Derrick Keating assists a student on the climbing wall. The Adams State University Adventure Program (ASAP) is breaking new ground this spring as it kicks-off a Leadership Development Program for Alamosa High School (AHS) juniors and seniors. Derrick Keating, ASAP apprentice, designed the multifaceted program with the assistance of Brian Puccerella, coordinator for Adventure Leadership […]
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Literary event highlights work from Adams State’s incarcerated students
The Adams State University Distance Learning Program presents Voices From Inside, a reading of literary work of Adams State incarcerated students. The free event will be held from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Nielsen Library second floor. Light refreshments will be provided. The work will be read by Kathy Park Woolbert, […]
Loans available for ASU Extended Studies educator professional development
The Adams State University Office of Extended Studies has collaborated with the San Luis Valley Federal Bank to offer loans for educator professional development. According to Renae Haslett, Extended Studies director of special projects, the loans apply to Extended Studies Online Professional Development (PD Online) or Virtual Education Software, Inc. (VESI) courses. Loan guidelines include […]
Standing Strong for Adams State
Impassioned individuals show support through action Adams State University faculty, staff, and students were joined by community members to show support for the institution and President Beverlee J. McClure. Beginning at the Nielsen Library and walking down the main sidewalk to Richardson Hall, the participants carried signs and chanted "Standing Strong for Adams State." Dr. […]
Special Olympics Basketball Showcase was a success
Photo courtesy of Geralyn CummingsThe Adams State University Human Performance and Physical Education (HPPE) Department sports facility and event management class organized the 2016 Special Olympics Basketball Showcase on February 28 in Plachy Hall. Peggy Johnson, HPPE visiting instructor, said she appreciated everyone who attended and supported the event and helped make it a success. […]
Flying fueled Nash’ passion
Article by Annalise Dorr ’18 As child during World War II, Norman "Crash" Nash became obsessed with airplanes and made it his business to know everything there was to know about them. In the U.S. Navy, Nash explored his fascination with airplanes after being inducted into a flight program. However, the change of being a […]
The Adams State Rodeo Team Fundraiser event is April 16
The High Rollers Tickets are now available for the Adams State University Rodeo Team fundraiser. The event begins with a dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the Ski Hi Building, located in Monte Vista. Everyone with a dinner ticket will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. "Everyone will leave with something," […]
SLV Youth of the Year receives scholarship to Adams State
Lisa Mix, the 2016 SLV Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, accepts a four-year scholarship to Adams State, presented by President Beverlee J. McClure and Tammy Lopez, ASU Foundation executive director. Chris Lopez, director of the club expressed his appreciation. "This makes me proud to be an alumnus of Adams State." An Alamosa […]
Spiva appreciates Adams State’s supportive environment
Article by Annalise Dorr ’18 Photo by Daniel Parsons ’18 The first in his family to earn a college degree, Seth Spiva ’16 took on the challenges without hesitation and will graduate from Adams State University this spring with three majors, accounting, finance and management. "Attending college was a hard adjustment, but I am very […]
Adams State disputes HLC action
Adams State University has requested the Board of the Higher Learning Commission, its accrediting agency, reconsider its recent action placing the university on probation. "I assure you our accreditation remains intact," said Adams State President Beverlee J. McClure. "We are committed to helping our students succeed and to meeting accreditation criteria." She said the university […]
