College Goal Sunday

On Saturday, February 20, Fort Lewis College will host College Goal Sunday. Ok--Make that College Goal Saturday, but the event is part of a national program called College Goal Sunday.

We encourage you to visit with us on February 20 to navigate the anxiety-producing world of paying for college. College Goal Sunday is an opportunity for students and parents to get free help in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step and a Federal requirement for all college students who plan to pay for college with the help of: grants, scholarships, work Study Funds, and student loans. Prospective students and their families can talk to Financial Aid professionals and get one-on-one assistance from the Fort Lewis College Office of Financial Aid.

In case you are curious, Fort Lewis is hosting this year's College Goal Sunday on a Saturday because we also will host a Skyhawk Saturday for Prospective Students on the same day (February 20). This will provide two key reasons for prospective students and their families to visit with us on February 20. Come learn about FLC, and also discover your options to pay for college.

We look forward to seeing you on February 20.

Welcome back!

Happy New Year, and I hope each of you are settling into 2010 with a renewed sense of optimism and resolution. Here in Durango, our campus is abuzz and full of energy. Today is the first day of our Winter Semester, and we are excited to have students back on campus.

As I think about the past few months, I am reminded that it has been a very dynamic and exciting time for us. Truly, Fort Lewis is a college on the move. Several recent developments reinforce our unique nature. They include:

• Dr. Ron Estler of the Chemistry Department recently was selected as the Colorado Professor of the Year. Dr. Estler will now compete for US Professor of the Year honors.

• Our Men’s Soccer team recently won the NCAA Division II National Championships, and our cycling team won the Collegiate Team Omnium National Championships in Cyclocross.

• Construction on the new $11.6 million Biology building will finish later this month. The new building will house the Biology and Agriculture departments along with a new greenhouse, animal facilities, laboratories, classrooms and offices.

• For prospective students, we will host three upcoming Skyhawk Saturdays for
--January 23, 8:30am-12:00 noon
--February 20, 8:30am-12:00 noon
--March 20, 8:30am-12:00 noon

As you can see, this is an engaging time at Fort Lewis We look forward to sharing our progress with you and to working with you.

Now it is time for me to get back to reviewing application files. Seniors--good luck with finishing your application.