Weighing in on a feature story for The Colorado Sun, Jason Pettit (Psychology, '23) discussed his experience with homelessness and FLC's rapid re-housing program. The program helped 108 students in its inaugural year with emergency hotel stays, financial assistance for move-in-related costs, and support with rent and utilities.
More than 400 FLC students graduated on May 6 at a ceremony addressed by Thomas J. Vilsack, the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Wakȟályapí Coffee, founded by Devyn Valandra, a junior studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business, took home the $10,000 first-place cash prize for the best business plan at this year’s Hawk Tank competition.
The exhibit As Seeds, We Grow: Student Reflections on Resilience closed after a successful 12-month run. The exhibit presented Indigenous perspectives on the colonial history of Fort Lewis Indian School.
The 57th annual Hozhoni Days drew a historic crowd of nearly 2,000 people to Whalen Gymnasium. Three vibrant events spanning March 29-31 provided a time for people to gather, dance, sing, heal, and celebrate traditions that are thousands of years old.
As snowfall and winter recreation visitor patterns continue to fluctuate, ski resorts need trained professionals who can adapt business practices now more than ever. To fill that need, Lorraine Taylor, associate professor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, created a 12-credit certificate program in 2016.
Colorado has the highest avalanche-related death toll in the nation. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, almost 300 people have died from being caught in Colorado avalanches over the past 70 years. FLC's Outdoor Pursuits program is trying to mitigate that, offering a PRO 1 Avalanche Course in collaboration with the American Avalanche Institute.