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)
Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers thanks, in part, to the Old Fort which hosts hands-on agricultural education, including Farmers in Training, Farm Incubator and Ranching Apprenticeship programs. (The Durango Herlald)
Sixty years ago, Morley and Arthur Ballantine, Jr. agreed to donate $10,000 to establish a campus. Andrew Gulliford, a professor of history at FLC, explores how that idea has expanded and grown since then. (The Durango Herald)
Skyhawks Club Casino Night reaches new heights The FLC Athletics Department is celebrating a successful second annual Skyhawks Club Casino Night. This year, the event raised over $60,000—surpassing last year's amount and totaling over $110,000 raised since the event's inception. "I'm incredibly proud of our coaches and staff for their commitment to our external goals," said Director of Athletics Travis...
NEH-supported research sheds light on the experiences and abuse of children within the federal Indian boarding school system In an official letter commenting on the recent report on the Federal Indian Boarding School Investigation, NEH highlights several programs seeking to remedy the present-day impacts of the federal Indian boarding school system, including its funding of the FLC All Of Our Kin Language revitalization program. ( The National Endowment for the Humanities)