Shelly Thompson hired as Cultural Preservation Director Shelly Thompson (Political Science, '03) is the new in Ignacio, Colorado, working to spread culture and share the work of the SUCC with the Ute community.
Professor Jared Beeton publishes Mammoth dig site research The only extinct giant wolf from the ice ages ever found in Colorado was recently discovered at a Mammoth dig site. Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Jared Beeton documented and published this and other findings in the Annals of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Anthropology student Jon Fox published research on crescent-shaped tools Crescent-shaped stone tools were used by people throughout far western North America at the end of the last ice age. Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jesse Tune and Anthropology student Jon Fox published research on the only artifact of this type that has ever been found on the Colorado Plateau.
Professor David Gonzales was selected as the winner of The Mountain Geologist Best Paper Award for 2019 Professor of Geosciences David Gonzales (Geology, '82) was selected as for 2019 for his research on breccia dikes in the western San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ farm-incubator program alumni find carrot fame Farmers Max Fields (Environmental Studies, '15) and James Plate (Business Administration, '14) are ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Old Fort farm-incubator program alumni who grown at 7,600 feet in the Animas Valley and their heritage, grass-fed lambs.
Safer at Home for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ This past week, the Governor’s Office provided more guidance regarding the Safer at Home phase of coronavirus mitigation that will slowly become our new statewide reality after April 27. We’ve attached some graphics from the state for more information.
Graduating seniors showcase undergraduate research online Provost Nixon welcomed graduating seniors into the world of ideas at the virtual Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium.
Latest updates from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ amid COVID-19 pandemic ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ has moved instruction online for the remainder of the semester after Spring Break. Only essential personnel are now reporting to campus after stay-at-home order issued.
Aspiring entrepreneurs awarded startup cash at Hawk Tank Seven teams from the high school, college, and alumni tracks received cash awards for their business ideas at the 2020 Hawk Tank Business Plan competition.
Virtual Hawk Tank 2020 Winners In this historic virtual version of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's storied Hawk Tank business competition, the winners of all three tracks are announced- High School, Alumni and College. Congratulations to the winners!
New "safer at home" phase announced by Governor Polis After scientific modeling and analysis of how the stay-at-home efforts of all Coloradans have impacted the spread of the virus, new guidance is beginning to roll out from the state.
New order from Governor requiring face coverings at work Governor Polis released an yesterday evening requiring employees of Colorado’s critical businesses to wear a cloth cover* or medical mask over their nose and mouth while at work.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Hawk Tank competition will conclude virtually The 2020 Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition hosted by SOBA and Alumni Engagement will conclude via Zoom on April 18.
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ plays critical role in civic action ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ has joined the MakerLab at Durango’s Powerhouse Science Center's civic task force of more than 100 volunteers to design and produce protective equipment for local medical professionals.
Public health guidance issued for face coverings Local public health officials issued recommendations for individuals to use face coverings when leaving the home for essential travel to the grocery store, doctor, or pharmacy.