Three Colorado universities are banding together to ask the state government for millions of dollars to offset the unique challenges of running rural institutions of higher education. David Tandberg, president of Alamosa’s Adams State University, Tom Stritikus, president of Durango’s Fort Lewis College, and Brad Baca, president of Gunnison’s Western Colorado University, are requesting $3 million per institution.
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Throughout February, our Fort Lewis community will celebrate Black History Month with various programs and events that honor the experiences, brilliance, leadership, and contributions of our Black community members at Fort Lewis. The Black Student Resource Center and Black Student Union have developed several programs and events to celebrate Black History Month, and we invite you to take the opportunity to engage with any of these events. in bio for the full list of events. Tonight, the BSRC…
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The Durango Herald reports on the Star Wars exhibit at FLC, which links Native America and pop culture. Take a look at the exhibit ⬇️
“Fort Lewis and the Johnson Scholarship gave me, a Rez girl from Lók’aa’ch’égai, the opportunity to grow into the businesswoman and leader I am today,” Joe said. “I’m not making a million dollars, but I am back home serving my community.” Meet Danielle Joe (Accounting, ’20.) She arrived at Fort Lewis College with her young son, Alexander, a single mother, determined to get her degree. A member of the Navajo Nation, Joe wanted to join her family’s thriving mercantile legacy on the largest Indian …
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Curious what summer classes look like at Fort Lewis College? Here's a glimpse at our Cliff Ecology course during our 'Choose Your Own Adventure' at XWeek! A one week, one credit course with unforgettable connections with your peers, faculty and place. Dr. Michael Drake took a class out in the wilderness to not only teach students how to rappel, but also how to start thinking about about cliffs as unique ecosystems. Sign me up, please ✋ #FortLewisCollege #XWeek #ChooseYourAdventure…
FLC Economics Professor Nate Peach discusses shopping trends with The Durango Herald, saying it’s a rough road ahead for the traditional shopping mall, compared to the economy of scale offered by Amazon and Walmart.
Just a couple days left of the semester. Let’s get it, Skyhawks! : @august.estelle #FortLewisCollege #FLCClocktower #LetsSoar #GoSkyhawks #DurangoColorado
Who else is starting off June with an acceptance to FLC? Welcome to the nest, Skyhawks! @morganbrueckner @ethan.tinsley8 @zayvyer_torichi #FortLewisCollege #FLCForever #GoSkyhawks #LetsSoar #FirstYearatFLC