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NewsRead the latest news and stories about WSCU here! Reading, Writing and Relationships: WSC volunteers find camaraderie with ELL studentsDec. 21, 2010 -- It’s another cold Monday night in Gunnison, as adults and children step into the lighted warmth of the Gunnison Community School, shuck off coats and gloves, and sign in for evening English classes through the Gunnison Literacy Action Program. Q & A with Winter Commencement Student Speaker Chandra SheridanThis year’s Western State College Winter Commencement student speaker is Chandra Sheridan, a non-traditional student who has worked and raised a family (Paden, 3 years old, and Lilian, 3 months old) while earning straight A’s and completing her degree in business administration in 4 ½ years. As an environmental studies minor, Sheridan discovered her passion for sustainability and plans to remain in Gunnison and work on environmental initiatives with the community. WSC Winter Commencement, Dec. 18Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will confer bachelor’s degrees to 75 students participating in its 2010 Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18. WSC Student Film Night, Dec. 9Dec. 3, 2010 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) students from the Narrative Production class will screen their short films at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Prosser Theater in the College Center. Admission is free. Upcoming WSC Music Performances, Dec. 2 & 7Dec. 2, 2010 -- The Western State College of Colorado (WSC) music ensembles will hold their final performances of the year on Dec. 2 and 7. "Booked: From Page to Stage" Performances, Dec. 3 & 4Dec. 2, 2010 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) students present, "Booked: From Page to Stage," an evening of adapted-for-the-stage short stories on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. WSC Music Performances, Nov. 30Nov. 23, 2010 -- The final Western State College of Coloraod (WSC) student recital of the semester will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Students from all studios will be performing. WSC Jazz Ensembles Performances, Nov. 18Nov. 17, 2010 -- On Thursday, Nov. 18 the WSC Jazz Ensembles will perform under the direction of Robert Barrett at 7:30 p.m. in the Quigley Recital Hall. Central City Opera and CU Opera to Perform at WSC, Nov. 11Nov. 11, 2010 -- Central City Opera (CCO) and University of Colorado (CU) Opera will perform at Western State College of Colorado (WSC) on Thursday, Nov. 11. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Quigley Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public. WSC Presents the 21st Annual Headwaters Conference, Nov. 12-14; A Resilient Headwaters: Skills for Re-Inhabiting PlacesNov. 1, 2010 -- At the 21st Annual Headwaters Conference hosted by Western State College of Colorado (WSC), speakers and participants will explore ways to maintain a resilient Headwaters region. Poet David Whyte to Speak at WSC, Nov. 11Oct. 20, 2010 -- Western State College of Colorado presents “An Evening with David Whyte,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Prosser Theater in the College Center. This event is free and open to the public. Upcoming WSC Music Performances, Oct. 21, 22 & 26Oct. 20, 2010 -- The WSC Jazz Ensemble and WSC Symphony Band will share a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Gunnison High School. WSC Unveils New Sculptures by Alumnus Joshua TobeyOct. 1, 2010 -- Although he has charted his own course, sculptor Joshua Tobey ultimately has followed in his father’s footsteps, though not by intention. WSC Celebrates Kelley Hall LEED Gold CertificationSept. 26, 2010 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) celebrated the LEED Gold certification of Kelley Hall at a dedication ceremony on Sept. 24. Lost, and then Found, in the Rubble: Taylor Hall renovations unearth some interesting historical findsSept. 23, 2010 (by Matt Smith, Gunnison Country Times) -- About eight weeks ago construction crews stumbled upon an old Hershey’s candy bar wrapper while working on renovations to Taylor Hall on the Western State campus. The Man Behind Western's Plans: Baca credited with making bold campus projects financially feasibleSept. 23, 2010 (by Chris Dickey, Gunnison Country Times) -- Alumni who are returning to Western State College for the first time in years for this weekend’s homecoming will no doubt recognize major changes in their alma mater. Chief among them will be the sweeping overhaul of campus that includes impressive new facilities, efficiently renovated academic buildings and a major face lift in the works to the college’s signature building, Taylor Hall. WSC Celebrates Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 24-26Sept. 20, 2010 -- This weekend Western State College alumni will travel far and wide for the annual Homecoming celebration. This year’s Homecoming theme is “Super Western!” Guest Violinist Max Rabinovitsj Joins WSC Music Faculty for Sept. 23 ConcertSept. 20, 2010 -- Violinist Max Rabinovitsj will collaborate with pianist Martha Violett of the Western State College (WSC) music faculty in a convocation and masterclass on Tuesday, Sept.21 at 12:30 p.m. and a concert on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Growing with the Times; New Institute for Applied Sustainability offers hands-on Environmental Studies coursesSept. 15, 2010 -- Environmental Studies at Western State College (WSC) is growing at such a rate that a new hands-on program, the Institute for Applied Sustainability (IAS) is being offered this semester. WSC to Host Presentation on the Maya Nut and Sustainable Agriculture, Sept. 14Sept. 8, 2010 -- Erika Vohman, founder of the Maya Nut Institute, will present an overview of the Maya Nut and the Maya Nut Institute, which provides a new approach to rainforest conservation and poverty alleviation, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the south ballroom of the Western State College of Colorado (WSC) College Center. Document Actions |
