Students in Associate Professor of Sociology Becky Clausen's Ecology & Society Field School don't spend their time looking at PowerPoint presentations. In the five-week summer course, the class travels all over the Four Corners area to different ranches, farms, and gardens to learn about the relationship between people, animals, the land, water, and food.

Teachers David Quiroz (History, '12) and Joey Hodlmair (Agricultural Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, '09) were recognized by their communities for being positive adult role models.

Marshall Masayesva (Adventure Education, '14) was profiled in High Country News for his efforts to increase Native American participation in outdoor activities.

Brenda Ridgley (Business Administration and Corporate Fitness, '91) has raised more than $50,000 for autism research through her Carbon Valley Half Marathon.

Heidi Steltzer, associate professor of Biology, is taking a year-long sabbatical that will include travel from Greenland to Antarctica.

Eight FLC students were named to USA Cycling's Spring 2016 Class of Collegiate Academic All-Stars for competing at a National Championship while maintaining a high academic standard.

Missy Fundora (Psychology, '16) was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award for her excellence in academics, athletics, service, and leadership.

The party runs from 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. and costs $5 per person.

Howard Grotts (Mathematics, '14) was named to the roster for the USA Mountain Biking Team for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Shelby Tisdale, executive director of the Center of Southwest Studies, was interviewed by KSUT's Mark Duggan about the facility and upcoming events.

Think Network Technologies, founded by alum Matt Glick (Sociology/Human Services, '00), was named a Colorado Company to Watch for 2016.

Caiden Boyt, a member of the Class of 2020, won an OtterBox Entrepreneur Scholarship sponsored by the electronics accessory company.

Elle Fracker, head softball coach, and five student-athletes will be representing the US July 16-28 at the Australian International Softball Challenge.

Kevin Callahan, a member of the upcoming Class of 2020, was recognized by Bicycling Magazine for bike commuting to school every day for 10 years.

Over one month, 13 faculty and staff members received grants for their programs and departments, ranging in size from $940 - $1.1 million.