Summer monsoons bring lush Lavender blooms to the Alumni Gardens outside the Student Union building on the FLC Campus.

Link to add your business to the FLC alumni business map

Alumni-Owned Business Map Goes Live September 1

Entrepreneurs from FLC -- alumni and current students alike -- breathe life into communities by founding their own businesses all across the country. We are launching a new map to showcase those businesses. Fill out this form to add your business to the map.

Add Your Business to the Map

2022 Homecoming Mug Crawl to Support Alumni Scholarships (Durango, CO)

Kick-off Homecoming weekend as we visit several classic Durango watering holes. All proceeds from this year's event will directly benefit underserved FLC students through the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The first 75 people to RSVP get an FLC Alumni beer stein! Stay tuned for more event announcements soon!

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Alumna Danielle Joe celebrates at graduation

Johnson Scholarship Foundation supports aspiring Indigenous business students at FLC

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. Read more about Danielle and learn how you can support the Johnson Scholarship Foundation here.

Joshua Emerson '19

The Native American Media Alliance announced Joshua Emerson (Economics, '19) as a fellow for the 2nd Annual Native American Writers Seminar, a month-long intensive program that develops emerging writers new to writing for film and television. Joshua is a Diné comic based in Denver. Read more about the Fellows program here

Photo of Jane Barden and partner in from of their booth at the Durango Farmers Market

Jane Barden '12

In 2020, Jane Barden (Business Administration, '12) and her partner Louise launched Farm to Summit, a company that specializes in crafting dehydrated backpacking meals. The Durango-based business keeps adventurers' bellies full and satisfied while focusing on procuring sustainably sourced food and sustainable packaging. Read more about Jane and Farm to Summit in the latest FLC Voices magazine here.

Do you have an idea for an FLC Alumni Spotlight? Submit it here.

The Alumni Office and Career Services are working together to help support FLC Alumni on their career journey. Graduates are encouraged to utilize the many resources offered by our career advisors. FLC designs these tools to help alumni find fulfilling careers. Services include one-on-one advising, resume building and review, access to job postings via the Handshake platform, and more. View recent job posts here, or check out all the Career Services resources for FLC alumni.

Join the FLC Alumni Engagement Office at an upcoming event! View the full event calendar here.

FLC Alumni and Fort Lewis on the Water host a guided San Juan Flot Trip October 7-9. Trip is all inclusive, click to learn more.

Denver Distillery Tour and Tasting at The Block Distilling Co. Followed by a Comedy Show(Denver, CO)

September 10th

Sip alumni-crafted spirits at The Block Distilling Co., take a private tour, and enjoy appetizers on their outdoor patio.

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FLC Alumni Happy Hour at Capitol Creek Brewery (Basalt, CO)

September 15th

Sip drinks and enjoy appetizers at Capitol Creek Brewery while getting to know fellow FLC alumni from the valley. Drinks and food on us!

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Ride the World-famous Monarch Crest Mountain Bike Trail (Salida, CO)

September 17th

We will shuttle to the top of the Monarch Crest and make our way into Salida, ending at alumnus-owned Wood's High Mountain Distillery

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Private Austin Food Tour and Sunset Cruise on Lady Bird Lake (Austin, TX)

November 5th

Hop on a private party bus and enjoy food and drinks from hot spots across the city. Join for an optional sunset cruise on Lady Bird Lake.

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FLC Athletic Facility Upgrades

Fans in attendance at Whalen Gymnasium and Dirks Field this season will notice some upgrades. Whalen Gymnasium will feature new design elements from a new gym floor, which was completed in May 2022, to a lobby makeover. The revamped space will offer exterior fire pits and seating, a walk-up ticket window, a touchscreen Hall of Fame display, and other modern details that will help take the Skyhawk Athletics experience to the next level. Dirks Field is also undergoing a series of upgrades that will wrap up this summer. Thanks to a generous donation, lights can shine over the Dirks Field soccer pitch. The energy-efficient bulbs can be automatically controlled from a smartphone while complying with Durango night-sky regulations. Read more about the upgrades here

Whether you are looking to engage fellow alumni, connect with students, or volunteer with Skyhawks in your community, we have an opportunity for you. Learn about the variety of ways to get involved and find rewarding activities that meet your interests, experience, and schedule.

Current Volunteer opportunities include:

Mentors needed for FLC Springboard Fellowship Program (~90 hr. commitment)
Homecoming 2022: Tabling opportunities throughout the weekend (October 17-23)
Collegiate MTB National Champs: Cheer on the team while tabling at Purg. (October 13-16)
Host an FLC trail day volunteer event on National Public Lands Day on 9/24

Support the FLC Alumni Engagement Office

Request an Alumni Sticker Before 8/1 for a Chance to Win an FLC Prize Pack

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