Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College

Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
Home Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Animas River Trail Mural Project Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007 Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion 4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by. By Indiana Reed “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Count Basie Orchestra set to play Community Concert Hall Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. Local Auditions for Diamond Circle Melodrama On March 29th from 3:00 until 6:00 the Diamond Circle Melodrama will be holding Local’s Auditions for the 2008 season of the Diamond Circle Melodrama. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Beach Boys are coming to Durango Tickets for this legendary rock and roll band go on sale March 29. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The Hozhoni Days celebration is back for a 44th year at FLC The Hozhoni Days (Navajo, meaning “Days of Beauty”) celebration is one of the oldest and biggest events at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center Artists Invited to Display Artwork at the Rec Center City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. City Grant Recipients Announced The City of Durango and Durango Arts Center are pleased to announce the 2008 City Grant Award recipients. Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: Music in the Mountains Tickets On Sale April 7 Tickets for all Music in the Mountains concerts and events are on sale beginning Monday, April 7. The 22nd Festival season runs from July 11 through August 3. The summer lineup of 41 concerts in Durango and Pagosa Springs includes: SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY RAISES $8,160 TO BENEFIT THE 700 MAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUND The capacity crowd at San Juan Symphony’s Music for Main concert at the Henry Strater Theatre on April 5 helped raise $8,160 for the benefit of the 700 Main Disaster Relief Fund according to SJS Executive Director Kathy Myrick. Former astronaut to speak at Fort Lewis College’s Fall Convocation Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 Second Annual Tour de Farms Durango Bike Tour Sept. 6 La Plata County to host open house about 80-acre drilling proposal Aug. 27 City to host Open House for Animas River Trail Durango Parks and Recreation accepting team registrations for adult volleyball, basketball and soccer Durango Parks and Recreation accepting team registrations for adult volleyball, basketball and soccer Tickets for Edgar Winter Band on sale Aug. 25 Oct. 19 show added to Fall line-up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Tickets for Edgar Winter Band on sale Aug. 25 Oct. 19 show added to Fall line-up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23	Dr. Kevin Britz has been named as the new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. He replaces interim director Jeanne Brako. “We are delighted with the selection of Dr. Kevin Britz for the CSWS directorship,” said John Ninnemann, dean of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences and chair of the CSWS director search committee. “Kevin impressed everyone with a clear understanding and vision for the Center consistent with that of the Advisory Board and staff. He is a proven team builder and fundraiser, bringing with him ambitious but realistic goals for the Center.” Dr. Britz has experience with historical organizations across the nation. In 1982, he worked as museum curator, and later as deputy director, for the Stearns County Historical Society in Minnesota. He moved on to The High Desert Museum in Oregon, where he served as director of exhibits, senior curator, and vice president for programs. His experience extends into the higher education arena as well. In 2003, Dr. Britz began teaching at Kenyon College in Ohio. There he served as a visiting assistant professor of American studies and associate director of the Kenyon Academic Program. Currently, he is an assistant professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Britz earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Knox College, and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in U.S. history from the University of Arizona. Dr. Britz will begin his new duties in July 2008.
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