The first graduating class, in 1901, consisted of four women who received life certificates to teach in Arizona. For a detailed history, involving old photographs, handbooks, catalogs, and yearbooks, contact the Special Collections Library. February is Black History Month. This traditional event is dedicated to the parents and families of students. A wide range of activities, including a reception, residence hall and college open houses, live entertainment, and a football game, are scheduled for this annual celebration.
All money raised during the week is designated to local charities.
This festive week includes residence hall decorations, parties, and the beautiful luminarios. This special event, is a time to welcome alumni back to campus and to enjoy a week of activities including the bonfire and pep rally, Traditions Day, Alumni Awards and Dedicatee banquet, the colorful Homecoming Day Parade, Mountain-Fest and football game. Each Homecoming is dedicated to a faculty, administrator or staff member of the university who has demonstrated exceptional service to, and interest in, students. Selection of the Homecoming Dedicatee is by a committee of students representing campus organizations. Students, faculty, staff and the Flagstaff community are invited to the events which feature a food fair, guest speakers, displays and a variety of cultural entertainment.