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NewsRead the latest news and stories about WSCU here! City Searching for Interns: New program hoped to boost student retentionDec. 15, 2011 (by Will Shoemaker, "Gunnison Country Times") -- What began as a part-time lifeguard gig for Gunnison’s Cory Vander Veen turned into a topic of study. Burning Down the WSC WikiupDec. 14, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) anthropology student Gaia Ewing had mixed feelings as she watched the wikiup – a model of a prehistoric structure that she helped build – go up in flames last week in the name of science. WSC Adds Women's Soccer and Women's Swimming to Athletics ProgramDec. 9, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) is adding two intercollegiate athletic programs for the 2012-13 academic year -- women's soccer and women's swimming and diving. The decision was made on Dec. 9 by the Western State College Board of Trustees. WSC Unveils Mountaineer Statue by Alumnus Joshua TobeyDec. 9, 2011 -- There is a new big man on campus at Western State College of Colorado (WSC). Student Films Screened; WSC film night coming Dec. 8Dec. 1, 2011 (by Laura Anderson, "Gunnison Country Times") -- As the year 2012 creeps closer, the scare of potential apocalypse has many people curious — if not a little concerned. One student at Western State College of Colorado (WSC) decided to use her skills as a filmmaker to chronicle reactions to the looming date. WSC Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Work, Nov. 29 – Dec. 2Nov. 28, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) students will showcase their research and creative projects at the Celebration of Scholarship Undergraduate Research Symposium this week. WSC Holiday Gala Concert, Dec. 6Nov. 22, 2011 -- The Western State College of Colorado (WSC) Music Department will present a free Holiday Gala Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Taylor Auditorium. WSC Men's Cross Country Team Captures Ninth National ChampionshipNov. 21, 2011 -- Ryan Haebe won in a time of 30:45.1 and Tyler Pennel finished three seconds behind him as Western State College of Colorado's (WSC) men's cross country won its eighth NCAA Division II national championship and ninth overall with a team score of 27 points at the Plantes Ferry Athletic Complex in Spokane, Wash. The Mountaineer women finished second with Lauren Kleppin in third overall. WSC Native American Month Presentation: “The Cultural and Political Terrain of Post-Modern Native America;” Nov. 18Nov. 14, 2011 -- As part of Western State College of Colorado’s (WSC) Native American Month celebration, Jicarilla Apache Carey Vicenti will present, “The Cultural and Political Terrain of Post-Modern Native America” at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 in the Quigley Recital Hall. “Socrates Café” Author Christopher Phillips to Speak at WSC, Nov. 14Nov. 9, 2011 -- Best-selling author Christopher Phillips will present, “Philosophy Intersections: The Idea of Democracy,” at Western State College of Colorado (WSC) at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in Taylor Hall 228. WSC Offers Free Event Entry to Disabled VeteransNov. 3, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will grant free entry to disabled veterans for all on-campus events. WSC Peak Productions Presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment -- The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself),” Nov. 10-12 & 17-19Nov. 1, 2011 -- Join Peak Productions at Western State College of Colorado(WSC) on a family-friendly journey of the high seas, the streets of London and the Australian outback, all from the comfort of your theatre seat. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at WSCOct. 31, 2011 -- In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Western State College of Colorado (WSC) will host several free cultural presentations in November. WSC Welcomes Visitors and Community to Family Weekend, Oct. 28-30Oct. 26, 2011 -- Hundreds of family members and friends of Western State College of Colorado (WSC) students will gather in Gunnison from Oct. 28 to 30 for the college's annual Family Weekend festivities. Upcoming WSC Music Ensemble Performances for OctoberOct. 17, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) ensembles and music students have several performances coming up in October. WSC Launches Book Press; Now accepting submissions for anthologyOct. 11, 2011 -- Western State College of Colorado (WSC) just celebrated its Heritage to Horizon 100-year legacy, and the institution can now celebrate its own press. Award-Winning Author Paolo Bacigalupi to Speak at WSC, Oct. 5Oct. 5, 2011 -- Award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi, a "Rising Star" in Science Fiction, will speak at Western State College of Colorado (WSC) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the College Center South Ballroom. The title of Bacigalupi's talk is, "Excavating the Future: Trend Spotting in a Science-Fictional Present". Mountain Music Ensemble to Perform at WSC on Oct. 4Oct. 3, 2011 -- The Mountain Music Ensemble returns to Western State College of Colorado (WSC) with two performances on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Dr. Patch Adams to Speak at 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference at WSC, Oct. 7-9Sept. 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. WSC President Jay Helman Appointed to Governor’s Education Leadership CouncilSept. 27, 2011 -- Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Jay Helman, president of Western State College of Colorado (WSC), to the Governor’s Education Leadership Council. Document Actions |
