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SLV Health to receive ASU Foundation’s Willis Fassett, Jr. Award

San Luis Valley Health’s long-standing support of Adams State University takes many forms, from helping to educate future nurses and providing internships to funding scholarships and providing medical services. SLV Health Chief Executive Officer Konnie Martin said, "Our contribution is a combination of financial support, service, and education. The value of our partnership activities is […]

Adams State Haunted House will attract screams

The Adams State University Art League presents The Terrifying Tales of Stephen King Haunted House from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; and 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the Art Building. The Haunted House entrance is located in the north entrance to the Art Department, located on 401 Richardson […]

Percussion Academy open to grades 9 through 12

The Adams State University Department of Music invites high school students in grades 9 through 12 to participate in a Percussion Academy. No experience is necessary. Students will be taught a variety of styles including steel pans, African hand drumming, Brazilian Samba, drum set, drum line, concert percussion, Central America and Zimbabwean marimba. All classes […]

USDA Grants $100,000 to New First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at Adams State University

Adams State University’s new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity will lead a collaborative community development program across the rural San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado. The new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at Adams State University will be opening its doors in January of 2018 and is focused on community based […]

Virginia and Al Wehe will receive the ASU Willis Fassett Jr. Individual Award

Article by Anne Branson The Adams State University Foundation has selected Virginia and Elwyn "Al" Wehe ’73 for the 2017 Willis Fassett Jr. Individual Award. Their son, David Wehe, will accept the award at the Annual Donor and Student Recognition Dinner on November 7. Al passed away on April 17, 2017. The Wehes and their […]

Adams State Music Alumna Victoria Ricci will perform October 26

The Adams State University Department of Music presents a Guest Rectial with Victoria Ricci, soprano, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Leon Memorial Recital Hall. She will perform works by Handel, Barber, De Falla, Menotti and Puccini. Ricci received her Bachelors of Arts in vocal performance at Adams State in 2015, and her master’s […]

ASU STEM Saturdays continue in November

The Adams State University Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Saturdays have two more sessions available in November. STEM Saturdays are free. The sessions are scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon. November 11Investigations in Sweet ChemistryDr. Alexey Leontyev, assistant professor of chemistryGrades 9-12Three spaces are still available. November 18Radioactivity in our WorldSandra WagnerGrades 9-12Nine spaces […]

Zacheis Planetarium free movie schedule continues through semester

The Adams State University Zacheis Planetarium has released the free public showings schedule through December 9, 2017. Thursdays, 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. November 2 Seven Wonders and The Body Code November 9 Fractal Explorations and Distant Worlds – Alien Life? November 16 Live Astronomy Program both shows November 30 Dawn of the Space Age […]

VOCES8 performance is October 30

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the internationally-acclaimed British vocal ensemble, VOCES8 perform. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Adams State University Music Department the Alamosa Live Music Association. Based in London, Voces8 expertly blends eight exquisite voices as they perform repertoire […]

Adams State hosts Executive Director of Colorado Department of Higher Education

Dr. Kim Hunter Reed presents Colorado’s master plan for higher education at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Board of Trustees for Adams State University. Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), met with Adams State trustees, administrators, and students during a visit to the university campus October […]