Inside Western - Gunnison Country Times
"Inside Western" is a series of articles published in the Gunnison Country Times.
Articles appear every few weeks and explore a different aspect of the college. The intent is to raise awareness of the college and its programs among the citizens of the Gunnison valley and readers of the newspaper throughout the country and the world.
Western appreciates the interest of the newspaper's owners and staff in Western and expresses thanks to them for this opportunity to discuss issues of importance, to highlight programs and activities, and to profile the accomplishments of faculty and staff.
June 19th, 2009
WSC Wrestling Camp in its 46th Year
A tradition that began nearly half a century ago continues to mold boys into men every summer on the Western State campus. Continue Reading
March 24th, 2009
Remembering a 70s era Environmental Campaign at Western
Remembering Abbott Fay and Western’s National Energy Conservation Challenge Continue Reading
February 26th, 2009
Western State Skiers Earn Trip to Nationals
Western State skiers punched a ticket to the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USCSA) National Championships in Winter Park. Continue Reading
January 23rd, 2009
Successful MLK Celebration Hosted by the Black Student Alliance
It was standing-room-only at Western State College's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. Every seat in Taylor Auditorium, capacity 300, was filled and several rows of observers took up the back aisles as Carlotta Walls LaNier presented her message of integration, education and persistence last Thursday. Continue Reading
November 30th, 2008
Western's Heather Orr in Archaeology Magazine
A feature article in the November/December issue of Archaeology magazine profiles an ancient ritual in Southern Mexico that involves the offering of blood to the rain gods. A picture that accompanies the article, "Fighting with Jaguars, Bleeding for Rain," shows two men in masks boxing with thin gloves. Dr. Heather Orr, Professor of Art History, at Western, is in the middle of it. Continue Reading
November 25th, 2008
Dressing (and texting) for a Cause
Using popular forms of communication like text messaging and Facebook a new shoe company has made a successful name for themselves; all while donating 70,000 pairs of shoes to children in need. Continue Reading
November 24th, 2008
WSC Student Film to Premier on Dec. 15
The 7-11 Ranch in Ohio City, Colo., is a popular place for hunters to stay while they're looking to bag a deer. This past fall, a different kind of shooting occurred -- a film shoot by students at Western State College of Colorado. Continue Reading
October 8th, 2008
Dance Team - Something New and All Volunteer
"13 girls aren't always easy to work with," Kelly McNeil says. Continue Reading
September 24th, 2008
Western Class Testing Water for the EPA
Henson Creek, which flows into Lake City, is listed by the State of Colorado and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an impaired waterway. This last week an Environmental Applications course from Western State College, led by Professor Kevin Alexander, was performing water quality tests on the river. The tests were done, not just as an academic exercise, but as "real work" that the EPA will use to decide how best to restore the river. Continue Reading
July 2nd, 2008
Young Blood a Hot Commodity in Booming Energy Industry
When Shannon Townley graduated from Western State College in December 2006 with a degree in geology, she worked for the Colorado Geologic Survey (CGS) for six months, like many WSC alumni before her. Continue Reading
August 3rd, 2007
New Interim Director Named for Savage Library
Nancy Gauss, a 15-year veteran staff member, has been named Interim Director of Library Services at Western State College. Continue Reading
February 12th, 2007
Entrepreneurial WSC professor helps students experience the "real world"
To many business students at Western State College the "real world" is more than an MTV television series. Continue Reading
December 5th, 2005
WSC Petroleum Geology program grows as demand for workers increases
Jim Coogan believes geology is as much about developing personal relationships as it is studying fossils and rocks. Continue Reading
October 18th, 2005
WSC Library is open to all
Sometimes, in Western State College's Savage Library, it's hard to distinguish between students, faculty, staff, or local and area residents. Continue Reading
August 9th, 2005
"W" Mountain site earns National Geographic grant
High atop W Mountain, the discoveries just keep piling up. Continue Reading
July 17th, 2005
Western helps enliven arts community
Music. Art. Drama. Dance. There is some form of art in the area for just about everyone. Continue Reading
July 17th, 2005
WSC and area enjoy a productive partnership
One of the enduring sources of pride at Western State College is our productive and healthy century-long partnership with the Gunnison Valley. As the Gunnison Country Times launches this “Inside Western” series it seems appropriate to begin with an acknowledgement of how important that relationship has been, both to the college and the area. In fact, Western owes its very existence to the people of this valley. Continue Reading
June 13th, 2005
Summer a busy time on the WSC campus
Nearly 1,000 teachers, wrestlers, archaeologists, youth campers and -- oh yes, college students -- are making good use of the Western State College campus this week. Continue Reading
May 23rd, 2005
Western State College faculty diverse, highly qualified, interested in area
"The Gunnison area is Heaven on Earth for an Earth scientist." Continue Reading
April 28th, 2005
WSC, area relationship strong
The link that bonds Western State College and the Gunnison Valley was welded by local citizens in the heat of legislative debate 120 years ago, even though the college wasn't chartered until 1901. Continue Reading
December 31st, 1969
Award-winning author keynotes Writing the Rockies at Western State College
Max McCoy, an award-winning novelist, journalist and screenwriter, will be the keynote speaker for this summer's writing workshop at Western State College, Writing the Rockies: The Gunnison Creative Writers Workshop, set for June 5-8. Continue Reading