The Fort Report: Connecting Fort Lewis College

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V I D E O O F T H E W E E K

Jenni Trujillo, dean of the School of Education, discusses the unique graduate programs on tap for educators looking to step up their game. By drawing on the expertise of regional leaders and incorporating a holistic pedagogy, Fort Lewis College is preparing the next generation of educators for their ever-changing field.

FLC Basic Needs Coordinator joins housing effort

Stella Zhu is bridging the gap for unhoused students waiting for long-term housing solutions. With her fresh insights, FLC has been able to help students deftly maneuver the current housing crisis and help them succeed along the way.

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FLC alumna provides water education on TikTok

Known as the “WesternWaterGirl” on TikTok, Teal Lehto (Environmental Studies, ‘20) tackles water topics like reservoir management, agricultural irrigation efficiency, cloud seeding, and hydropower. Lehto shares her expertise with thousands of viewers and calls them to action.

M O R E N E W S F R O M F L C

The FBI Denver Field Office is holding a Collegiate Academy at FLC. Open to students of any major, the event will bring law enforcement professionals to present past cases and discuss careers.
The FLC Center of Southwest Studies and the La Plata County Historical Society have conducted repatriation projects to return Native American funerary objects and human remains to the Hopi Tribe, according to notices published in the Federal Register.
Justin McBrayer, professor of Philosophy and associate dean, writes in the Durango Herald about how fake news and disinformation can be interpreted through the lens of the classic "tragedy of the commons" problem.
After a successful 2021-22 season with the FLC men's basketball team, guard JacQuess Hobbs (ATT '21-22) has signed a professional contract with Angra Basket in Portugal to continue his career. Known as a first-class player by teammates and coaches alike, Hobbs will go on to play in the International Basketball Federation.

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That's hawksome

Jed Smith (Anthrolopogy, ‘15) was recently awarded a CHUBB postgraduate fellowship with the New York Academy of Art. Fellows have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their artistic prowess while serving as teaching assistants and mentors to the next generation of artists. CHUBB fellows also receive studio accommodations, exhibition opportunities, and a stipend.

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