Month: November 2016

Gov. Hickenlooper to hold Town Hall Nov. 15 at Adams State

Community members are invited to attend a Town Hall with Governor John Hickenlooper, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, and members of the Governor’s Cabinet on Tuesday, November 15, in Adams State University’s Richardson Hall Auditorium beginning at 1:30 p.m. Parking is available in all campus lots. Governor Hickenlooper and his staff will address issues in and […]

ASU Foundation to honor Rich Gehlbach, Class of 1959

A long-time and enthusiastic supporter of his alma mater, Rich Gehlbach, Adams State Class of 1959, embodies the “pay it forward” philosophy. He will be honored with the ASU Foundation’s Willis Fassett Jr. individual award at the Annual Donor and Student Recognition Dinner, November 10. Gelbach belongs to the Adam State University Legacy Society, having […]

ASAP was there for Heltenberg when she most needed it

Article by Alex Hart Paitton Heltenberg participates in the Adams State Adventure Program trips, including ice climbing at Zapata Falls. The Adams State University Adventure Program was there for sophomore Paitton Heltenberg when she most needed it. She went through a bit of a rough patch as a freshman. She planned to play volleyball, but […]

Carter is recognized for work in Student Life

There is more to college than books and mortar and Adams State University Assistant Director of Student Life Jeni Carter challenges students to experience new opportunities and achieve success outside of the classroom. She will receive the NASPA IV-West Conference Colorado New Professional Rising Star Award at the annual Student Affairs Professional Conference in November, […]

Zacheis Planetarium public program continues through fall semester

The Adams State University Zacheis Planetarium has released the free public showings schedule through December 2016. Thursdays, 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. November 10: Dream to Fly and Space School November 17: Live Astronomy Program (both times) December 1: From Earth to the Universe and Chasing the Ghost Particle December 8: Undiscovered Worlds and Tales […]

The Daniels Fund will receive the ASU Willis Fassett Jr. Corporate Award

Article by Linda Relyea Boundless Opportunity Scholarship Relations Manager Mary Haynes, President and CEO Linda Childears, and Scholar Relations Officer Michael Savage, stand with the sculpture of Bill Daniels. For the last 16 years, Adams State University students have benefited greatly from the vision and generosity of Bill Daniels, cable television pioneer. Providing opportunities for […]

Adams State biology program prepares Mullins for success

Article by Linda Relyea Collaring newborn fawns this summer, Taelor Ashton Mullins now creates an interest in science for fifth graders at Center Elementary School. Mullins graduated from Adams State University last spring and then completed an internship with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. During May and June, in Meeker, Colo., she worked on a mule […]