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V I D E O O F T H E W E E K
The American Southwest and its transcendent vistas continue to seize the imagination of Fort Lewis College’s scholars, explorers, and thinkers. From the serene waters of the Rio Chama to the precarious cliffs of the La Plata Mountains, Skyhawks are venturing beyond campus to receive an education that is undoubtedly powered by place.
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Former Chemistry professor leaves behind a lasting legacy
Mentor, researcher, chemist—read the decades-spanning story of Ted Bartlett, a former professor of Chemistry at Fort Lewis College. Through student-driven inquiry and a focus on experiential learning, Bartlett transformed FLC’s Chemistry Department with his unconventional research focus.
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FLC alumna fuses tradition with modernity in the classroom
Bridging the gap between the traditional and the modern world, Camela Brown (Biology, ‘20) paves a new path forward for science educators and communicators working in Indigenous communities. “I want to fuse everything and get these kids to realize it’s okay to be good at something, to be strong, to excel,” she said.
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Nursing program receives monumental grant
The FLC Foundation recently announced a transformative grant from The Colorado Health Foundation. This grant will fund Fort Lewis College's new nursing program’s culturally inclusive simulation labs, support curriculum development, and provide student scholarships.
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FLC geoscientists learn and play in the Four Corners region
Scientists from Fort Lewis College have been negotiating hazardous mountain terrain in search of a different kind of hidden treasure—scientific knowledge. With various ecoregions to study, students and faculty are uniquely positioned to unearth fresh scientific insights.
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M O R E N E W S F R O M F L C
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- Gift Puteho, an up-and-coming Zambian mountain biker featured in Teton Gravity Research’s latest film Esperanto, paid a visit to the Fort Lewis College cycling camp. Puteho mingled with the Durango Devo riders at Test Tracks with his coach Nora Richards (ATT '08-09), a former rider for FLC.
- Hanson Mike (Environmental Studies, '22), a Grand Canyon Trust intern, shines a light on the struggles experienced by the Diné people of the Bodaway/Gap region. This region, located near the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers, was recently freed from a 43-year development ban.
- After a successful first year, the E. coli monitoring partnership between Fort Lewis College and Mountain Studies Institute produced findings. Their discoveries inform forest management as more people flock to public lands. This new body of research is being strengthened by tapping into citizen science and FLC student research.
- Ben Bain, weed manager for La Plata County, has asked Fort Lewis College students with GIS training to keep tabs on the spread of noxious weeds throughout the region. Bain and the students work in concert to monitor 1,700 square miles of land in La Plata County for potential incursions.
- Lisa Hastings (Fine Arts, '90) completed her most recent children’s book, The Adventures of Hamish: Hamish Goes West. The book follows the titular puppy as he journeys 4,000 miles to meet his family in the Rocky Mountains and includes illustrations created by the author.
- The Botanical Society of America recognized Emma Cooley (Biology, ‘21) with the 2022 Young Botanist Award. Given to graduating seniors who have made notable contributions to plant science, the award recipients have their names published in the Plant Science Bulletin.
- After 42 years of shaping mountain bike culture in Durango, Mountain Bike Specialists Manager John Glover (Agricultural Science & Art, '80) will retire. Having witnessed the boom of cycling in the 1980s, Glover made his passion into a life-long career.
- Durango Theaterworks staged a WWII-era interpretation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the outdoor Joe & Clela Busby Amphitheater. Theatergoers relished enrapturing sunsets and performances on FLC's picturesque grounds.
- David Siegrist (Environmental Studies, '20) is making a splash in the mountain biking market with his company Sanitas Cycles. Utilizing skills he learned at Fort Lewis College, Siegrist hopes to craft custom-built cyclocross bikes for the FLC cycling team.
- Ascent Digital Marketing, a company formed in December by Ben Sorensen (Marketing, ‘13) and Brittany See (Psychology, '15), has seen massive growth in its inaugural year with nearly 80 new clients. To keep this forward momentum, Sorensen and See turned to their alma mater to expand their team with alumni and students from FLC.
- Fort Lewis College alumnus Justin Jones (Political Science, ‘94) is making a bid for President of the Navajo Nation. As an experienced lawyer specializing in tribal law, Jones is basing his platform on substantial business regulation reform and the removal of “tribal red tape.”
- Former Fort Lewis College cyclist Savilia Blunk (ATT '18-21) scored a pro women’s cross country national title on Saturday in Winter Park, Colorado. Blunk’s win highlights the stellar athletic talent that FLC attracts from around the world.
- Marquis Who's Who Top Educators recognized Amanda Schoolland (Music Education, ‘11) for her education, achievements, and leadership in music education. Schoolland’s roots as a Skyhawk are underscored by her commitment to excellence in teaching the next generations of performers.
- Nate Peach, visiting assistant professor of Economics, explains the macroeconomic factors driving prices up in mountain communities like Durango. Peach cites supply chain issues, labor costs, and an influx in money supply created by the Federal Reserve.
- Aaron Champenoy, assistant athletic director for external operations, will leave Fort Lewis College to assume his new position as the head men’s soccer coach at Montana State University Billings. Among his many contributions to FLC was the addition of lights to Dirk's Field to allow for night games.
- Maggie Summers Tarbert (Graphic Design, ‘13) will have her artwork featured on t-shirts created for the 51st Annual Mountain Fair in Carbondale, Colorado. Tarbert's piece incorporates moths and lunar iconography, which she said symbolizes rebirth—a fitting theme for a mountain town recovering from the economic effects of COVID-19.
- Jonathan Harvey, chair and associate professor of Geosciences, is using lidar technology to answer one of the most pressing questions around climate change: is there a positive correlation between glacier retreat and landslides?
- Wishing to realize her full athletic and academic potential, accomplished cross country athlete Brandy Ray (Diné) transferred to Fort Lewis College mid-season for its intensive running program. She said the quality coaching and high elevation have pushed her performance to the next level.
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That's hawksome
Angela Roberts, assistant athletic director-communications, was honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for her excellent design work highlighting the rosters for both the volleyball and women’s basketball teams. Roberts netted a ninth-place win in the Fall Posters College-Division category and a third-place win in the Winter Posters College-Division category. Roberts’ designs highlight each player with excellent studio shots, eye-catching white opponent logos juxtaposed against Skyhawk blue, and hand-drawn graphics that give the still images a sense of movement.
It’s no small honor to earn these awards either; CoSIDA is the second-oldest management organization in intercollegiate athletics. The organization provides opportunities to athletic professionals through advocacy, diversity and inclusion efforts, professional development, academic all-American awards, and awards and contests for members.
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