Education
FLC Elder-in-Residence program welcomes Alyce Spotted Bear to campus
Image:FLC Elder-in-Residence program welcomes Alyce Spotted Bear to campus Durango, CO: The Fort Lewis College Native American Center welcomes Alyce Spotted Bear to campus as part of the Center’s Elder-in-Residence program. Dr. Spotted Bear will be on campus throughout the week of February 13 meeting with classes and individual students. On Wednesday, February 15, the public is invited to a presentation by Dr. Spotted Bear...
Centura Health Enhances Stroke Care for All Coloradans
Innovative technology enables teams at rural hospitals to connect with stroke experts hundreds of miles away providing 24-hour stroke expertise ENGLEWOOD (Jan. 30, 2012) – Centura Health today announced the expansion of its Centura Health Stroke Network through the addition of telestroke, a state-of-the-art on-demand option to stroke care that enhances services in rural communities by reducing death and disability caused by...
Durango Public Library, Sunnyside Branch presents: Kindle Cafe
Image:Durango Public Library, Sunnyside Branch presents: Kindle Cafe Durango, CO: The Sunnyside Branch of the Durango Public Library (inside Sunnyside Elementary School) will host a host a Kindle Café on Wednesday, February 8th from 3 to 4:30 pm. Learn how to download free books to your new e-reader! Bring your nook, Kindle or I-pad and your public library card. Instruction will include downloading procedures for all three...
La Plata Electric college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2012
Image:La Plata Electric college scholarship application deadline Mar. 1, 2012 Electric cooperative to host scholarship Q&A Open Houses Feb. 8 and 9 Durango, CO: The deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships and awards available through La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is Thursday, Mar. 1, 2012. Applications are available for download at www.lpea.coop. To assist students and their parents with the application...
Basics of Acupuncture Lecture Offered at the Library
Image:Basics of Acupuncture Lecture Offered at the Library Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host a free lecture entitled “Acupuncture: Basics of the Basics” on Monday, February 6 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This is your chance to explore the tools and skills of this nature-based eastern medicine with Tyler Van Gemert, licensed acupuncturist and oriental medical practitioner. A question-and-answer style discussion will...
Job Fair at Fort Lewis College
Image:Job Fair at Fort Lewis College Durango, CO: Community members are invited to the free annual Fort Lewis College Job Fair on Wednesday, February 1 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is designed to help connect employers and job seekers with positions of all types, from full-time positions to internships. In attendance at the Fair will be local, regional and national employers from a variety of fields....
Starting Your Business Workshop
Image:Starting Your Business Workshop Durango, CO: The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, February 9, 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 improves the chances for business success....
Mountain Middle School Has Opened Enrollment Lottery for the 2012-2013 school Year.
Image:Mountain Middle School Has Opened Enrollment Lottery for the 2012-2013 school Year. Mountain Middle School, a free public charter school for grades 6-8 in Durango has opened its enrollment lottery for the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment demand may exceed available seats at the school. The lottery closes on February 10th with the drawing on March 7th. Complete details, forms and state mandates can be found on-line at...
Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor
Image:Fort Lewis College grad’s science research fellowship a “rare” honor Fort Collins, CO: Earning a degree from the Fort Lewis College Biology program is a challenge, but the opportunities it opens up for a student is worth the hard work. Just ask FLC alumna Sara Bombaci. Sara, currently a graduate student at Colorado State University, was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship in...
Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources
Image:Durango Public Library Announces New Nook Business Resources Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library recently added 25 business titles to 5 Nook E-Readers, which are available to check out for 2 weeks. These titles cover many of the top subject areas business entrepreneurs need today, from improving your leadership skills to presentations and marketing. You are sure to find a title to meet your business needs! The Nook eBook...
Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA
Image:Area high school students to visit Washington DC courtesy of LPEA Juniors Dante Ciotti, Kendra Schlom and Katherine Svanes selected Durango, CO: Area high school students Dante Ciotti (Durango), Kendra Schlom (Pagosa Springs) and Katherine Svanes (Bayfield)) have been selected to represent La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) as part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington D.C. The opportunity to participate in...
A day of activities will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Fort Lewis College
Image:A day of activities will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Fort Lewis College Durango,CO: The annual Fort Lewis College tradition of celebrating Dr. King’s legacy will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012. The community is invited to join in the day’s free activities. A peace and unity march will begin the celebration at 12:20 p.m. Those wishing to participate should gather at the Center of Southwest...
Fort Lewis College professor named an Emerging Scholar by Diverse magazine
Image:Fort Lewis College professor named an Emerging Scholar by Diverse magazine Fairfax, VA: Each year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine features 12 rising researchers, thinkers and leaders in its Emerging Scholars edition. In the January 2012 edition, Dr. Majel Boxer, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), will be recognized as one of Diverse’s outstanding...
Library to sponsor Genealogy Wall Busting Workshop
Image:Library to sponsor Genealogy Wall Busting Workshop Durango, CO: On Monday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m., the Durango Public Library is partnering with Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to have a ‘Wall Busters’ workshop. Julie Pickett, of SWCoGen will facilitate the group to problem solve pre-submitted genealogical brick walls. You do not need to be a member of the Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society to attend....
Great Decisions 2012 Kicks Off At Library
Image:Great Decisions 2012 Kicks Off At Library Durango, CO: Interested in world affairs but feel like you don’t know enough and want to learn more? Then Great Decisions 2012 is for you! Join us from January through April for impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern for U.S. policymakers. Each topic will be discussed twice each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. -1:45 p.m. The first topic is...
Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College
Image:Gov. Hickenlooper appoints local to Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College Durango, CO: Mr. Steven Short has been appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to join the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Colorado Senate Education Committee. Mr. Short will take the place of departing trustee Richard Ballantine. Mr. Short is a member of the Durango community and is...
Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy
Image:Southwest Business Forum examines past, present and future of the economy DURANGO, CO: The 20th Southwest Business Forum returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. The forum is free and open to the public and runs from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The forum brings together experts on local, state, national and international economics and business. Armed with the knowledge gained from...
ANIMAS HIGH RECIEVES JOHN IRWIN SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Image:Animas High Recieves John Irwin Schools Of Excellence Award with the bar set high for students and staff, Animas attains remarkable milestones Durango, CO – December 13, 2011 – Animas High School, a free, public charter school, received a John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award. Award recipients are recognized for their high achievement on statewide assessments. Only the top 8% of Colorado public schools receive the...
Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement
Image:Fort Lewis College’s first century concludes with Winter Commencement DURANGO, CO – For around 180 seniors at Fort Lewis College, Winter Commencement will mark a triumphant end to their undergraduate academic careers. Every graduating class is special, though the 2011 class will be recognized as the Centennial graduating class to commemorate Fort Lewis’ 100 years as a public educational institution. Fort Lewis...
City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop
Image:City Offers LEGO Robotics Demonstration and Workshop Durango, CO: The Durango Public Library will host Alpine Educational Associates for a hands-on demonstration of LEGO robotics on December 13-14, 2011 from 3-6pm in the lobby. Using a few sensors and motors and a central processor, fully programmable robots can be built in an amazing variety of configurations. More than just a high-tech toy, the Lego NXT system can be used to...
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