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Feral honeybee researchers abuzz about potential breakthroughs

Insects are what make the agricultural systems in the United States and elsewhere in the Western world go ‘round. In particular, our food system relies on the Western honeybee, the most common species of honeybee worldwide. These honeybees’ most profitable and important work isn’t making honey—it’s pollinating crops such as apples in New York, cherries in...

Cycling champion brings performance center home to help others

Rotem Ishay won an individual national championship with the ܽƵ cycling team, with the assistance of a local performance center’s fitness testing. Now, not only does Ishay run that same center—he has also brought his career as an exercise specialist back to campus through a unique partnership. Ishay (Exercise Specialist, ’12) is now the director of the Durango Performance...

Dr. Jesse Peters to serve as ܽƵ interim provost

Dean Dr. Jesse Peters will serve as interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs starting July 1, taking over for Provost Dr. Barbara Morris, who is becoming president at the State University of New York – Oneonta. 

Dr. Tom Stritikus named as the next president of Fort Lewis College

Dr. Stritikus’ resume tells of a life dedicated to education and creating opportunities for students. He is coming to ܽƵ from his position as deputy director of K-12 Education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he has led funding initiatives in teacher prep, innovation and education.Previous to the Gates Foundation, Dr. Stritikus was dean of the College of Education at the...

Fort Lewis College introducing four new academic programs for fall 2018

Students planning to study at Fort Lewis College (ܽƵ) when classes begin in August 2018 will find a few more academic options from which to choose. Four new programs will be added to the many programs that ܽƵ already offers. Talk to an admission counselor for more information about the academic experiences available.

Unlikely duo set the bar for craft doughnuts

An engineer and an artist start a doughnut shop. That pairing is so unexpected that it sounds like the setup to a punchline. But Rendezvous Doughnuts in Durango is no joke. Owner and founder Charlie Shew (Engineering, ’17) and brand manager Hayley Kirkman (Art, ’17) are having serious fun with the craft bakery they opened in late 2017.

Hozhoni Days celebrates Native culture and heritage at Fort Lewis College

For 2018, the Hozhoni Days Powwow will be April 13-14. The Grand Entry will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, preceded by the Gourd Dance at 5 p.m. On Saturday, there will be a Gourd Dance at 11 a.m. followed by Grand Entry at 1 p.m. A second Gourd Dance will take place at 5 p.m., with a second Grand Entry at 7 p.m.

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