This past year was a landmark year for Yavapai College (YC), filled with outstanding accomplishments, partnerships and exciting things to come. As president of YC, I can assure you that where we are today did not happen overnight. Our faculty, staff and administrators have worked tirelessly … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Positions for the Future
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Connecting Employers with Job Seekers
"Help Wanted” signs are in the windows and on marquees of businesses all over Yavapai County. It seems nearly everyone feels the challenges of attracting and maintaining the staffing required to operate and provide the desired and necessary services to our community, whether you are the business … [Read more...] about Connecting Employers with Job Seekers
Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Arizona Philharmonic (AZPhil.org) welcomes back Maestro Peter Bay at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) to usher in the beginning of the 5th season of bringing outstanding professional music to Prescott. Season openers are always fun for both Arizona … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
The Joy of Giving luncheon to honor people and organizations in Yavapai County that have been exceptional in their philanthropic efforts has been scheduled for 11 a.m.., Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prescott Resort. When announcing the event, Lisa Sahady, regional philanthropic advisor for the Arizona … [Read more...] about Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
Leave a Legacy through Leadership
We have all heard the phrase “Take a leap of faith,” but what does that really mean in the big scheme of life? Does it mean that we take careless risks, or lead our lives blindly into the unknown because we have faith in the “Leap?” No, it does not! I have applied the meaning of what “leaping” means … [Read more...] about Leave a Legacy through Leadership
Leadership Skills Refined in Pandemic
In a breakout session titled “Native Women Lead: Women Innovating in Business and Beyond,” conducted during the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit (RES), Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgai Community Center (TBNCC) Director Shandiin Herrera said she developed leadership skills by showing up for her community during the … [Read more...] about Leadership Skills Refined in Pandemic
Prescott Seniors and Teachers Honored
Eight seniors graduating from Prescott High School have been honored by the Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation (PUSDF) as “Rising Stars.” PUSDF Executive Director Paul Kirchgraber said the eight students were selected because they had overcome obstacles and met challenges that … [Read more...] about Prescott Seniors and Teachers Honored
Testing a Smarter Planetary Rover on Babbitt Ranches
Scientists like David Wettergreen and Eldar Noe Dobrea are making robots smarter. Zoë (a Greek word that means “life”) is a planetary rover prototype. As expected with next generations, she and future rover robots will be more intelligent than their predecessors who have journeyed to Mars. On … [Read more...] about Testing a Smarter Planetary Rover on Babbitt Ranches
Stoney Ward Teaches Hydroponic Gardening Through Spirit of the Canyon
Changing lives one plant at a time,” is the heart and goal of Spirit of the Canyon owner Stoney Ward, who has had a vision for hydroponic gardening since moving to Grand Canyon Junction (also known as Valle) four years ago. “I want to show people, especially school children, how to be healthier … [Read more...] about Stoney Ward Teaches Hydroponic Gardening Through Spirit of the Canyon
Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone
She was tough, funny, fearless, dogmatic, imaginative, and her Grand Canyon architectural marvels continue to intrigue historians and fascinate visitors, including the only inner canyon lodging facility, Phantom Ranch, which turned 100 years old this year. Meet Mary Jane Elizabeth Colter, born in … [Read more...] about Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone
