Fall has arrived. The air is crisp. The leaves are changing to yellows, reds and browns, and students at Coconino Community College are deep into their studies for the semester. As interim president for the college these few months, I am quite amazed to see the passion of the faculty and staff in their dedication to help meet community needs and students’ dreams for their futures. To that end, partnerships, as I have learned, have been a cornerstone of CCC’s efforts, and I would like to spend … [Read more...] about Policing, Affordable Housing, Community College Collaboration: CCC Helping with Community Needs
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Strings Attached
When Luana Mangold, 87, performs, it is often on a handmade Paraguayan harp she learned to play more than 30 years ago. “When I play, it’s usually with strings attached,” she said with a smile. Her strumming these past 20 years earned her a national honor. She was selected from nominees from among all 50 states as winner of the Good Samaritan Society “Ever Forward Champion Volunteer Award.” Hundreds recognized Mangold publicly during June 24 formal ceremonies at the Good Samaritan … [Read more...] about Strings Attached
Printing Out a House
Imagine standing with your architect and building contractor on a building lot on a Monday morning as they begin construction of your 1,500-square-foot, single-story home. You leave just as the three-man crew goes to work turning on a machine. Three days later, when you return, you’re staring at several walls of your home in the exterior you chose, built with a 3D printing process. Plumbing, electrical work and other infrastructure have yet to be installed, along with windows, doors and … [Read more...] about Printing Out a House
AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
Nov. !8th The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Arizona Chapter (AFPNAZ) is hosting the 2010 National Philanthropy Day Honoree Luncheon Thursday, November 18, in Sedona. The celebration of NPD will start at 9 a.m. with a workshop on “The Fundraiser’s Top Ten Resolutions” presented by Jeffrey Wilcox at the Agave Conference Center, located at 1146 W. State Route 89A. An awards luncheon will follow the presentation at noon to recognize the people and … [Read more...] about AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon