Welcome to the Fort Lewis College Alumni Newsletter, brought to you by the FLC Alumni Engagement Team. These monthly emails will keep you informed about upcoming alumni events, volunteer opportunities, Career Services workshops, and FLC news.

Congrats to the Class of 2022!

On Saturday, May 14, nearly 4,500 family members and friends gathered on Ray Dennison Memorial Field to welcome FLC's newest graduates. Actor Gary Farmer gave the commencement speech and you can view the entire ceremony here.

Check out all the photos from the ceremony here.
View graduation portraits here.

This year, the FLC Alumni Engagement Office will distribute 43 needs-based scholarships, totaling $21,000! Alumni Scholarships are open to any child or grandchild of an FLC alum who carries a 2.7 cumulative GPA. Scholarships typically range from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships are made possible by the generous gifts of our alumni - Thank you!

You can support FLC legacy scholarships by clicking the button below.

Support FLC Students and Give to Alumni Scholarships

Camela Brown '20

Camela Brown (Biology, '20) has been appointed as a member of the ARISE (Advancing Research and Innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High Need Districts) advisory board. In this prestigious position, she will provide support and guidance at the national level for high-need school districts.

Charles Decker '17

Charles Decker (Marketing, '17) was named Best Artist of 2022 by Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. of the National Indian Gaming Association. You can also find Charles' work on permanent display in the National Congress of American Indians Embassy in Washington D.C.

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.

Check out all the Career Services resources for FLC Alumni Here.

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

Celebrate Pride with FLC (Durango, CO)

June 23rd

Come celebrate Pride Month with FLC's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center!

RSVP

Faculty and Staff Alumni Appreciation Lunch at FLC campus (Durango, CO)

August 18th

Join the Fort Lewis College Alumni Engagement as we celebrate our FLC alumni staff! We will have a taco bar set up outside the Student Union

RSVP

Denver Distillary Tour and Tasting at The Block Distilling Co. (Denver, CO)

September 10th

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

RSVP

Group Mountain Bike Ride with FLC Alumni (Carbondale, CO)

September 15th

Join the FLC Alumni Office for some mountain biking fun!

RSVP

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!

RSVP

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

RSVP

Float the Upper San Juan w/ FLC Alumni & Fort Lewis on the Water - 3-days!

October 6th

3-day San Juan River Sand Island to Mexican Hat Itinerary River Miles: 27 Night on the river: 2 Description: The San Juan River from Sand Is

RSVP

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.

RSVP

Alumni enjoying a Rockies game in Denver (May '22)

FLC alumni and SOBA Dean Steven Elias at RES 2022

FLC alumni and School of Business Administration Dean Steve Elias at RES 2022 (May '22)

Dan Brown (Geology, '87) and Dave Hagen (Humanities, '04) catching up at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Dan Brown (Geology, '87) and Dave Hagen (Humanities, '04) catching up at the 50th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

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:

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

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