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Simon Ortiz

Simon J. Ortiz (Chemistry, ATT '61-'62) . Ortiz, known for his contributions to the second wave of the Native American Renaissance, is an Indigenous writer with several published works.

Bayfield Principals

Bill Hesford (Teacher Licensure, ATT '03-'13) and Amber Connet (Interdisciplinary Studies-Elementary Education, '06; M.A. Education-Teacher Leadership, '19) have been appointed as principals in the Bayfield School District. Both Hesford and Connet serve as models for current students in ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Teacher Education Department.

Fire drill proves to be good practice for next generation of wildland firefighters

The La Plata County Incident Management Team hosted students from Assistant Professor Deanne Grant's Resiliency & Society course at a fire drill in the Edgemont Highlands subdivision. The drill was formatted as if it were an actual wildfire, teaching students about the wildland-urban interface as well as mitigation practices and incident command systems.

Beth LaShell among Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame 2022 inductees

The Colorado FFA Foundation inducted Beth LaShell, coordinator of the Old Fort for Fort Lewis College, into the Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. LaShell was honored for her significant contributions to the Colorado agricultural industry, including her role in managing Old Fort cattle and hay production and training beginning farmers in vegetable and fruit production and financial...

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alum launches Senate campaign

Fort Lewis College alumnus Peter Yu (Business, ‘95) is making an ambitious bid for the U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections. Yu is one of eight Republican candidates running in a primary for the Colorado seat held by U.S. Senator Micheal Bennett (D-CO).

Animas High School groundbreaking

On the eastern edge of the Fort Lewis College campus, officials from Animas High School and ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ . Dean Jennifer Trujillo voiced her excitement at the new opportunities for partnership.

River certification program

Fort Lewis College recently launched a new River Studies & Leadership certification program that combines river studies, river management, and policy. The program, geared towards future river management officials, is being spearheaded by Gigi Richard, Director of the Four Corners Water Center & Instructor of Geosciences.

Joslynn Lee NAU program

Joslynn Lee, an assistant professor of Chemistry at Fort Lewis College, is working with Northern Arizona University to build a program for Indigenous K-12 students interested in STEM fields. With workshops spanning 18 months, the program seeks to inspire Indigenous students who are interested in scientific computing.

Largest incoming class

This year, Fort Lewis College welcomed the . ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is working to support and ultimately retain this promising wave of new students.

Tapati Dutta receives APHA award

Tapati Dutta, assistant professor of Public Health, received the . The award recognizes Dutta's research and practices for community engagement in realizing vaccination equity, HIV/AIDS, and cervical cancer policies.

Native American theatre

Tyler Gleason (Diné), a senior majoring in K-12 Education, will be directing a play in the Fort Lewis College “Native American Stories For All Ages” fall program. From October 15 through 23, Gleason will be helming the production of Chief Tender-Foot, originally penned by Indigenous playwright Annawyn Shamas.
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