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The countdown to residency begins! 🎉 As of today, only 36 days stand between now and our 2024 GPCW Summer Residency. And for those of you traveling to Gunnison the Friday before residency's official start date, only 5 weeks remain until you land in sunny Gunni! Here are three quick tips you should know for summer residency: 1. If you're traveling from outside of Colorado, know that it can get a little chilly in the early mornings and evenings. Consider packing a light jacket or sweater. (Fun fact: Gunnison's winter temperatures are often some of the coldest in the nation.) 2. There is an abundance of fun activities and beautiful vistas in Gunnison and neighboring Crested Butte. Some favorites - see the wildflowers in Crested Butte, visit Blue Mesa Reservoir, eat at Sherpa Cafe or High Alpine Brewing Company (both within walking distance to campus), hike at Curecanti, or visit an art gallery. Consider carving some time into your residency scheduled to explore! Check out the following link for more ideas: https://lnkd.in/eKFi9qVw. 3. If you're traveling from a place that is low altitude, consider packing electrolyte or hydration supplements such Liquid IV, Nuun, or the beloved Acli-Mate (acli-mate.com), which is also sold at the campus bookstore. Gunnison's elevation is around 7,700 feet. If you're not accustomed to this type of elevation (i.e. if you live closer to sea level), you can help your body adjust to the altitude by staying extra-hydrated. We can't wait to see you at residency! Only 5 more weeks! ⛰ . . . #westerncoloradouniversity #westerncolorado #gunnisonriver #gunnisonvalley #gunnison #graduateprogramincreativewriting #summerresidency #creativewriting #publishing #MFA

My first Blog! Sometimes the things that you read online really do stir up the passion in you and when it comes to family travel and what kids get out of travelling, it's deeply personal to me. Read about a few of the things that my girls learned over the years BECAUASE we took them out of school!!! https://lnkd.in/eMx5C9et

Check out this video on the history of Santa Ana College.

#dtemcares HERITAGE DAY REFLECTION: Understanding Each Other's Journeys As we celebrate Heritage Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible diversity we encounter daily, not just in our broader society but right here in our classrooms. Each student walks a different path, carrying with them unique experiences, struggles, and stories. For some, it's the pressure of juggling academics with family responsibilities; for others, it’s the daily challenge of affording transport to get to class. We all have our own hardships, and it can be easy to forget that the person sitting next to you in class might be facing challenges you know nothing about. Some days, just making it to campus is a victory in itself. This Heritage Day, I encourage each of us to be more understanding and patient—not just with our classmates, but also with our families and ourselves. Take time to truly see each other, to listen, and to offer a hand when you can. And if you're feeling overwhelmed, know that it’s okay to seek help. There’s strength in reaching out. At the same time, we must be mindful not to take advantage of the understanding and support we extend to one another. Misrepresenting our struggles can make it harder for those truly in need to receive the help they deserve. Let’s stay honest with ourselves and each other, fostering a community built on trust and integrity. Let’s work towards building a classroom and a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported—because when we stand together, we’re stronger.

Take the time to educate yourself about Juneteenth. Start where you need to increase your learning. What it is? Why it’s so important? And how you can be compelled to take action.

🎬 First of three videos I co-produced this year. Loved the experience. Production, talent and voice over! 💪 It was definitely very hectic but learned so much! Looking forward to more projects like this. Our goal was to educate about desired behavior in the interaction with nature with as little voice over as possible. Please comment your thoughts below! 👉 Follow Antares Conservation Tactics new page! #womanboss #natureconservation #naturevideos

Be prepared for your next official campus tour with these important questions that may not be top of mind. #collegetour #campustour #collegeprep #collegeFAQs #collegeguidance #collegecounseling #academicadvising #gettingintocollege

Celebrating 10 years of Clurgo! 🎉 To mark the date, I shared some of the most important milestones and projects. Read my blog post on the Clurgo website - link in the comment! #clurgo #anniversary

As you may know, Ceremony & Rites of Passage are practices that are near and dear to my heart. Ceremony and Ritual can be simple or grand, spontaneous or planned. They are practices of honoring the growth, death, challenges and celebrations that we experience in these human bodies. Through intentional honoring, we are invited to pause, listen, intend, love, feel what supports us, and take intentional steps forward that inevitably have ripple effects for generations through time. If this is something that calls to you, please enjoy this FREE 20-page guide to create Personally Meaningful & Culturally Relevant Ceremony, that my colleague and co-facilitator of the Ceremony and Rites of Passage Training, @Haaweatea Holly Bryson of @nature_knows and I created. You can find this guide using the link below! And if you love the guide, consider joining us for our upcoming 9-month Ceremony & Rites of Passage Global Training which starts next week. You can learn more on our website: ritesofpassagetraining.com https://lnkd.in/gM6_h46D

The future of higher education will hinge upon the ability of institutions to deliver relevance and accountability. Come see the work we are doing to ensure relevance which will result in unprecedented impact. Relevance + Accountability = Impact Bold Forward!