Our "Mini" Campus

In case you have not noticed, Prescott is a small town. It is cute and friendly, but does lack some of the luster and excitement of the big city. As a woman who is from Seattle, I have come to relay on some such amenities. There are a few coffee houses in our little town, but to be honest, non of them stacked up to my expectations until recently. The Raven Cafe just opened this spring and let me say..."Amen"! Finally a place to sit, study, drink really good coffee or great beers, and chat with friends. The owner of the cafe has really gone out of his way to establish a beautiful and culturally rich space for Prescottonians to congregate. It has actually become an extension of campus. On any give day or night you can run into fellow classmates, faculty of PC alumni. Not the place to hide of you are skipping class. : )
So if you need a break from the hussel and bussel of campus, or need to fill your belly with yummy, environmentally conscious food, hop down town and take up a seat at the Raven Cafe. Chances are I will see you there!

Campus Evolution

The summer is upon us. Spring graduates have flown the nest, on to bigger and better things. Returning students submitted their final portfolios and are off on summer break. The campus, al be it open, takes on a very different energy during the summer. Administrative offices are in full swing and there are the occasional Graduate students, or people working on Independent Study programs for the summer, but for the most part, it is very quiet. The town itself takes on a different vibe. Sure there is the absence of the students from all three colleges, but it is more than that. Phoenix is beginning to become unbearably hot and the residents often run to Prescott for higher elevation relief. Tourists from all over the country come to experience the local culture and truth Southwestern flavor. Our little town has a fresh face and one I am just getting to know. As one of the few students who will remain in town for the summer term, I am excited to investigate the summer changes.