Upcoming events

October
23

Lighting Up FLC & Skyhawk Family Dinner

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FLC Campus

Free

Join us at the plaza for an all-campus meal! Students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a free meal with your skycard, while FLC Alumni are welcome to join for free when they RSVP. Tickets are available for purchase at the door for community members. After dinner, we will meet at the Fort Lewis Clocktower as we build a new tradition – lighting up our letters to the tune of the FLC Fight Song. Sing along and cheer on all of our athletic teams during Homecoming Week!

Lighting Up FLC & Skyhawk Family Dinner
October
24

KDUR 50th Anniversary Concert - Calexico

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Concert Hall, FLC Campus

Join us in celebrating KDUR's 50 years of broadcasting with music from Calexico. KDUR and FLC staff past and present, along with listeners and supporters from the last 5 decades are invited for a celebratory night of music. 

KDUR 50th Anniversary Concert - Calexico
October
25

Homecoming Alumni Mug Crawl & Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Carver Brewing Co

$25

Kick off Homecoming weekend as we visit some of downtown Durango's best local watering holes. The crawl will start at Carver Brewing Co with appetizers and their award-winning craft beers. The first 50 RSVPs receive an FLC Alumni stein. 

Homecoming Alumni Mug Crawl & Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser
October
26

Homecoming Football Tailgate

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FLC Campus, Practice Field next to Stadium Parking Lot

Free

Enjoy live music, food trucks, yard games, and family-friendly activities before cheering on our Skyhawks football team against Colorado Mesa!

Homecoming Football Tailgate
November
7

Flagstaff Happy Hour at Mother Road Brewing

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mother Road Brewing in Flagstaff, AZ

$10

Connect with Fort Lewis College Alumni and Friends of FLC living in Flagstaff at Mother Road Brewing!. Enjoy a selection of locally produced beverages and delicious snacks while catching up with fellow Skyhawks.

Flagstaff Happy Hour at Mother Road Brewing
November
9

Phoenix Alumni Tour of the Heard Museum

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Heard Museum Phoenix

$10

Join us for an exclusive alumni tour of the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, renowned for its dedication to the advancement of American Indian art. Explore fascinating exhibits and collections showcasing Native American history, culture, and contemporary art. This enriching experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow FLC alumni and deepen your understanding of Indigenous heritage! 

Phoenix Alumni Tour of the Heard Museum
November
15

Avalanche Game & Springboard Networking Event

5:30 PM

Ball Arena - Denver, CO

$74 ($124 value)

Meet Denver Area Alumni and network with members of the Presidential Springboard Fellows at a Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals game. We will have our own on-site private event space from 5:30-7 p.m. (puck drop), with catered all-you-can-eat snacks and one drink ticket per person. Upper-level tickets to the game are also included.

Avalanche Game & Springboard Networking Event
November
16

Denver Football Tailgate at School of Mines

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Marv Kay Stadium, Golden CO - Lot K

Free

Gather with FLC Skyhawks before the Football Game against Colorado School of Mines. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to cheer on the Skyhawks along with fellow Denver alumni! RSVP for food, beverages, and SWAG!

Denver Football Tailgate at School of Mines
December
4

Springboard Community Networking Event

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Center for Innovation, Durango CO

Free

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with this year’s Presidential Springboard Fellows and community members. This is a great way to meet with enthusiastic students looking to build social capital for their professional journeys.

Springboard Community Networking Event
December
5

Tune & Brews

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Durango Tool Library

$15

Join us for a night of ski and snowboard tuning led by Outdoor Pursuits Assistant Director and alumnus Josh Kling '05. Enjoy food, brews, and everything you need to tune in one set of skis or a board.

Tune & Brews
December
8

Local Cookie Decorating Class

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mountain Dough Baking Co., Durango CO

$35

Do you want to learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies? Join us for a fun-filled cookie decorating and catered brunch event at alumni-owned Mountain Dough Baking Co. 

Local Cookie Decorating Class
December
13

Winter Commencement

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FLC Campus

Celebrate our newest graduates. Reception for families and friends in the San Juan Dining hall immediately following the ceremony.

Winter Commencement

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Featured fund: Mug Crawl and Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser

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Kick off Homecoming weekend as we visit some classic downtown Durango watering holes. The crawl will start at Carver Brewing Co. with appetizers and their award-winning craft beers. The first 50 RSVPs receive an FLC Alumni stein. 

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Kick off Homecoming weekend and take advantage of drink specials in downtown Durango all evening with your alumni mug!

Proceeds from this event support scholarships at FLC.

The first 50 RSVPs get an FLC Alumni beer stein. 
Event Starts at 6:00 p.m.  Be sure to arrive by 7:30 p.m. to secure your mug and event wristband.

We will start at Carver Brewing Co. downtown, where you will get your official alumni beer stein, enjoy appetizers, and share FLC stories with fellow alumni. After warming up at Carver Brewing Co., you can visit our other event sponsors and enjoy specials across town.

Participating locations & specials include:

El Rancho: Half-Priced Draft Beers
Starlight Lounge: $4 Prospero Tequila Premium Margaritas or $4 Clyd May's Blackberry Smash (free shirts for the first 25 people)
Carver Brewing Co: $2 Off Beer and Wine 
11th Street Station: $2 Off All Drafts

All proceeds from this event will support the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Alumni scholarships are needs-based and open to any child or grandchild of an FLC alum who carries a 2.7 cumulative GPA. Scholarships typically range from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships are made possible by the generous gifts of our alumni. In 2023, the Alumni Engagement Office distributed $67,000 to students!

Questions: Contact the FLC Alumni Office at alumni@fortlewis.edu