“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” - Plutarch
Fall Into Leadership
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Update from ASFLC
Homecoming Events
SUP Events for October
Student Wellness Announcements
Student Leader & RSO of the Month
Contact Information
October 2015 Newsletter
Just like the leaves change colors and fall from the trees, our lives are filled with changes that we can’t always control. Sometimes these changes can bring about better situations but other times, we are left hurting. The best way to successfully navigate these changes is to “fall” into a leadership role in order to gain skills and knowledge that will prepare you for the twists and turns in life. Leadership is one the unique qualities and characteristics that can be found in all majors, minors, careers, and communities. By joining a student organization, attending a workshop, or volunteering your time for a campus event, you are growing as an individual who will be ready to effectively lead yourself and others through any obstacle that may come along.
Patrick Fredricks Leadership Programs Coordinator
1000 Rim Drive, 171 Student Union, Durango, CO 81301
Associated Studen
ASFLC would like to welcom Montezon, Sammy Smith, Ma Shawn Rico as well as newly ap ASFLC meets every Wednesday (during the regular academic year) at 7:00pm in the Senate Chambers, 163 Student Union.
Amy Solmonson
The first call for new student week and Senate anticipates a to the credit change. Senate a distribution of the Sustainabili $5,000 a year from student fe organization or student who cr
Amy was involved with New Student Orientation cifically for International Students. She also coordin spin off service of the International Club and she s pants with each other. They have already organ camping trip, dinner the first week of classes, and they had over 50 students in attendance and th people. Amy has spent a great deal of time hangin classes about the International Club to build up th important role in supporting not only internation connecting to more cultures around the world. Wit momentum to organize a first meeting and ideas fo
Nominated by Jennifer Gay (Director of Inte
Student Union Productions (SUP) worked incredibly hard on Skyfest and always h body at the forefront of their decision making process. This year, Skyfest was outdo been requested over and over again by festival attendees. They took an unfortunate tion last semester and made the best of it. The members keep coming up with new w ple involved in the process and it is inspiring watching them work together as a team.
Nominated by Elizabeth Calagias (Union Programming Coordinator & advis
nts of Fort Lewis College
me new Student Senators, Moriyah ason Shea, Michael Watchman and ppointed Vice President Evan Wick.
fees and/or changes was made last a busy session with fee changes due also looks forward to overseeing the ty Initiative Grant, which generates ees and can be used by any campus eates a proposal that is approved.
where she worked as an Orientation Leader spenated the International Buddy Program that is a successfully connected all of the interested particinized several outings including weekend hikes, a more. In their first formal gathering and potluck he event encouraged mingling and meeting new ng posters, responding to emails, and presenting to he enthusiasm early in the year. The club serves an nal students at FLC, but all students interested in thout Amy, this club would be just now be gaining or activities.
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Legal Aid ASFLC sponsors an attorney to visit campus and provide legal aid to students on a first-come, first-served basis. This service is paid for via student fees and is available to any registered FLC student.
Upcoming date: October 14 & 28 All sessions are held in 179 Student Union (in the Leadership Center) from Noon—1:30pm. ASFLC legal aid service provides current students with legal consultation and legal advice; it is not intended, under any circumstances, to provide a legal . Additionally, the legal aid attorney is not available to discuss FLC disciplinary matters or legal cases involving FLC as a party.
What a success! This was our first Skyfest event outdoors and it went smoothly. Almost 700 people came to see the Wild 100’s, Voodoo Glow Skulls, One Drop, and The Motet. SUP gave away lots of awesome prizes including a guitar signed by The Motet! Congratulations to Ryann for her winning Instagram picture!
SUP hit the ground running this semester! With Skyfest, a live street mural, chalk art contest, movies, and a hypnotist, the first month of school has been packed with fun events which has kept SUP busy! A big thanks goes out to Melanie Stimmell, our professional street painter who made the beautiful 3D mural in front of the Reed Library. We would like to congratulate the winners of the chalk art competition: Adam Wenger (first place) and Emily Shirtz (second place). Thanks to all the artists who participated; all the submissions were awesome! We have tons of other events coming up this semester so check out our monthly calendar or stop by on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Cascade Room to catch up with SUP!
Thursday, October 1
Live Music from Kurtis Becker
6pm on the Student Union Plaza Wednesday, October 7
Movie Night: Ant-Man
5pm & 8 pm in the Vallecito Room (Student Union)
Monday, October 12
Real History of the Americas
Many events all day
View website for more details
Wednesday, October 14
Movie Night: Temple Grandin
5pm & 8pm in the Vallecito Room (Student Union) Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29
Haunted House
6pm-10pm in the Student Union Ballroom
Hosted by SUP & Student Housing
Thank you to everyone us recognize World Suic tion Day in September. F students, and commun remembered friends members who have be suicide. Remember to sp reach out to those in nee
Paint Your Pinky Nail Purple! October is Domestic Violence Awareness month so Student Wellness Initiatives and WellPAC are kicking it off with a table in the Union to provide education and to paint pinky nails purple for our 4th annual awareness campaign. Stop by to bring awareness!
Interested in making a diffe is the registered student org gramming. Our approach is are at. Come check us out e WellPAC President Kevin G
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WellPAC Retreat 2015
At the Wellness Peer Advisory Council’s annual retreat, returning and new members bonded through participating in a diversity activity, singing at the camp fire, and discussing why they joined the group. WellPAC has some really creative ideas for events and initiatives they want to support this year. All members also walked away with a better understanding of what it means to be a peer educator.
erence on campus? WellPAC (Wellness Peer Advisory Council) ganization on campus that puts on health & wellness pros humanistic, meaning we strive to meet people where they every Wednesday from 5-6pm in the Cascade Room. Email Gardner with questions at krgardner@fortlewis.edu.
RSO Officer Training Training will take place on Thursday, October 8th from 6:00-8:30pm in the Student Union Ballroom. Food, drink, and prizes will be provided. This training is mandatory for officers (advisors are invited to attend!) so that we can share ideas and convey important policies and procedures in order to help your organization be as successful as possible. Be sure to attend and have a chance to win $$$ for your RSO! Your RSO must attend to receive the initial allocation from ASFLC.
Joely Allen
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Majors: Business Adm. & Psychology Hometown: Pinon, AZ
Cory Patterson Major: Political Science
Hometown: Aurora, CO
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Shelby Polkingho Major: Psycho
Hometown Manzanola,
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Olivia Duncan Major: English Writing
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Graphic Design) own: Littleton, CO
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Hometown: Kirtland, NM
Wyatt Palmer
Major: Psychology Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Lindsay Roach Major: International Business
Paige Starks Major: Accounting
Morgan Williams Major: Psychology
Hometown:
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Hometown:
Montrose, CO
Los Alamos, NM
Reno, NV
LEADERSHIP CENTER STAFF Mark Mastalski—Director of Leadership Center mastalski_m@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7452
Ashley Rennhack— Asst. Director of Leadership Center rennhack_a@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7258
Elizabeth Calagias—Union Programming Coordinator & Coordinator for New Student Orientation ercalagias@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7090
Student Union, Room 171 (Across from the Info Desk)
Phone: (970) 247-7394 Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 8am-6pm Friday: 8am—5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Patrick Fredricks—Leadership Programs Coordinator ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7517
Kendra Gallegos Reichle— Coordinator of Student
Wellness Initiatives kgreichle@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7508
Homecoming Thursday, October 2— Sunday, October 4
Mid-Term Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) Monday, October 19 Deadline for Students to Withdraw from an Individual Course (4:00 PM) Friday, October 23