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)
News Briefs . The dorms are designed to create a strong sense of community and easy access to the outdoors. (University Magazine)
Tyler Dunn, Interim Director, Reed Library, received $20,000 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education Tyler Dunn, Interim Director, Reed Library, received $20,000 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the Colorado Open Education Resources (OER) grant program, Cohort 5 2022/2023.
Elizabeth Calagias, Business Manager, Center for Innovation, received $401,000 from the US Small Business Administration Elizabeth Calagias, Business Manager, Center for Innovation, received $401,000 from the US Small Business Administration for the Congressional Earmarks Initiative.
Dr. Yiyan Li, Associate Professor, Physics & Engineering, received $25,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Yiyan Li, Associate Professor, Physics & Engineering, received $25,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the “PCR-Free Environmental Waterborne Bacteria Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy and Deep Learning project.”
Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the “Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture.”