Fort Lewis College Alumni

The FLC campus is home to numerous art pieces. The "River Potters" sculpture by Doug Hyde was unveiled in front of Reed Library 30 years ago as a gift from Arthur and Morley Ballantine.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by the Center of Southwest Studies and the Delaney Library archives.
If you are interested in learning more about the archives or to see their collections go to
https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/learn/library-resources

Access our Maker's Market Vendor Application here: https://forms.office.com/r/7Evp25tjrs

Jourdan Bennett-Begaye ('13) received the 2023 Rising Star Award for her work as a Diné journalist. She is the first female editor-in-chief of ICT. In this role, she is committed to serving and elevating Indigenous voices through the power of storytelling and advocacy. Additionally, she co-founded an arts and culture event aimed at helping Native youth learn to use art and media to preserve their culture, represent their identities, and build pride in being Indigenous.

Do you know an exceptional Fort Lewis College graduate who deserves recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for one of the prestigious Alumni Awards!

To learn more about the different award categories and to nominate an outstanding alumnus, visit the following link.
https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/events/alumni-awards

Let's come together to celebrate the achievements of our exceptional alumni and showcase the Fort Lewis College spirit!

Dr. Javier Read de Alaniz ('99) received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. He excelled in his Ph.D. research at Colorado State and during a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. Following this, he became a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and quickly advanced to being a full professor. Javier has been awarded numerous honors and grants, including the 2023 National Science Foundation CAREER award and Cope Scholar Award by the American Chemical Society.

Do you know an exceptional Fort Lewis College graduate who deserves recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for one of the prestigious Alumni Awards!

To learn more about the different award categories and to nominate an outstanding alumnus, visit the following link.
https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/events/alumni-awards

Let's come together to celebrate the achievements of our exceptional alumni and showcase the Fort Lewis College spirit!

Dr. Joslynn Lee (’06), a Professor of Chemistry at FLC was awarded the 2023 FLC Service Award. Joslynn's commitment and passion for fostering a more inclusive and healing campus environment have profoundly impacted the College and its community. Her reconciliation work, commitment to student mentorship, and engagement make her truly deserving of this recognition.

Do you know an exceptional Fort Lewis College graduate who deserves recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for one of the prestigious Alumni Awards!

To learn more about the different award categories and to nominate an outstanding alumnus, visit the following link
https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/events/alumni-awards

Let's come together to celebrate the achievements of our exceptional alumni and showcase the Fort Lewis College spirit!

🌞 Summer is here, and so is our June newsletter! 🌻 Catch up on all the exciting updates from Fort Lewis College Alumni, including the ongoing Alumni Award Nominations. Know someone exceptional? Nominate them by July 15 through the link in our bio. 🌟 Also, we need your input! If you're an FLC alum living in Alaska, participate in our Alaska Alumni Survey and let us know what events you'd like to see. Your feedback is invaluable. 🌍 Click here https://linktr.ee/flcalumni to read more!

Please join us on July 12 for our information webinar to learn more about the Fort Lewis College/CU Nursing Collaborative. We are excited to welcome our inaugural class in June 2025 and are eagerly anticipating the applications we will receive from Fort Lewis students who want to join CU Nursing’s mission to boldly transform health. At this session, we will discuss the curriculum structure, admission requirements, tuition costs and support services. This session will be interactive so please bring your questions. This is a great time to get your questions answered in advance of the September 15 application deadline.



RSVP to attend here, https://www.greenvelope.com/card/.public-b25ec12e7a974c889e923cd45e11d0b936363839323433



We look forward to connecting with you!

Thank you Ellen for giving back to your community! Don't miss this wonderful FREE opportunity to learn mountain biking basics from a Professional Cyclist and FLC Alumna.

Ride Dirt and Workshop Series - Building on the MTB Basics - Pedal Durango - Durango's Bike Friendly Lodging, Activities, and More Join me, Ellen Campbell, for a fun Wednesday of riding bikes on dirt, making friends and learning new things!During the ride we will have a short workshop to gain new knowledge and practice skills. Please RSVP for each event you would like to attend!These rides and workshops are open to all women, f...

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to become the Secretary of our FLC Native American Alumni Chapter!

If you have a deep passion for serving your community and want to play a vital role in uniting our diverse alumni, we welcome you to explore our NAAC Bylaws at the following link,
https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/Portals/35/assets/docs/Fort-Lewis-College-Alumni-Chapter-Bylaws-NAAC%20.pdf?ver=O67Wwr6v-iS_DMAyghKhMA%3d%3d

If you feel prepared to embrace the responsibilities and duties of the Secretary position, kindly submit a 5-10 minute video outlining your vision for advancing our mission of uniting our diverse Fort Lewis College NAAC Alumni by 5:00 P.M. (MST) on June 30th, 2024, to [email protected]

We can't wait to see the incredible contributions you'll bring to our community! 💙

Attention FLC artists & creatives!! This September, we will be hosting a Maker’s Market at owned business, . Vendor booth spaces at this event are FREE to alumni and limited, so DM us or email [email protected] now to secure a spot.

Join us on September 21st to shop art, goods, & wares created by FLC Alumni artists at this outdoor Maker’s Market beginning at 4pm in Mancos, CO. At 5pm, local favorite band and alums, .music, will play a double set. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy local cider, local art, and local music!

We had an unforgettable time at the Golden Graduates Weekend, welcoming back nearly 30 alumni from the Class of ‘74 and earlier! 🎓✨
Our journey began with an exploration of The Old Fort, where Beth LaShell shared captivating stories about the history of the area and the College. On our campus tours, we marveled at the incredible innovations and changes happening up at the Mesa since 1974. The Center of Southwest Studies curated a nostalgic collection of memorabilia that took us all down memory lane.
The weekend was highlighted by a heartfelt reception and champagne toast with Interim President Steve Schwartz and Provost Mario Martinez. We capped it off with a breathtaking ride on the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, enjoying spectacular views of the surging Animas River, great company, and a lovely picnic lunch in Cascade Canyon.
Thank you to all who attended! It was a joy to reconnect, and we can’t wait to see you at future alumni events. 🌟

Happy June! 🌻

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by the Center of Southwest Studies and the Delaney Library archives.
If you are interested in learning more about the archives or to see their collections go to
https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/learn/library-resources

Make sure to stop by the FLC Alumni and FLOW tent on Saturday at Animas River Days presented by 4Corners Riversports! We will be there from 8am through the river parade with games, giveaways, and river treats.

What are your favorite events?

Town is still buzzing from the excitement of this year's Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is a quintessential Durango tradition. Each year, thousands of cyclists come from near and far to race the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Steam Engine from Durango to Silverton along the beautiful Million Dollar Highway. The event is jam-packed with familiar FLC faces from race directors, to volunteers, to competitors. The IHBC is a yearly showcase of the talent and richness of Durango’s cycling community and a wonderful opportunity for alumni to return to the San Juan Mountains and partake in one of Fort Lewis College's favorite past times.

Congratulations to this year’s Men’s Pro champion, Cobe Freeburn. Cobe is a second generation Fort Lewis College student, studying computer information systems.

A special thank you to FLC Cycling Team for pulling off their annual alumni ride to Baker’s Bridge, and thank you to all alumni who joined the fun!

What a weekend to be .

(Photo credit: Jerry McBride, Durango Herald)

Don't forget to show a little this Ironhorse!

It’s week here in and that means valley ride Friday! Social hang 930-10 and then we ride at 10, bakers n back.
Meet at . Who’s coming, raise a hand in the comments.

The FLC Alumni Office is excited to announce the return of the Alumni Awards, a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our remarkable alumni!🎓🏆

Do you know an exceptional Fort Lewis College graduate who deserves recognition? Now is your chance to nominate them for one of the prestigious Alumni Awards!

The Alumni Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, showcasing their commitment to excellence and their positive impact on society. Whether they have excelled in their careers, demonstrated leadership, or made a difference through service or philanthropic endeavors, we want to hear about them! ✨

To learn more about the different award categories and to nominate an outstanding alumnus, visit this link, https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/events/alumni-awards.

Your nomination could provide the recognition they deserve and inspire others in our community. Let's come together to celebrate the achievements of our exceptional alumni and showcase the Fort Lewis College spirit!

Don't miss this chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible success stories that have emerged from FLC. Nominate an outstanding alumnus today and help us honor their achievements!

The team is proud to announce that two of our members, Wraygen Shouldis and Aria Swenk graduated from Fort Lewis College this spring. We would like to congratulate them on their achievement and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. ✨🎓🥂

Although we will miss them in the office, we are excited to welcome Wraygen and Aria, along with the entire class of 2024 as the newest generation of FLC alumni! 💛💙

Wraygen, originally from South Dakota and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has brought many innovative ideas to our marketing and social media efforts. Wraygen has participated in various programs such as the FLC Presidential Fellow and the American Indigenous Business Leaders Chapter during her time at Fort Lewis College. She will be working as a Junior Marketing Consultant with the Katz School of Business for the next six weeks.

Aria is a third-generation alumnus and a Turtle Mountain Band descendant. She has contributed hours of her graphic design and writing talents to our office. She has been involved in the Fort Lewis Gaming Society and has shared her creative projects of art and poetry. Aria has plans to move back to her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and plans to pursue a career in the Arts.

The team is proud to announce that two of our members, Wraygen Shouldis and Aria Swenk graduated from Fort Lewis College this spring. We would like to congratulate them on their achievement and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Although we will miss them in the office, we are excited to welcome Wraygen and Aria, along with the entire class of 2024 as the newest generation of FLC alumni!

Wraygen, originally from South Dakota and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has brought many innovative ideas to our marketing and social media efforts. Wraygen has participated in various programs such as the FLC Presidential Fellow and the American Indigenous Business Leaders Chapter during her time at Fort Lewis College. She will be working as a Junior Marketing Consultant with the Katz School of Business for the next six weeks.

Aria, a second-generation FLC alum, has contributed her graphic design and writing talents to our office. She has been involved in the Fort Lewis Gaming Society and has shared her creative projects of art and poetry. Aria has plans to move back to her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and plans to pursue a career as a Development Coordinator with the Tulsa Ballet Foundation.

We are excited to announce that Jordan Mast has joined the FLC community as the new head coach for Fort Lewis College men’s basketball! Coach Mast has a proven track record of success and is passionate about developing student-athlete growth. We are confident that he will lead our Skyhawks to great heights. Join us in welcoming Mast and his family to the Fort Lewis College and Durango community.

To learn more about Mast and stay updated on our athletic teams on campus, please visit the Fort Lewis College Athletics page.

Jordan Mast named Fort Lewis College men’s basketball head coach - Fort Lewis College Athletics DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College Department of Athletics has selected Jordan Mast as its next men's basketball head coach, announced on Monday.

What a great end of the semester! As we transition into Summer, we are preparing to welcome visitors to town and looking forward to seasonal festivities. Do you recognize this block on Main Street?

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by the Center of Southwest Studies and the Delaney Library archives.

If you are interested in learning more about the archives or to see their collections go to
https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/learn/library-resources

Enjoy this piece by Rocky Mountain PBS highlighting the work done by FLC students, alumni, & faculty on the nearby Navajo Nation with Navajo Nation Solar Initiative and the Village Aid Project . The article and accompanying video highlight the significance of providing community members with electricity. These installations are life-changing, providing essential electricity for refrigerating medication, storing fresh foods, and heating & illuminating their homes. This work is vitally important, and we are both proud and honored to have so many current and graduated members of the FLC community involved.

Thank you Camile Keith ’22 for your leadership alongside Dr. Laurie Williams. Other outstanding alumni involved in this project include Katie J. Roseberry ’21, Jessica Rupe ’09, Martine Tsosie ’22, and Paul Kokes ’21.

If you're interested in supporting this initiative, visit this link to contribute: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/adaptive-donor-form?formId=570c2d33-cff5-4785-8fee-6a3d0de832d3&envid=p-321oQ5LY9kWPz41omOC2kg&zone=usa

Solar power on Tribal Lands brings electrification for the first time — and possibly a new industry As Colorado's largest statewide, member-supported, multi-media network, Rocky Mountain PBS wants to make sure everyone is seen and heard.

🥂Congratulations to the winner of this year’s Hawk Tank Business Competition in the Alumni Track… Jack Groenheim (Business Admin ’20). Jack’s business idea, ‘ArtConsign’ aims to transform everyday places into local art galleries by connecting artists with businesses. He cares about local art and local growth, together.

, we are so excited to see what you do! 💙💛

Do you have a business idea you’d like to bring to fruition? Hawk Tank is a local business competition for recent alumni, current students, and regional high schoolers. It’s a wonderful way to utilize your alma mater’s resources even after graduation. Visit their page, to learn more. 

A special thanks to this year’s keynote speaker, Alumnus and Founder/CEO of , Stephen Sullivan ’88. We are so lucky to have outstanding alumni return to Fort Lewis and share their time and expertise. 

Spring has sprung on campus at Fort Lewis College! 🌸 Happy May Day from your FLC Alumni family. Let the vibrant blooms and warm sunshine fill your day with joy and renewal.