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Special Olympics Basketball Showcase hosted by Adams State

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Adams State College is proud to announce the second annual Special Olympic Basketball Showcase. O

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Resume book seeking submissions

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The Adams State College Counseling and Career Center is creating an Adams State Resume Book.

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Ledonne develops a Video Productions department at Adams State

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With the addition of Danny Ledonne to the Communications Department, a new program is blossoming at Adams State. Ledonne is developing a video productions program.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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ASC seeks alumni who received scholarships

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The Adams State Office of Alumni Relations is calling on its local alumni who have received scholarships to join for a group photograph.

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Kathy Park Woolbert's book signing and reading is February 16

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Adams State College will host Kathy Park Woolbert's book signing and reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Adams State College Luther Bean Museum, located on the second...

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Get help applying for college aid in Alamosa on Feb. 12

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Students and parents will be offered free professional help as they take an important first step to getting college financial aid. College Goal Sunday will be held in Alamosa from...

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Day of pampering raises money for nursing scholarships

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The GFWC Woman's Citizenship Club of Alamosa presents the second annaul “A Girls Day Out” fundraising event from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the...

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Master's in Music Education established at Adams State

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The Adams State College Music Department Master's of Art in music education was recently accredited by the National Association of Schools and Music.

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Adventures in Backpack Filmmaking is next ASC faculty lecture

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The Adams State College Faculty Lecture Series begins the spring semester with "Adventures in Backpack Filmmaking."

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ASC marks 10th consecutive semester of growth

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A 13 percent increase in graduate students is fueling a 5 percent overall increase in Adams State's enrollment for the spring 2012 semester, compared to last spring.

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Accounting majors receive Wall, Smith, Bateman Scholarships

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Wall, Smith, Bateman Inc. awarded accounting scholarships to the following Adams State College students, Chloe Cable, Joaquim Neto, Caitlin O'Neill, Anke Spiegelhauer, Wendi...

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"Thoughts Become Decisions" opens February 7

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Adams State College theatre students, Travis Hennager and Rebecca Fortner, connected immediately to the plays they chose to direct for their senior project.

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ASC celebrates opening of Student Success Center

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Adams State College cut the ribbon today on its new Student Success Center, constructed in the Nielsen Library through a $3.18 million Title V grant to strengthen Hispanic Serving...

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Dana Provence debuts his sabbatical piece “Buoys”

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In a crowded art lecture hall, giggles broke out as a professor dressed as a sailor introduced Dana Provence, a Professor of Art at Adams State. Provence was presenting his...

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Wayne Flynt addresses southern religion in Martin Luther King Jr.’s and the modern era

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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”—Martin Luther King Jr.

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Human Performance Lab provides testing for campus and community members

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The Adams State College Human Performance and Physical Education Department (HPPE) now offers services for the San Luis and Adams State communities.

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Study or teach while traveling the seas

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The Adams State College Faculty Lecture Series begins the spring semester with "Semester at Sea, Opportunities for Learning and Travel for Everyone ", by Dr. Tim...

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Enter the red pasta sauce cook-off

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Cash prizes and bragging rights for a year could be yours by entering the Adams State College's Red Pasta Sauce Cook-Off on Saturday, February 11.

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See the sun at Zacheis planetarium

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Adams State College Zacheis Planetarium and the Adams State astronomy club will host a public sun viewing and program on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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ASC presentations focus on equity and diversity

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Dr. Brenda Allen of University of Colorado Denver gave a variety of presentations on the theme "Negotiating the Landscapes of Diversity in Higher Education" over three...

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Visit the PALS Jungle at ASC Community Partnerships

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In coordination with the La Puente's PALS program, ASC Community Partnerships brings you a gallery exhibit made with love by Alamosa's creative PALS kids. Throughout the...

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Songs of Native Alaskans explored in free lecture

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Back in 1954, schoolteacher John Coray made the first audio record of Dena'ina song and speech. Fifty years later, his son, Craig, wrote a companion book to accompany the...

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Grant allows Adams State to eliminate mental health taboos

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The Adams State Health and Safety team dives into the arena of psychological wellbeing after receiving the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s...

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Free tax service to qualifying individuals

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For the third year, Adams State College School of Business, Trinidad State Junior College Valley Campus, and The Piton Foundation are providing free tax service to qualifying...

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McDaniel Hall reopens to rave reviews

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"This is what college buildings should look like," said theatre major David Boncyk about the Adams State's newly renovated McDaniel Hall. Formerly known as the...

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The Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess:

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In 1999, Shonnie Medina, a vivacious young Hispano woman (a member of a New Mexican ethnic group descended from Native Americans and Spanish colonials) died of breast cancer. The...

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The District History Fair is January 28

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The Adams State College Department of History, Government and Philosophy will host the District History Fair, part of the National History Day Competition, Saturday, January 28....

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Allen returns to campus

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Strengthening teams through understanding differences -- Adams State College is pleased to once again host guest speaker Dr. Brenda Allen, author of "Difference...

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New Adams State website goes "live"

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Friday the thirteenth is an auspicious day this month, as Adams State launches its new and improved website (adams.edu).

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AHS Class of '61 establishes scholarship

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In the spring of 1961, the Alamosa High School graduating class filtered into their community, nation and world prepared for college, career, and family, due in part to the public...

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Art raises hunger awareness

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Accompanying a jiving band, Adams State College Teacher Education student Mary McDonald sold brilliant ceramics to gather funds for those in need of a meal.

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Scholar on Deep South to speak during MLK Week

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Once again, Adams State College will host a dynamic speaker, Wayne Flynt, to highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Week. Flynt's, free lecture "Southern Religion in Black and...

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ASC hosts pasta sauce cook-off

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Conquer the mid-winter blues by joining Adams State College's Pasta Red Sauce Cook-Off on Saturday, February 11. Adams State is hosting this inaugural event from 11 a.m....

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ASC Community Partnerships presents IRA Tax Workshop for retirees

from:Adams State College

With the turn of the New Year, income taxes once again become an issue on everyone's mind. Income tax filings and paperwork can be a complicated affair, no less so, for...

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Movie posters sale benefits SoCo Film Commission

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Everybody has their favorite movie; now you can own a memento of yours. A collaboration between Adams State College Community Partnerships, the Southern Colorado (SoCo) Film...

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Green Home Design course offered at Adams State

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Adams State College Community Partnerships and Natural Power are offering a hands-on Green Home Design Class, again, in the New Year. Through a workshop series offered both...

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LeRoy Salazar and Val Vigil named new ASC Trustees

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Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced two appointments to the Board of Trustees for Adams State College. LeRoy J. Salazar of Manassa was reappointed, and Valentin "Val"...

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ASC site of Dept. of Interior "SLV Community Conversation"

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U.S. Secretary of the Interior and San Luis Valley native Ken Salazar hosted the San Luis Valley Community Conversation, held Jan. 4 on the Adams State College campus.

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Alamosa, Colorado with AmericanTowns Alamosa Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Alamosa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Alamosa organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Alamosa is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Alamosa

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Alamosa area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Colorado’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Alamosa in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Colorado  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Alamosa Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Alamosa, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Simulation lab brings a dose of reality to nursing education

from:Adams State College

“I don’t like needles,” the patient blurts, as the nursing student prepares to draw blood. Jeff Louritt has prepped the injection site. The needle enters the...

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A new year, a new "U"

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As we enter a new year, it is fitting that the Colorado legislature will soon consider a bill proposing a new name for Adams State College: Adams State University.

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Happy Holidays from Adams State

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Adams State College has wrapped up the fall 2011 semester and will be closed from Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.

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Crestina Martinez tells ASC grads: “You can achieve dreams that don’t exist today.”

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“My youngest daughter is graduating from my alma mater – it doesn’t get any better than that,” declared Ray Miller Adams State Class of 1983, as he entered...

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