Photo courtesy of Nick Saenz Colorado began at the crossroads of several nations, states, and empires. Nowhere in Colorado has this legacy endured more evidently than the south of the state where ancient Indo-Hispanic lifeways keep step with modern life. Recent scholarships have framed such places as "borderlands." Adams State University Dr. Nick Saenz, professor […]
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Learning the music business hits a high note
Zachary Carpenter and Dr. Matthew Schildt work in the Richmond Recording Studio located in the Music Building. Adams State University music business major Zachary Carpenter ’18 will graduate with experience in his field thanks to an internship with Heart Dance Recordings. “There are so many opportunities at Adams State, if you apply yourself and take […]
Adams State celebrates Women’s Week March 5-9
Adams State University’s 2018 Women’s Week, March 5-9, has adopted the theme of International Women’s Day: #PressForProgress. The theme calls for continuing efforts toward women’s equality. Adams State events also are related to the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements that advocate an end to sexual harassment and assault. Information about local resources will be available at […]
ASU Music Department will offer free Music 4 Kids class
Pictured, elementary students participate in the 2017 Music 4 Kids. The Adams State University Department of Music will offer a free eight-week music class for students in second and third grades, beginning Tuesday, March 6. "Music 4 Kids" will be held weekly at 4:30 p.m. in the Adams State Music Building room 117. This service […]
Statement of Board of Trustees action taken Feb. 15, 2018
Given the recommendations contained in the Huron Report and fiscal concerns identified by the Higher Learning Commission, the Board hereby adopts as the first significant component of the Fiscal Action Plan a goal of $2.7 million improvement in net operating results for FY18-19 compared to FY17-18. This will be achieved through cuts in expenses and […]
Anniversary of Billy Adams’ birth is Feb. 16
The man who gave Adams State University its start and his name was born February 16 in 1861. He died nearly 93 years later, on February 4, 1954. William "Billy" Adams always considered Alamosa his home and is buried in the Alamosa Cemetery. As a Colorado legislator who would later become governor, Adams worked for […]
Adams State community engagement informational meeting is February 20
Photo by Daniel ParsonsStudent volunteers help with maintenance on Alamosa downtown building. The Adams State University Office of Civic Engagement will host community organizations at an informational session to explore ways to partner and connect Adams State students with the San Luis Valley community. Any program or organization that might benefit from short-term volunteerism, a […]
Free weaving workshop included in art symposium
Weaver Irvin Trujillo will lead a hands-on workshop Natural Dyes and Rio Grande/Chimayo Style Weaving will be held during the second week of the La Monarca, Adams State University Art Symposium. The workshop is February 23 and the film Eternal Amazon will be shown on February 21. The events are free and open to the […]
Zacheis Planetarium announces March schedule
The Adams State University Zacheis Planetarium has released the free public showings schedule through March 31, 2018. Thursdays February 22 7 p.m. From Earth to the Universe 7:45 p.m. Experience the Aurora March 1 7 p.m. Lamps of Atlantis 7:45 p.m. Oasis in Space March 8 7 p.m. Bella Gaia 7:45 p.m. Black Holes March […]
Apply now for the Upward Bound
The Adams State University Upward Bound program is currently accepting applications. Deadline to submit an application is February 16. According to Angelica Valdez, Upward Bound director, this will be the first year of the new program in science and mathematics, as well as the annual summer session for Classic Upward Bound. The summer begins with […]
