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P H O T O O F T H E W E E K
From reflections on the Grub Hub's humble roots to fresh insights into Indigenous recipes, the latest issue of FLC Voices magazine explores the intersections of academia and food. Bon appétit!
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OP empowers students of color to access the outdoors
Outdoor Pursuits is on a journey to be as inclusive as possible as it seeks to serve all students and create opportunities for different cultural experiences of the great outdoors.
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Travis Whipple joins FLC as new Athletic Director
Whipple comes to Durango with more than 15 years of senior-level experience, serving most recently as the vice president of College Relations at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota.
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Jesse Peters moving on to new role as college president
The Western Oregon University Board of Trustees appointed Jesse Peters as WOU's 25th president. Peters was at Fort Lewis College for five years, serving as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and interim provost.
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Board of Trustees approves $3,000 raise for FLC employees
The base-building raise is for the 2022-23 fiscal year and will go to about 375 faculty and administrative professionals. Additionally, about 115 classified employees will receive a 3% annual increase as legislated by the Colorado WINS agreement.
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M O R E N E W S F R O M F L C
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- Nate Peach, visiting assistant professor of Economics, spoke to The Durango Herald about the labor shortages impacting local employers, who are trying to implement creative solutions to fill positions.
- Charine Pilar Gonzales (English-Communication, '18) received the Native American Writers Accelerator Grant, a $10,000 award from the Native American Media Alliance that comes with professional support to help recipients develop their television writing craft, pitch their projects, and bolster their careers.
- The Native American Media Alliance also 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 who are new to writing for film and television.
- Since graduating from FLC, water rights activist and snowboarder Teal Lehto (Environmental Studies, '20) has worked to preserve waterways in the Southwest with Indigenous teachings in mind. She was recently featured in the REI film "Spirit of the Peaks."
- Durango Theatreworks productions are ready—toi, toi, toi! “Heathers: The Musical” will be performed on the Theatre Hall's Main Stage from July 6 to 17. Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” will be performed evenings in the outdoor Busby Amphitheater from June 30 to July 10.
- Chair & Associate Professor of Geosciences Jon Harvey is optimistic about recent rains arriving in the Southwest, signally what will hopefully be a robust monsoon season for the summer.
- Camela Brown (Biology, '20) was appointed to the ARISE (Advancing Research & Innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High-Need Districts) advisory board. This is a prestigious three-year position where she will provide support and guidance at the national level for high-need school districts.
- Since 2014, a group called Twin Cities Native Lacrosse has brought Minnesotans together, including FLC student Nina Polk (ATT '20-21), to participate in the Indigenous tradition of lacrosse, which originated before colonization by Europeans.
- FLC cycling alumnae Kira Payer (ATT '17-20) and Sarah Sturm (Art, ‘12) went one-two in the women's pro road race at the 50th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.
- Forest ecologists and biologists, including Professor Julie Korb and Lecturer Michael Remke, say fire serves an irreplaceable role in forest health and fire mitigation in Southwest Colorado’s mixed conifer and ponderosa pine forests.
- Kyser Seaney (Chemistry, '18; M.A. Education, '20) received the 2022 University of Colorado Boulder’s Outstanding Colorado High School Educator Award, a title given to educators who have demonstrated a commitment to helping students achieve their higher education goals.
- Dale Garland (Psychology, '82), a teacher at Durango High School, will retire after 31 years of teaching social studies and, according to students, life lessons about mindset and positivity.
- The Steamworks Half Marathon returned to Durango after a two-year hiatus, with Makiah Salzano (Business Administration, '22) winning the women’s race and finishing sixth overall in 1:28:09.
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That's hawksome
Former and current Skyhawks are represented across multiple mountain bike disciplines on this year's USA Cycling National Team, including Savilia Blunk (ATT '17-20), first-year Bailey Cioppa, sophomore Ruth Holcomb, and first-year Emma Artz.
Go Skyhawks!
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