Month: April 2015

ASU creative writing public read is April 30

Adams State University creative writing seniors, Jordan Shomaker and Erik "Erik the Destroyer" Winberg, will share their writings during the Capstone Reading Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in McDaniel Hall room 101. Shomaker said her writings and her journey "coming clean" is important to her. Winberg said his work, "Here Be Dragons" is […]

Duane K. L. France receives military scholarship from the NBCC Foundation

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC), recently awarded a $5,000 2015 NBCC Foundation military scholarship to Duane K. L. France, of Fountain, Colorado. The military scholarship is awarded to service members, veterans and their spouses who are pursuing a counseling education and commit to serving fellow military […]

ASU student will compete in national pageant

Article by Maya Ramirez Keara Collester, sophomore at Adams State University, received the title of Miss Colorado American Coed 2015 Queen in March, 2015. As the Miss Colorado Coed, Collester will attend the National Pageant for her age group in Florida at Walt Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving 2015. She will compete for […]

Art professor receives US Citizenship

Article by Maya Ramirez Adams State University Roger Eriksen, associate professor of art, recently became a United States citizen, after a long journey. Eriksen, born in Canada, left at the age of six with his family and moved to Los Angeles. He could have applied for US citizenship at the age of 18. However, after […]

Percussion Extravaganza is April 28

Photo by Kellicia Morse ’14, pictured, the fall 2014 percussion concert. The Adams State University Percussion Extravaganza begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The Adams State Percussion Ensemble will perform the works of Levitan, Rennick, Reich, Shostakovich, Trevino, Westlake, and more. According to James Doyle, Adams State percussion director, the […]

Composers Concert is April 25

The Adams State University Annual Composers Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Leon Memorial Hall, located on the Adams State campus. The concert will feature newly written chamber music by student composers Ben Paden, Dryden Hill, Logan Hjelmstad, Lais Harmsen, Sage Vickers, and Jon Colson. These pieces will be performed by […]

Adams State Theatre presents “Marat/Sade”

Total, immersive theatre – the Adams State University production, Marat/Sade by Peter Weiss, directed by Jenna Neilsen, Associate Professor of Theatre, opens at 7:30 p.m. May 1 and runs May 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9, in the Xperimental Theatre. There will be a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 10. Tickets go on sale […]

Educators Hall of Fame event is May 6

The Adams State University Teacher Education Department Fourth Annual Educators Hall of Fame Celebration hosts outstanding educators whose chosen profession has created opportunities for students to achieve academic and professional success. Pursuing a career in education means dedication and commitment to improving the lives of others. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, […]

Chamber Choir to perform Liebeslieder (Lovesong) Waltzes at spring concert

The Adams State University Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the Sacred Heart Church, located in Alamosa. Chamber Choir will perform Brahms’ Liebeslieder (Lovesong) Waltzes. They will be accompanied by Dr. William Lipke and Tyleen Stults on piano. Concert Choir will perform a variety of pieces including an […]

Spring Jazz Concert is April 22

Photo by Kellicia Morse. The Adams State Jazz Ensemble performs for the fall 2014 concert. The Adams State University Jazz Concert begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The concert will feature some of the traditional jazz classics from Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, plus a few surprises. "We will be […]