The Civic Service Institute (CSI) at NAU, which has coordinated National Service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps for over 30 years, recently received additional funds to explore new service opportunities in Coconino County. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family awarded CSI $48,000 for a planning grant launching on September 1st, 2020. This grant is designed to build a network of partner organizations and … [Read more...] about Environmental Stewardship Planning Grant Awarded to Civic Service Institute at NAU
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Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on commerce, business, health, and access to goods and services. It has had a strong impact on business communities that are closely tied to Northern Arizona University. It is more important than ever for NAU to continue providing students, faculty and staff the opportunity to study, innovate, do research and use its collective creativity to imagine a new way of living. At NAU, we are devoted to our mission of providing a high-quality … [Read more...] about Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
NAU Supporting Businesses, Communities During COVID-19
Outside of the critical work of preparing Northern Arizona University for the return to campus, researchers, faculty and staff have been working hard to find vaccines, improve testing and support stressed communities and local businesses as they live through the various effects of the pandemic. One recent effort to enhance consumer confidence is an NAU partnership with Coconino County Health and Human Services to provide a COVID Aware Enhanced Food Handler’s Certification. The curriculum … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting Businesses, Communities During COVID-19
NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
With the start of fall semester fast approaching, I am reminded every day of the importance of remaining committed to our mission and our role in the lives of our students, communities and local economies. I am sure I am not alone in having missed our students, our in-person traditions and celebrations, the rhythm of campus life, and the businesses in Northern Arizona that count on the patronage and the support of students, faculty and staff. Opening our campuses is a priority for us. It’s … [Read more...] about NAU’s Top Priority: Reopening Safely
Research, Classes, Community Engagement Going Strong
I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide an NAU update. Our students, faculty and staff – as well as NAU’s surrounding communities – have embraced the current reality and used their strong leadership, creativity and fortitude to make their way through the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges and opportunities it has brought. Many of our students are now navigating online summer classes, recognizing the importance of the long-term picture of pursuing a college education. Making … [Read more...] about Research, Classes, Community Engagement Going Strong
NAU on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Response
In the past months, Northern Arizona University’s leadership has focused its efforts on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our Lumberjack and surrounding communities. COVID-19, its far-reaching impacts, and our preparation and response, have been our utmost priority. NAU has worked diligently to leverage our resources and expertise to serve our communities and our state. Earlier this month we were proud to celebrate the nearly 6,000 students who earned NAU degrees, becoming … [Read more...] about NAU on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Response
Welcoming Maher to NAU
Northern Arizona University recently welcomed Joshua Maher as the new associate vice president for community relations. An experienced public servant with a strong background in higher education and municipal government, Maher is a great resource for Northern Arizona University and communities across all NAU campuses. Maher joined NAU from the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, where he was assistant director of government and external affairs. In a former position, he worked … [Read more...] about Welcoming Maher to NAU
NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest
Smoke rises from picturesque rolling hills on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. Cows, goats, chickens and horses move about cleared pastures. From a Los Santos mountain vista, Ruth Metzel of Pro Eco Azuero points out different land uses – a teak plantation, large burns and pastures, and pockets of dry tropical forest. “This is the area we hope to reforest and connect in the upcoming years.” Intense pressure to create open pastures for agriculture and cattle ranching is contributing to deforestation. … [Read more...] about NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest
Higher Education and the Case for International Engagement
In my role leading global initiatives at Northern Arizona University, I am often asked about the value of the university’s efforts to engage internationally. The impact of NAU’s relationships beyond the borders of Flagstaff, the state of Arizona and the United States is far reaching and benefits students and faculty who travel overseas, and international students and faculty we host at NAU. It is NAU’s mission to ensure students and scholars have opportunities to travel, study and do … [Read more...] about Higher Education and the Case for International Engagement
Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and friends. The Northern Arizona University community also looks forward to starting a new calendar year, filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. A brand-new semester provides an opportunity to meet new people and reunite with others on our campuses. Along with our partners from the other state universities, we also look forward to hearing how higher education funding will fare with the governor and … [Read more...] about Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona