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Geoscientists

Scientists from Fort Lewis College have been With various ecoregions to study, students and faculty are uniquely positioned to unearth fresh scientific insights.

Grant

The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Foundation recently announced a transformative grant from The Colorado Health Foundation. This grant will fund Fort Lewis College's new nursing program’s culturally inclusive simulation labs, support curriculum development, and provide student scholarships.

Camela

Bridging the gap between the traditional and the modern world, Camela Brown (Biology, ‘20) paves a new path forward for science educators and communicators working in Indigenous communities. “I want to fuse everything and get these kids to realize it’s okay to be good at something, to be strong, to excel,” she said.

Chemistry Prof

Mentor, researcher, chemist — read the decades-spanning story of Ted Bartlett, a former professor of Chemistry at Fort Lewis College. Through student-driven inquiry and a focus on experiential learning, Bartlett transformed ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s Chemistry Department with his unconventional research focus. 

OP outdoor access

Outdoor Pursuits is on a journey to be and create opportunities for different cultural experiences of the great outdoors.

New AD

Travis Whipple joins ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ as . Whipple comes to Durango with more than 15 years of senior-level experience, serving most recently as the vice president of College Relations at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota.

Lacrosse student

Since 2014, a group called Twin Cities Native Lacrosse has brought Minnesotans together, (ATT '20-21), to participate in the Indigenous tradition of lacrosse, which originated before colonization by Europeans.

$3K raises

The Board of Trustees approved a $3,000 raise for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ employees for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which will go to about 375 faculty and administrative professionals. Additionally, about 115 classified employees will receive a 3% annual increase as legislated by the Colorado WINS agreement.

Steamworks Half Marathon alumna

The Steamworks Half Marathon returned to Durango after a two-year hiatus, with Makiah Salzano (Business Administration, '22) in 1:28:09.

Labor shortages, Nate Peach

Nate Peach, visiting assistant professor of Economics, spoke to The Durango Herald about , who are trying to implement creative solutions to fill positions. 

NA Writers Seminar

The Native American Media Alliance also announced Joshua Emerson (Economics, '19) as , a month-long intensive program that develops emerging writers who are new to writing for film and television.

TED alum teaching award

Kyser Seaney (Chemistry, '18; M.A. Education, '20) received the 2022 University of Colorado Boulder’s Outstanding Colorado High School Educator Award, a title given to educators who have demonstrated a commitment to helping students achieve their higher education goals.

USA Cycling National Team

Former and current Skyhawks are represented across multiple mountain bike disciplines on , including Savilia Blunk (ATT '17-20), first-year Bailey Cioppa, sophomore Ruth Holcomb, and first-year Emma Artz. Go Skyhawks!

Building nutrition toolboxes one less Mountain Dew at a time

After 20 years working as a registered dietitian, Marnie Clay, assistant professor of Nutrition, brings her knowledge to the classroom, helping launch Fort Lewis College’s latest Health Sciences degree in Nutrition. Marnie Clay looks on as Rotem Ishay, lab coordinator, demonstrates how to make hummus in Clay's Nutritions & Culture class. “Nutrition is just...
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