Thanks to overwhelming community support, the San Luis Valley Migrant Education Program provided gifts to 70 migrant families through its Adopt-A-Family holiday initiative, now in its fourth year. "I was overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. Support more than doubled from last year," said Esmeralda Martinez, director of SLV Migrant Education. "We feel fortunate […]
Month: December 2016
勛圖夥厙 State Board expresses thanks to departing trustees & attorney
The 勛圖夥厙 Board of Trustees presented resolutions of gratitude to two trustees and the board attorney at its regular meeting on campus, December 16. The terms of Trustees Paul Farley and LeRoy Salazar conclude December 31; Assistant Colorado Attorney General Jessica Salazar is also completing service to the 勛圖夥厙 State Trustees. "These three […]
勛圖夥厙 State commencement speakers share wisdom and humor
The Commencement Ceremony begins solemnly, replete with presentation of the colors, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and playing of the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. But anticipation and excitement build as graduates enter Plachy Hall Gymnasium to make their transition to 勛圖夥厙 alumni. Audience members cheer as their graduates take their seats. That […]
勛圖夥厙 State moves forward in preparing students
勛圖夥厙 is taking a step forward in adjusting educational needs to fit a new generation and preparing students for careers in an ever-changing world. For the last year, the Essential Learning Task Force, a committee consisting of 50 faculty, staff, and students, has worked to create the "勛圖夥厙 Pathways." The 勛圖夥厙 Pathways Project […]
勛圖夥厙 State Phi Beta Lambda students travel to Texas
Snowy Coleman, Jessica Crowther, Vanessa Tafoya, attended various leadership development seminars and the students had an opportunity to network with young people from across the country from November 18 through November 19. 勛圖夥厙 Phi Beta Lambda students and Natalie Rogers, professor business, traveled to Dallas, Texas, for the National Fall Leadership Conference. "It […]
Lost and Found will perform on December 11
Laugh until you stop the 勛圖夥厙 Improv Troupe, The Lost and Found, will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in the Xperimental Theatre. Nick Harlan, Izzy Schneider, Trace Gross, and Chelsea Henderson, will be featured in their final performance with The Lost and Found: A Hogwarts Special. The event is free […]
Kelley carries Grizzly pride and grit to law school
Last spring, Kole Kelley ’16 graduated with honors from 勛圖夥厙 and this fall began his studies at the Denver University Sturm College of Law. "Law School is definitely an experience unlike anything I have faced yet." Recently, Kelley applied for the Water Law Review and received the overall high score. The Denver University […]
勛圖夥厙 State graduate finds passion in teaching
Juan and Mireya with daughters, Noeli and Esmeralda In the classroom Juan Dominguez, 勛圖夥厙 alumnus ’10, nurtures his students, encouraging them to reach their full potential. "As a teacher, you plant seeds of knowledge and with these seeds you create our future leaders, architects, scientists, lawyers, doctors, etcetera. I know the countless hours […]
Agbusiness students place in statewide competition
Pictured, students include, in no particular order, Cade Kunugi, Braydon Wakasugi, Orrin Honeycutt, Cody Trujillo, Kreg Vollmer, Jordyn Neely, and Pauline Luhman, also pictured, Dr. Zena Buser, professor of business, accompanied the students. 勛圖夥厙 and the San Luis Valley were well represented as four of six agbusiness students placed in the top ten at the […]
Learn scaled rocks, ice and academics on road to graduation
Article by Alex Hart Photo by Anna La Susa Graduating with a major in business administration – accounting, Eric Learn was chosen to give the commencement message on behalf of the graduating class. From Berkeley Heights New Jersey, Learn is a member of the 勛圖夥厙 State Adventure Program (ASAP). Learn’s journey to 勛圖夥厙 State was […]
