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Congratulations Class of 2017! [VIDEO]

Mr. Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian, offered the Commencement Address at Fort Lewis College’s 2017 Spring Commencement. 

2017-18 Fort Lewis College Faculty/Staff Award Winners

The 2017-18 Fort Lewis College award winners represent the best of the best faculty and staff. These individuals have distinguished themselves in their teaching and service to the students of Fort Lewis College. 

Kathy Wellborn Outstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Cathleen Hartney

“My path to teaching at 鶹Ѹשhas been non-traditional. My degree is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, not a PhD. I was (and still am) a practitioner, a veterinarian, who had always dreamed of teaching as that other thing I might love to do.”

Outstanding Staff Award: Tracey Piccoli

“Dealing with finances in the Office of Financial Aid is not always an easy task,” she says. “My most memorable/rewarding moments are when we get that card, email or visit from someone letting us know what they are doing now and that we have helped them. Getting invited to see their senior presentations, recitals or attend their graduation is exciting and rewarding and makes...

New Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Emily Houghton

“In my five years at Fort Lewis College, I have met a lot of faculty members who are exceptional teachers and mentors. I recognize that my nomination stemmed from my departmental peers and I am really appreciative of the support I have received from them and also colleagues outside the Exercise Science Department. I feel really fortunate and honored to win the New Faculty Teaching Award...

Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Eric Huggins

“The in-class moments that are the best are when I watch a student finally grasp a difficult concept that they have been struggling with,” he says. “Getting to watch those ‘a-ha’ moments may be the most rewarding part of this job.” 

Roger Peters Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. Shere Byrd

“The academic environment at Fort Lewis is one in which faculty with ideas can make things happen that have real impacts on students and our society. I'm lucky that I've been able to take advantage of that openness to forge a career that I really love.”

Fort Lewis College Commencement to be held April 29

Over 500 Skyhawks will take that important and exciting walk across the stage and graduate. Addressing them as Commencement Speaker will be Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian.

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