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Dr. Patch Adams to Speak at 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference at WSC, Oct. 7-9

Dr. Patch Adams to Speak at 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference at WSC, Oct. 7-9

Sept. 28, 2011 -- Dr. Patch Adams, M.D., will present the closing ceremony at the 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap: An Integrated Approach to Health and Wellness Conference, which will be held at the Western State College of Colorado (WSC) College Center from Oct. 7-9.

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WSC President Jay Helman Appointed to Governor’s Education Leadership Council

WSC President Jay Helman Appointed to Governor’s Education Leadership Council

Sept. 27, 2011 -- Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Jay Helman, president of Western State College of Colorado (WSC), to the Governor’s Education Leadership Council.

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WSC Celebrates “Heritage to Horizon” Homecoming

Sept. 23, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) is planning a momentous Homecoming Weekend in celebration of its 100-year “Heritage to Horizon” legacy.

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Pianist Andreas Klein to Perform at WSC, Sept. 25

Pianist Andreas Klein to Perform at WSC, Sept. 25

Sept. 23, 2011 --Internationally acclaimed pianist Andreas Klein will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 in Quigley Recital Hall at Western State College of Colorado (WSC).

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WSC Awarded Military Friendly School Title from "G.I. Jobs"

WSC Awarded Military Friendly School Title from "G.I. Jobs"

Sept. 20, 2011 -- “G.I. Jobs”, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Western State College of Colorado (WSC) the designation of Military Friendly School.

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“Energy Enlightenment” Symposium at WSC, Sept. 30

Sept. 20, 2011 -- A panel of experts will discuss global, national and local energy supply and demand, as well as energy trends and challenges at a symposium on Friday, Sept. 30 at Western State College of Colorado (WSC).

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The Return to Taylor: Connectivity key for student media in revamped hall

Sept. 8, 2011 (by Laura Anderson, "Gunnison Country Times") -- After 100 years of evolution, Taylor Hall has finally blossomed into a state-of-the-art building chocked full of integrated classrooms, computer labs, lounges and offices.

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Winona LaDuke Coming to 22nd Headwaters Conference, “Small Steps, Big Stories: Climate Solutions in the Headwaters,” Sept. 16-18

Winona LaDuke Coming to 22nd Headwaters Conference, “Small Steps, Big Stories: Climate Solutions in the Headwaters,” Sept. 16-18

Sept. 7, 2011 -- The 22nd Headwaters Conference at Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will be held Sept. 16-18 at the WSC campus in Gunnison.

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Bains Brings New Life to Western; Young coach, squad begin journey at home on Sept. 3

Bains Brings New Life to Western; Young coach, squad begin journey at home on Sept. 3

Aug. 25, 2011 (by Matt Smith, "Gunnison Country Times) -- The word of the day at practice on Monday afternoon was tempo.

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Taylor Hall Community Open House, Sept. 1

Taylor Hall Community Open House, Sept. 1

Aug. 30, 2011 -- Celebrate Western State College of Colorado’s (WSC) 100-year Heritage to Horizon legacy at the Taylor Hall Community Open House, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

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From Western to the Dirt Farm; Unique trail project on campus ready to ride for new school year

From Western to the Dirt Farm; Unique trail project on campus ready to ride for new school year

Aug. 18, 2011 (by Matt Smith, "Gunnison Country Times") -- The hills behind the Western State College of Colorado (WSC) campus are alive with recreation, much to the credit of the college’s own graduates.

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PLRM Sees No Difficulty in Placing Grads; WSC program seeks to address shortage of ‘landmen’

PLRM Sees No Difficulty in Placing Grads; WSC program seeks to address shortage of ‘landmen’

Aug. 18, 2011 (by Laura Anderson, "Gunnison Country Times") -- One of Western State College of Colorado's (WSC) newest programs of study, Professional Land and Resource Management (PLRM), is also one of its most successful at placing graduates in their chosen field.

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Live Music, Games, Competitions, 24-Hour Play Festival Are All Part of Week of Welcome

Live Music, Games, Competitions, 24-Hour Play Festival Are All Part of Week of Welcome

Aug. 18, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will soon be back in full swing with the start of fall semester on Aug. 22.

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Scholarship Established at WSC in Honor of Alumna Morgan Queal

Scholarship Established at WSC in Honor of Alumna Morgan Queal

July 19, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) announces the establishment of a scholarship honoring a former student, Morgan L. Queal, who graduated in 1987 at the age of 52.

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On the Trail to Success: Donation brings new life to Western State Cycling

On the Trail to Success: Donation brings new life to Western State Cycling

July 14, 2011 (by Matt Smith, "Gunnison Country Times") -- The Western State (WSC) cycling club will have a lot more torque in their pursuit of reaching prominence in the National Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA) in coming years.

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WSC Colorado Water Workshop, “Risk, Opportunity & Leadership in Changing Climates;” July 20-22

WSC Colorado Water Workshop, “Risk, Opportunity & Leadership in Changing Climates;” July 20-22

July 13, 2011 -- The 36th Annual Colorado Water Workshop will be held July 20 to 22 at Western State College of Colorado (WSC). This year’s theme is “Risk, Opportunity & Leadership in Changing Climates,” which explores issues related to political, economic and physical conditions that affect water use in Colorado.

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WSC Breaks Ground for Student Apartment Complex

WSC Breaks Ground for Student Apartment Complex

June 23, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a student apartment complex on June 22 with representatives from JE Dunn Construction and Design West Architects.

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Taylor Hall’s Transformation

Taylor Hall’s Transformation

June 16, 2011 (by Alli Knaus, "Gunnison Country Times") -- Construction is mostly complete on the $21 million face-lift to Taylor Hall, the original building on the Western State College (WSC) campus.

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WSC Bids Adieu to John Sowell, Vice President for Academic Affairs

WSC Bids Adieu to John Sowell, Vice President for Academic Affairs

June 16, 2011 -- After 11 years serving on the administration for Western State College of Colorado (WSC), John Sowell is ready for a change.

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WSC to Host 5,000 Visitors this Summer

June 1, 2011 -- From conferences to summer camps to new student orientations, Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will welcome 35 groups – totaling about 5,000 visitors -- to campus and the Gunnison Valley this summer.

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