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FLC and DIHFS officials hope this visit will be the first in a series of regular, quarterly stops. 

In a galaxy not so far away, Indigenous artists have found a connection to Star Wars, weaving their cultural heritage with the mythos of the beloved franchise. The Center of Southwest Studies at FLC has been hosted an exhibit featuring Indigenous artists’ interpretations of Star Wars art. It closes this week. (KSJD)

. The dorms are designed to create a strong sense of community and easy access to the outdoors. (University Magazine)

Thirty years ago, a group of Fort Lewis College students, donning donated T-shirts, made their debut at the won the inaugural National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships. Unknowingly, the newly created Fort Lewis College Cycling Team ignited a cycling legacy that would propel the school to national prominence.

It has been a century since Native Americans were granted the right to vote through the Indian Citizenship Act. However, barriers like difficulties accessing polling places, a lack of nearby postal service offices, and poor or nonexistent internet connectivity continue to prevent Indigenous voters from exercising their right to vote.

After 18 years at FLC, Dupont is leaving to become the CEO of the Durango Chamber of Commerce. He leaves behind a legacy based on teamwork and collaboration.

Colorado cuenta con bastantes recursos para asegurar que los estudiantes no paguen el costo completo de ir a la universidad. Algunos programas ofrecen la opción de estudiar gratis. En FLC, estudiantes de familias que ganan menos de $70,000 al año pueden estudiar sin pagar matrícula (tuition). (Chalkbeat)

Manny Wheeler's idea for the project came from speaking with his wife, a language teacher, about the future of the Navajo language and its preservation. The film will be screened on Sept. 26. (Durango Herald)  

Bridging science and tradition, Professor Lee inspires  Native American and underrepresented students to explore data science and scientific computing while studying the mining impacts on the San Juan Watershed.
 

SkyPEP seeks to engage the Four Corners communities in creating a vision for engaged, inclusive citizenship by sharing stories, building bridges, and inspiring civic engagement.