Education
Community input sought at open session with the Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee
Image: Community input sought at open session with the Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee DURANGO – The Fort Lewis College Presidential Search Committee is looking for the community’s input as they begin the search for the next president of Fort Lewis College. All community members are invited to an open session to discuss their ideas and suggestions with members of the Search Committee as the...
The Real History of the Americas takes a different look at the Western world
The Real History of the Americas takes a different look at the Western world DURANGO – El Centro de Muchos Colores, Fort Lewis College’s Hispano resource center, proudly presents The Real History of the Americas program. The program runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2009, in the FLC Student Union, Vallecito Room (formerly the Memorial Student Lounge). The public is welcome at this free...
FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited
Image:FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited DURANGO – The annual Career Day event will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room (formerly the Memorial Student Lounge) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to participate in this free resource. Career Day 2009 offers an opportunity to explore new careers, meet employers, and even apply for...
Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5
Image:Community invited to FLC Homecoming events beginning October 5 DURANGO – “Building the Future” is the theme for Fort Lewis College’s Homecoming 2009 celebration. The theme is a nod to the changing face of campus with two major construction projects-the new student union and the new biology wing-currently underway. It’s also a nod to the mission of FLC to build better people out of the...
9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009
Image:9-R NEWS BRIEFS – September 25, 2009 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009. – – – – – – – – – – – ANIMAS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Huskies of the Week for RESPECT · Staff Member – Michol Brammer, Academic Coach · Kindergarten – Cass Maloney & Pamela Mendisco · First Grade...
Two weeks in Prague a hallmark moment for FLC English students
Image:Two weeks in Prague a hallmark moment for FLC English students DURANGO, CO – “I really enjoyed Prague,” says Shawn Yazzie. “It was great. It was an experience of a lifetime, definitely.” Shawn and three of his fellow Fort Lewis College students, along with FLC Assistant Professor of English Pamela Uschuk and her husband, recently returned from a little over two weeks spent in Prague,...
Fort Lewis College names Richard Miller as new director of Institutional Research
Image:Fort Lewis College names Richard Miller as new director of Institutional Research DURANGO – The Fort Lewis College Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Richard A. Miller has accepted the position of executive director of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment. Richard is currently completing a three-year contract building a countrywide database for the United...
“Native American Heritage Train: The Southern Ute Legacy” featured on D&SNG Railroad
Image: ” DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Sky Ute Casino and Resort and Southern Ute Tribe have partnered to present the Native American Heritage Train: The Southern Ute Legacy. This special excursion featuring a combination train ride and cultural performance at Cascade Canyon with traditional dances, songs, and drumming will run only July 25 and August 1, 2009. The train departs at...
FLC Host Family Program connects students with community
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College Host Family Program, designed to help new college students from outside the area transition into college life, celebrated its first year, with 57 FLC students paired with 42 host families. By pairing students with host families from the Durango area, new students instantly have a support network beyond just their families back home. Such support can include having access to...
Fort Lewis College receives $300,000 grant to help build environmentally-friendly student union
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis College has been awarded $300,000 from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program to support construction of its new student union building. The DOLA grant puts the Foundation’s campaign for the student union over the $3 million mark and more than halfway to its goal of $5 million. The funding is a Tier II grant and “is intended to support a wide...
La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients
Image:Summary:Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Recipients of the 2009-2010 La Plata Electric, John Voelker Memorial, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and the Tri-State Generation and Transmission scholarships have been announced by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). Ben Southworth, 2009 graduate of Durango High School, and son of Robin Lucie and Scott Southworth of Durango,...
FLC Native American Center hires student math and science advisor
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College Native American Center (NAC) has welcomed Elizabeth (Liz) Perrault as the new Native American math and science advisor. Her position is part of the Title III Federal Grant in Biology. Perrault is a 2005 cum laude graduate of FLC where she majored in Biochemistry, and was a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. She is currently on leave from her...
Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, May 2
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement 2009 will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Whalen Gymnasium. Two ceremonies are scheduled, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., to accommodate the 560 graduates. The 8:30 a.m. ceremony will honor students in Accounting, Adventure Education, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing and Psychology. At 11:30,...
School District offers counseling services after student’s death
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the probable suicide of an area high school student, Durango School District 9-R will be offering professional grief-counseling support to students, staff, or anyone in the district who may need assistance. A letter has been sent home to all families at Durango High School that outlines the importance of seeking emotional support if needed. The tragedy initiated the district’s...
Pertussis disease alert, vaccination clinic set for Thursday
Image:” DURANGO, Colo. – Durango School District 9-R supports the San Juan Basin Health Department’s recommendation that all students and staff in the district get a pertussis vaccination as soon as possible. The district was notified that a Riverview Elementary School student was diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The student is now receiving medical attention and is not in school. Pertussis is...
School District 9-R News Briefs
Image:” Strategic Planning Update A form has been placed on the district’s Web site (on the home page) that outlines the dates and times for the action planning meetings, which begin in January. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can fill out the form and choose two action planning teams that you would like to serve on. If selected to serve, you will likely be put on one of those two teams. (Later this month, district...
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