News Briefs Fort Lewis College to hold 11th Annual Sustainability Summit Erica Nelson, a Diné Fly Fishing Guide and advocate for inclusivity in outdoor spaces, will share her experiences and insights on breaking barriers in the guiding community as the keynote speaker during this year’s 11th Annual Sustainability Summit. Nelson is the host of the Awkward Angler podcast. The event is focused on building inclusive, sustainable communities and fostering...
News Briefs Fort Lewis College enrollment jumps nearly 3.5%. The , and other complications. (The Durango Sentinel, The Journal)
News Briefs 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)
Durango Transit riders voice near-peak satisfaction Durango Transit partnered with FLC professor Kaitlin Mattos’ new Sustainability By Design class to administer the annual ridership survey that showed that in 2023, Durango Transit riders are happier with bus services than they’ve been for years.
Our View: FLC students win with local philanthropy FLC has been the beneficiary of much good fortune lately in the way of donation dollars, according to a recent article by .
Colorado's Indian boarding schools require us to confront a legacy of ‘difficult truths’ In an interview with KUNC focused on the recent History Colorado report Heather Shotton, vice president for diversity affairs at FLC said the confirmation of the death and the abuse of students at the boarding school is devastating.
Alana Romans, Director, Strategic Initiatives, received $568,689 from the US Department of the Treasure Alana Romans, Director, Strategic Initiatives, received $568,689 from the US Department of the Treasury through La Plata County Economic Development Alliance for the Project RUN certificate program – Opportunity Now Colorado.