-work part of life as … [Read more...] about Finding the Path to Life-Work Balance at NAU
Ask the CEO—Step 1: Become a CEO; Step 2: Join a Gang
Okay, so I don’t mean a bad gang that will get you into trouble or cause trouble, the gang I’m referring to is a chapter of one of many great CEO organizations that brings CEOs together like YPO (Young Presidents Organization), Vistage, Alliance of CEOs, One Accord, Convene, etc. Just last week, … [Read more...] about Ask the CEO—Step 1: Become a CEO; Step 2: Join a Gang
United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
More than 300 community partners marked the formal kickoff of the annual United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) fundraising campaign today, living up to this year’s theme that “Great Things Happen When We LIVE UNITED.” Led by 2015-2016 Campaign Chair and Coconino County Manager Cynthia Seelhammer … [Read more...] about United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture
These college students are serious about their beer, but not in the way you might be thinking. For members of the Northern Arizona University Craft Beer Association, a friendly “How’s it going?” quickly yields to an ardent discussion of the art form that is their passion. “At first I thought, … [Read more...] about NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture
NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference
Northern Arizona University has been selected to host the Eighth International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM8), which will take place August 3–7, 2015. The conference will bring nearly 500 people from more than 50 different countries to the High Country Conference Center. Mycorrhizas are … [Read more...] about NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference