Alumnus named Navajo Tribal Council speaker Seth Damon (American Indian Studies and Anthropology, '08) was named to a two-year term as speaker of the Navajo Nation Council in January.
More than 400 students named to Fall Dean's List More than 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
Professor quoted in Scientific American Assistant Professor of Engineering Christie Chatterley was quoted in an article in Scientific American about the role of behavioral science in clean water programs.
Alunma champion cyclist's bicycle examined CXmagazine took an in-depth look at the "lucky" bicycle ridden by Sarah Sturm (Art, '12) when the former Skyhawks cyclist won the 2018 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship women’s singlespeed title in Louisville, Kentucky, in December.
Environmental Studies students research effectiveness of bear-proof trash cans A study by Environmental Studies students found that in downtown Durango last fall only 40% of residences and 30% of businesses with bear-resistant trash cans had the bins properly locked, which is leading to calls for the city to increase enforcement.
Alumni farmers work to keep rural agriculture alive The (Cortez) Journal profiled two alumni from different generations who are teaming up to keep rural agriculture alive on a working ranch in southwestern Colorado.
Community Concert Hall debuts new sound system A donor-matching grant funds upgrades to the Community Concert Hall’s sound system, installed over the holiday break and debuting this week.
Alumnus Hazelton hired to KSU football staff Scottie Hazelton (Exercise Science, 1996) is the new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Kansas State University Wildcats football team. Hazelton played linebacker at FLC from 1992-94, and later became the Skyhawks’ defensive backs coach from 1996-1998 and defensive coordinator in 1999.
Alumnus named high school principal Rocky Schneider (Exercise Science, '99), a Skyhawks Football Hall of Fame and All-Century Team member, was recently hired as principal of Gering (Nebraska) High School.
Alumnus publishes health and fitness guide Don Roberts (Business Administration, '89) has published Wellness Toolbox, a guide to health and fitness based on his experiences as a personal trainer, nutritional coach, weight management consultant, bodybuilder, and gym owner.
Music in the Mountains relocates to Community Concert Hall The annual Music in the Mountains classical music festival is moving its performances to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College after 32 years at Purgatory Resort.
Alumni band gets recognized Denver's Westword magazine profiled Durango-based jam band Elder Grown -- formed by four FLC alumni when they were students -- as a rising star in the Colorado music scene.
Jastorff receives CASE award Mark Jastorff, FLC's vice president for Institutional Advancement, earned the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from CASE (Council for Adavncement and Support of Education) District VI during its annual conference for his exemplary professional service and outstanding achievement in higher education.
Alumnus sworn in as Navajo Nation's vice president Myron Lizer (Business Administration, '06) was sworn in as vice president of the Navajo Nation alongside new president Jonathan Nez on January 15 at a ceremony in Window Rock, Arizona.
Two new majors boost the business skills needed to succeed Two new majors launching Fall 2019 in the School of Business Administration aim to arm graduates with the tactical and technical knowhow needed to enter and succeed in the business world.