Month: July 2016

Fifth Annual Southern Colorado Film Festival begins on October 13

The fifth annual Southern Colorado Film Festival will take place from October 13 through October 15 in collaboration with Adams State University Community Partnerships. The festival invites all filmmakers to submit their work for consideration by August 1. Submissions are accepted online through Film Freeway. The 2016 theme, BORDERLESS, intends to inspire a diverse conversation […]

Adams State University satisfied with results of mediation

After completing mediation, Adams State University reached a satisfactory decision regarding an unsuccessful job applicant and the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, according to Julie Waechter, Adams State assistant to the president for communications. The case was introduced following criticism brought by a former contractor regarding university hiring and compensation policies. Adams State officials […]

Adams State helped Basagoitia reach the next level

As a Monte Vista High School student, Alexandre Nicholas Basagoitia wanted to attend either West Point or the Air Force Academy. Although he wasn’t accepted, initially, Basagoitia kept his goals in mind and enrolled at Adams State University. "I had several choices about where I wanted to attend, however, I chose ASU because I had […]

Trustees committed to Adams State success

Colorado Governor John W. Hickenlooper recently appointed Wendell Lorenzo Pryor of Salida and Denver and Michele J. Lueck of Englewood to the Board of Trustees for Adams State University. Pryor will assume the position held by Mary K. Griffin, for a term expiring December 31, 2016 and Lueck assumes the position held by Valentin "Val" […]

Grizzly track stars sprint to the Olympics

Sunanya Wahi and Jurgen Themen came to Adams State together, attracted to the Grizzlies’ esteemed track & field program. The couple will soon travel to Rio de Janeiro together – both to run the 100m in the 2016 Summer Olympics, competing for their home country of Surinam. "Our coaching staff and team are so proud […]

Adult learners invited to Open House at Adams State Extended Studies

Adults wishing to complete their college degrees are invited to an Open House for SLV Adult Learners, hosted by Adams State University Extended Studies, on Monday, July 25, from 4-8 p.m. in Richardson Hall, the main administration building on Hwy. 160 and Edgemont. "We offer affordable, personalized opportunities to those who have begun college work […]