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The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ women's basketball team earned its first home win, 80-70, over Northern New Mexico College during the annual Nike N7 night, a celebration of Indigenous athletic talent during Native American Heritage Month. The Skyhawks welcomed local tribal leaders for a pregame blessing and warrior song to get the evening underway.

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Jake Kurzweil, adjunct instructor of Environment & Sustainability, advocates for the protection of a wetland near Silverton from proposed construction projects. Kurzweil told The Durango Herald that the negative impacts on this particular habitat might branch off to others in the surrounding ecosystem.

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Kelsey Smith (Business Administration, '15) was named flagship operations manager for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., the first-place company on Newsweek's list of "America's Best Retailers 2022" in the chocolate and candy stores category. 

Celebrating Indigenous design: a conversation with V. Barney

Many students, staff, and faculty noticed the vibrant poster reminding the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ community of Native American Heritage Month, a celebration of the cultural impact of Indigenous peoples. The poster’s design is the work of V. Barney, a senior studying Communication Design and Sports Administration.

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ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students and faculty spent two weeks this summer building a school in Ecuador and a water system in Nicaragua through the Village Aid Project, a registered student organization on campus. To prepare for the trip, students engaged in hands-on workshops during the spring that taught them how to build water systems and free-standing structures.

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ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ juniors Melody Conrad and Vassar Stephens sold their startup brand of hot cocoa in a fundraiser for the La Plata County Humane Society. The cocoa business is a part of the New Business Venturing course taught by Michael Valdez, professor of Management.

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Devon Parson (Humanities, '07) co-created an exhibit for Greeley's Tointon Gallery called Three Views: Contemporary Works by Charles Parson, Collin Parson, and Devon Parson. A multi-generational collaboration, Parson and his family crafted works that present universal themes for visitors to ponder.

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Dozens gathered in the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Student Union Ballroom to honor the living and lost members of the transgender community. Conducted in light of the Club Q shooting, the event was an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to take a stand for justice and equity.

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Wyatt Krob, a junior studying Musical Theatre, traveled to Colorado Springs to visit the Club Q memorial. Krob told The Washington Post that the memorial’s combination of pain, anguish, and love helped him better understand that spots like Club Q are sacred places for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Students in the Marketing Research & Analytics course developed a survey exploring how skiers and snowboarders view safety messaging while on the mountain. The students are interested in determining how safety signage impacts people's behavior.

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Cheryl Nixon, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, announced she is assuming a new role as president of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Nixon starts her new position on July 1, 2023, and will be the first female president in the school's 167-year history. After a four-year tenure at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, she will leave behind a legacy of tireless work, equity, and acceptance.

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When the Sun Comes Out After Three Days of Rain, a collection of poetry, was recently published by Leah Browning (Psychology, '95). With its frenetic and immersive style, Browning's work will surely entertain lovers of the written word. 

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Thomas Gauthier (Business Administration, ‘19) is making his mark on Durango’s food industry with his new sandwich shop, Tom’s Deli. The shop has 12 sandwiches made by Head Chef Molly McPherson (History, ‘21). Visitors will be spoiled for options at this alumni-owned sandwich shop.  
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