Education
Life-Long Learning examines past and present of West Nile virus
Image:Life-Long Learning examines past and present of West Nile virus Durango, CO – The Life-Long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College presents “West Nile Virus – Its History in the United States and Current Concerns” by Dr. Don Bruning on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. This free presentation will be held in Noble Hall, Rm. 130 and is open to everyone. Most people have heard of the West Nile virus...
Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps to highest level in nearly a decade
Pager item text :Fort Lewis College Image:Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps to highest level in nearly a decade Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College reached a milestone as its enrollment broke the 4,000-student mark for the first time since 2004. Total on and off campus undergraduate enrollment is 4,028 for fall 2013. The College’s new Master of Arts in Education program adds another 37 graduate students, making FLC’s...
Fort Lewis College’s new school year begins with Fall Convocation
Image:Fort Lewis College’s new school year begins with Fall Convocation Durango, CO – Fall Convocation, the official kick off of the new school year at Fort Lewis College, will take place on Friday, August 30 at 4 p.m. in Whalen Gym. FLC President Dene Thomas will give the Convocation Address. Fall Convocation is a tradition that brings the incoming freshman class and transfer students, along with their families, together...
FLC and Boys & Girls Club joining forces for future college students
Image:FLC and Boys & Girls Club joining forces for future college students Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College and the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County are coming together for a second summer to offer a three-day program for local high school youth. Sponsored by funding from the US Department of Education, the Future Leaders of Colorado @ Fort Lewis College Summer Program is designed to encourage confidence and reduce...
Brandon Little named new LPEA Voelker Memorial Scholarship winner
Image:Brandon Little named new LPEA Voelker Memorial Scholarship winner Scholarship awarded for vocational, technical school or junior college education Durango, CO – Brandon Little, a graduate of Durango High School, is a new recipient of the John Voelker Memorial Scholarship presented by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) for vocational, technical school or junior college education. LPEA’s John Voelker Memorial...
Next “Introduction to Quickbooks” workshop scheduled for June 20
Pager item text :FLC- Small Business CenterImage:Next “Introduction to Quickbooks” workshop scheduled for June 20 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is among those sponsoring an “Introduction to QuickBooks” workshop on Thursday, June 20. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First National Bank of Durango Training Room. A brown bag lunch break is...
Educators to gather at Fort Lewis College for conference on improving education
Image:Educators to gather at Fort Lewis College for conference on improving education DURANGO, CO – Improving the country’s educational system is a hotly debated topic nationwide and the focus of an upcoming conference hosted by Fort Lewis College. From June 3-6, 2013, FLC will host more than 600 educators at the “Growing Together Showcase: Building Systems of Support” conference. The conference is sponsored by...
Shoplifting presentations for merchants scheduled for May 14 and 15
Image:Shoplifting presentations for merchants scheduled for May 14 &15 BID, Chamber and Durango Police Department team up to help retailers thwart thieves Durango, CO – In an effort to help local retailers thwart shoplifting and know what to do if it occurs, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID), Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Durango Police Department will team up to present free, informational sessions on...
Undergraduate Research Symposium caps science students’ careers at Fort Lewis College
Image:Undergraduate Research Symposium caps science students’ careers at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – “The Production of TNF-α Inflammatory Cytokines by RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells as a Result of Exposure to Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans.” It sounds like the title of a research project you might find in a prestigious scientific journal or being conducted at a large research university. The...
Undergraduate Research Symposium is FLC’s biggest day for student research
Image:Undergraduate Research Symposium is FLC’s biggest day for student research Durango, CO – On Thursday, April 18, 2013, one of the largest scientific research showcases in the Four Corners region will be held at Fort Lewis College. For an eighth year, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences’ Undergraduate Research Symposium will display some of the best student research going on at the College. All of...
FLC’s Skyfest celebrates the end of another school year
Image:FLC’s Skyfest celebrates the end of another school year Durango, CO – Skyfest, Fort Lewis College’s annual end-of-the-year party, will launch on Sunday, April 7 at 12 p.m. in Whalen Gym. Live music, food and fun are the plan, and the community is invited to celebrate along with campus. Tickets for the public are $15 and can be picked up at the door the day of Skyfest. Skyfest is sponsored by FLC Student Union...
Straight Talk for Parents of Teens About Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Image:Straight Talk for Parents of Teens About Alcohol and Other Drug Issues Durango, CO – Parents are invited to get the straight talk on alcohol and other drugs on Saturday, February 23rd from 1 to 4 p.m. Ann Miller, award winning specialist in youth substance abuse treatment from Portland, Oregon, will be speaking. Her sister, Liza Tregillus, MSW and local Parent/Youth Coach will also present about prevention and local...
Screening of “First Generation” to mark National TRiO Day at Fort Lewis College
Image:Screening of “First Generation” to mark National TRiO Day at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College’s federal TRiO programs (Program for Academic Advancement, STEM3, Upward Bound and Talent Search) are hosting a screening and panel discussion of the documentary “First Generation.” “First Generation” will be screened at Fort Lewis College in the Student Union...
Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
Image:Local students to attend Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp Selected high school juniors are sponsored by La Plata Electric Durango, CO – Four area students have been selected by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) to attend the 2013 Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp. LPEA will sponsor Rachael Bennett (Durango High School), Eli Kopp-DeVol (Animas High School, Durango), Patrick Pistor (home-schooled, Bayfield) and Jessica...
LPEA college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2013
Image:LPEA college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2013 Four-year, two-year scholarships and additional awards available Durango, CO – The deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships and awards available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is Friday, Mar. 1, 2013. Applications can be downloaded at www.lpea.coop. All high school seniors in La Plata and Archuleta counties, including home school...
LPEA to host the “Basics of Bulbs” workshop, Feb. 28
Image:LPEA to host the “Basics of Bulbs” workshop, Feb. 28 Free informational series to further energy efficiency lighting education Durango, CO – Continuing its Free Information Series designed to help members “save their energy,” La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host the “Basics of Bulbs,” Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LPEA’s headquarters in Bodo Industrial Park,...
Fort Lewis College to host Latino College Day on Saturday, February 16
Image:Fort Lewis College to host Latino College Day on Saturday, February 16 Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College will host its annual Latino College Day in conjunction with Skyhawk Saturday-a preview weekend for the College-on Saturday, February 16 from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events will take place across campus. The goal is to show 9th through 12th grade Latino students from the Four Corners region the possibilities that going to...
Starting Your Business Workshop set for February 14
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop set for February 14 Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the ever popular Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, February 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through careful planning...
College Goal Saturday at Fort Lewis College offers guidance in paying for college
Image:College Goal Saturday at Fort Lewis College offers guidance in paying for college Durango, CO – On Saturday, February 16 Fort Lewis College will offer College Goal Saturday. The aim is to provide families with free professional guidance on ways to pay for college, specifically how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is a crucial step in the college planning process. College Goal Saturday...
Reception planned to celebrate Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program
Image:Reception planned to celebrate Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program Durango, CO – The final hurdle has been cleared for Fort Lewis College’s first graduate program in the school’s 102-year history as a public educational institution. On Wednesday, January 16 the Higher Learning Commission informed the College that its Master of Arts in Education, Teacher Leadership Option had been approved. FLC is...
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