“Damon is a valued and respected member of the Adams State family.”
Author: Linda Relyea
Fund alleviates financial stress for students
鈥淟ike many others, scholarships and other financial assistance I received as a student inspires me to give back, now that I am in a position to do so,鈥 VP Rissler added.
September Educator Highlight Award
鈥淚 love middle school,鈥 she said in receiving the Adams State award.
Educator Highlight Award for October 2025:
“My job is not to stand here and talk all hour and make them take notes. I want them to find out information and then tell me what they learned.”
October Employee Accomplishments
Minga Francisco has been recognized and appreciated regionally and statewide for her leadership and expertise, in identification and recruitment for migrant聽education.
鈥淎 Clown鈥檚 Guide to the 5 Stages of Grief鈥 debuts October 22
“It was really cool seeing everyone鈥檚 ideas merge together into one thing.鈥
Lt. Governor Primavera visits Alamosa to spotlight accessibility, innovation, and Colorado鈥檚 legacy of inclusion
鈥淐olorado鈥檚 history is full of stories of people who turned personal challenges into collective progress,鈥澛爏aid Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera.
91猫先生 presents R. J. Friend, Inc., Foundation with Willis Fassett Jr. Award
鈥淲e are all grateful to work with Adams State and hope to continue to serve individual students with funding as they pursue their goals and dreams,鈥 said Joan Friend.
College Assistance Migrant Program halted amid funding lapse
鈥淲e are deeply saddened by the impact halting CAMP will have on our students; however, it will not stop our mission of serving our students in need, especially now that such an impactful program has unfortunately been defunded,鈥 said Gillespie.
Annaliesa Connor-Meissner brings new perspective to Art Department
鈥淢y work is about the human condition, the cycles of nature, life, aging, the experience we have within the cycle, inside of time.”
