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Adding up

When Danielle Joe (Accounting, ’20) arrived at Fort Lewis College with her young son, Alexander, the single mother was determined to get her degree. A member of the Navajo Nation, Joe wanted to join her family’s thriving mercantile legacy on the largest Indian reservation in the U.S. But first, she needed to build the skills. 

The art of business

Top image: Brothers Jim (right) and Bill Carver stand behind the bar in the back of Carver Brewing Company on Main Avenue in downtown Durango, Colorado. When they showed up in Durango in 1987, selling homemade beer was illegal but in 1988 the law changed to accommodate their dream. Thirty-five years later, Carver Brewing Co. is one of the Southwest's most celebrated family-owned brew...

The power of grub

Students find daily bread and soul at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Grub Hub Food Pantry

Launching Bridge Programs for Students

Thanks to a six-figure donation from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Foundation executive committee member Candice Carson, Fort Lewis College's Academic Affairs department launched two new summer bridge programs in May 2022. The two new programs, XWeek and Maymester, join JumpStart and Skyhawk Summer Bridge to support first-year students and rising sophomores.

Dehydrating fresh cuisine for epic adventures

Top image: Farm to Summit - a fresh idea, fresh ingredients, and a lot of fresh air. Jane Barden (Business Administration, ’12), a self-proclaimed foodie, was tired of going backpacking and leaving behind her taste for fine dining. So, in 2020, she and her partner Louise launched Farm to Summit, a company that specializes in crafting dehydrated backpacking meals. The Durango-based...

Cooking up change

Digging up traditional Indigenous recipes for a new cookbook, Hózhó Meals

Understanding Food Waste

By student contributor Jade Slavin (Environmental Studies, ’22) In Spring 2022, the Environmental Center’s Weigh the Waste initiative found that the San Juan Dining Hall created 139 pounds of food waste in just one day. To further reduce food waste, we need to understand what motivates students to waste food. My senior research and capstone project attempted to do just...

Turning tables

When they're not buried in books, playing sports, practicing music, organizing clubs, or goofing off in dorm life, college students gravitate to wherever the food is. At Fort Lewis College, dining spaces have undergone many iterations, locations, and menus over the years. From the canteen to the lunchroom, chow time to mess hall, where and how ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students feast has shifted as attitudes...

Flavors of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ

From green chile to dark chocolate, handmade pasta to honey bourbon, Fort Lewis College alumni are proud to present the full spectrum of textures and tangs to the Durango community and beyond. While many of these fine-food purveyors studied at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s School of Business Administration, others flaunt degrees in place-based programs that build off access to the natural, cultural, and...

Turning on the lights for Skyhawk Athletics

At Fort Lewis College, illumination happens beyond the books and classroom walls; beginning in summer 2022, campus will also get a little brighter with a shiny gym floor, alfresco flood lights, and more.

Nurturing a global vision of deeply rooted interdependence

Top image: Founders and mission executives of Natural Pathways Foundation Jessica and Steve Zeller shine in love, nature, and their shared love of nature. In 2020, Fort Lewis College launched a Regenerative Food Systems Certificate to respond to the rising demand for a curriculum around sustainable food systems. Summer internships are an integral piece of the program, helping students...

New cycling director

Ian Burnett—former Skyhawk and pro cyclist—is . Burnett (Business Administration-Finance, '10) has been with the club team since 2010 as the track and road coach.

Scholarship recipients for cyclists

Three Sparkle On Scholarship recipients will be riding for the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ cycling team this fall. Professional mountain biker Kate Courtney created the Sparkle On Scholarship in partnership with industry brands to recognize student-athletes who have demonstrated academic and athletic excellence while giving back to the cycling community.
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