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Sugar skulls, music and dancing, butterflies, and food were included in the Day of the Dead Celebration on November 1, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alamosa, Colo., hosted by the Adams State University Spanish Program and Spanish Club, El Parnaso. According to Dr. Eva Rayas Solís, Spanish professor, El Parnaso, formed in 1928, […]

San Luis Valley residents, particularly Adams State alumni, are invited to meet and visit with Adams State University President Beverlee J. McClure at six upcoming events scheduled around the valley. Tuesday, Nov. 17 5:30-7 p.m.: Center Schools Cafeteria 7:30-9 p.m.: Sangre de Cristo School Library Wednesday, Nov. 18 5:30-7 p.m.: Del Norte High School Fieldhouse […]

Spinoza (Vanitas Series), 2015, digital print, created with Rhino 3-D and rendered with Keyshot, dimensions variable The flexibility offered in 3D modeling software inspires contemporary artist Joe Meiser. His exhibit, Harvest the Day, opens on November 13 in the Adams State University Cloyde Snook Gallery. An artist lecture will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. […]

The Adams State University Foundation’s Donor and Student Recognition Dinner, held Nov. 4 on campus, honored Adams State supporters and allowed scholarship recipients to express appreciation to donors. The Foundation’s Willis Fassett Jr. Award was presented to El Pomar Foundation for its years of support, particularly for the Adams State Nursing Scholarship. In addition, the […]

As part of Adams State University’s Wellness Week, the United Campus Ministry is sponsoring a drive to "Fill the Truck" with donations for the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley. Until Nov. 6, donations of canned or packaged food may be deposited in the vintage truck parked during the day on First & […]

Adams State University Community Partnerships recently received its third USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) grant this year to aid disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The latest grant, of $127,000, will support outreach and advocacy over the next year, according to Mary Hoffman, executive director of Community Partnerships. "The USDA recognizes the value of Community Partnerships’ connections […]

The Adams State University Nielsen Library has organized two screenings from the Public Broadcasting Service documentary series "Latino Americans." The events are made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association grant. Both free screenings will be held on Nielsen Library’s second floor and a casual dinner will be served at […]

Article by Maya Ramirez ’16 Jason Pockrus with several woodwind faculty after his recital at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. During his Fulbright Scholarship in China, Adams State University alumnus Jason Pockrus ’08 explored the possibilities of transcribing traditional Chinese music for saxophone. "It was a challenge," Pockrus said. "Saxophonists and traditional instrumental musicians thought […]

Story & photo by Jerry Duran Mark Johnson of the Adams State University Cycling Team raced to two top-ten results at the 2015 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals, held Oct. 23-24 at Snowshoe Mountain, WV. ASU Coach Jerry Duran said, "I’m really excited for Mark! Two top-ten finishes at a National Championship is a […]

The Adams State University Chamber and Concert Choirs will perform a special concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Sacred Heart Church, located in Alamosa, Colo. The concert will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This performance will include 1865 for chorus and trumpet, based on the words […]