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43-612: The ThunderBowl is owned by Colorado State University Pueblo . Its current tenants are the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves football team. This article about a sports venue in Colorado is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Colorado State University Pueblo The idea for starting a college in Pueblo was initially proposed in 1926, when a bill

86-434: A Colorado State University System (CSU System) member since 1985, eventually a name change was forthcoming. Also, an independent study of higher education in Colorado recommended to change the university's name to reflect the unique relationship with CSU. In May 2002, Governor Bill Owens signed legislation changing the institution's mission and name to Colorado State University Pueblo effective July 1, 2003. Today, CSU Pueblo

129-570: A Colorado district court. However, Fort Lewis College together with the State Compensation Insurance Fund appealed the claim to the Colorado Supreme Court. In 1957, the court ruled that his widow was not entitled to death benefits because football players are "student-athletes" and the employer-employee relationship does not exist. This ruling was foundational to defining the legal relationship between

172-571: A Media Center that includes the college's news magazine, literary journal, and KDUR radio station. The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Student Union LEED Gold status for its sustainability features. It is the third LEED Gold building on campus, along with the Berndt Hall Biology Wing and Animas Hall. Those environmental awards helped FLC be named one of "America's Coolest Schools" by Sierra magazine,

215-528: A city of approximately 112,000 residents located in the Pikes Peak region of southern Colorado. The university's 275-acre (1.11 km ) main campus is located in the Belmont area of northern Pueblo. The original 850-acre land was donated to build the campus. In 1985, the university determined that the current campus and anticipated growth could be accommodated on 275 acres. Over time the university has sold

258-529: A detailed head of a ThunderWolf with a mountain range in the background. After a few years of use, the logo was eventually scrapped for a more easily reproduced logo that contained the letters "USC". The logo remained in use until the University of Southern Colorado changed its name prior to the 2003–04 school year to Colorado State University Pueblo. CSU Pueblo is located north of CO-47 in Pueblo, Colorado ,

301-561: A mesa overlooking the Animas River Valley and downtown Durango. A network of trails as well as city bus service (free to students with FLC IDs) connects the campus and town. The campus's distinctive architectural theme utilizes locally quarried sandstone to acknowledge the region's Native pueblo building style and evoke the Four Corners landscape and colors. The style was crafted by Boulder architect James M. Hunter, whom

344-488: A military fort turned Indian boarding school turned state public school, FLC follows a 1911 mandate to give qualified Native Americans a tuition-free education. Approximately 16% of the baccalaureate degrees earned are by Native American students. In 2008, the U.S. Department of Education designated FLC one of six Native American-serving, non-tribal colleges. FLC is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and

387-606: A nationally ranked cycling program that competes at the Division I level of USA Collegiate Cycling . In 2017, FLC's cycling program won its 23rd national championship at the 2017 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Missoula, Montana . Home football games and lacrosse matches are hosted at Ray Dennison Memorial Field, which can accommodate 4,000 - 6,000 spectators. The field

430-483: A peripheral role in one of the most enduring urban legends in entertainment, specifically Van Halen 's requirement in their technical rider that a bowl of M&M's , with all brown pieces removed, be present in their dressing room. Notably, media reports in the 1980s often claimed that the band had done more than $ 85,000 of damage to CSU Pueblo's Massari Arena after discovering brown M&M's backstage. The actual story, as told by David Lee Roth in his autobiography,

473-485: A polytechnic institution. In 1985, USC was integrated into the newly created Colorado State University System (CSU System) with Colorado State University, Colorado's land-grant university, and Fort Lewis College . In 2002, Fort Lewis College chose to be a separate entity. Today, the CSU System comprises CSU, CSU Pueblo and CSU Global. With its long history of collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and being

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516-456: A range of practical courses for those not seeking a higher education degree. The 30th anniversary year saw the state enact legislation making the institution a four-year degree granting college and a member of the state system of higher education. The first juniors were enrolled in 1963, followed in 1964 by the first seniors and the first bachelor's degrees awarded in 1965. The name change to Southern Colorado State College reflected recognition of

559-628: A registrar and Kelly, who agreed to serve as the dean of students, of that first class of students, 17 would earn a degree with the first graduating class of 1935. By 1935, the school's enrollment was steadily increasing, and the need to find a permanent location was imminent. With land donated by the CF&;I and local money from the City Federation of Women's Club and the Works Progress Administration, construction of

602-484: A soccer/lacrosse complex and the ThunderBowl. These include an administration building, student center, library, child care center and student recreation center which is adjacent to the university's primary athletic complex, Massari Arena . The campus began a major renovation in 2007, as renovations were made to Massari Arena and construction began on the new student recreation center, which was completed in time for

645-627: Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , with additional program-level accreditations for specific programs. The college offers 59 bachelor's degree programs through its three academic units. The first Fort Lewis army post was constructed in Pagosa Springs, Colorado , in 1878, and was relocated in 1880 to Hesperus, Colorado , on the southern slopes of the La Plata Mountains . In 1891, Fort Lewis

688-840: Is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), the oldest conference operating in NCAA Division II and the fourth oldest athletic conference in the United States (founded in 1909). The athletics department supports 16 intercollegiate athletics programs. In 2007, the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System approved to bring back football , wrestling , and women's indoor and outdoor track & field . All three programs returned during

731-847: Is a regional comprehensive university. In 2002, CSU Pueblo was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the United States Department of Education . In 2008, CSU Pueblo was awarded the Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities . In 2015, the university won the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Solution Generation Leadership in Climate Change Award. Prior to

774-997: The American Chemical Society , the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business , the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and the National Association of Schools of Music . The college's athletic teams, the Skyhawks, compete in the NCAA at the Division II level as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC); as well as the Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (WILA) for women's lacrosse and

817-414: The 1995–96 academic school year, the University of Southern Colorado (now Colorado State University Pueblo) adopted the "ThunderWolf" as its mascot. The ThunderWolf came to life as USC looked to modernize its image following more than 60 years as the "Indians." The original ThunderWolf logo was put into place prior to the 1995–96 school year. Designed to elicit fear and reverence, the original logo contained

860-518: The 2008–09 school year, and the football program, playing in the ThunderBowl, finished in the top 10 in the nation in attendance, averaging more than 8,000 fans per game during the 2008 season. In 2008–09, CSU Pueblo athletics programs won two Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships—in women's basketball (its third RMAC title in four seasons) and baseball (its first since 2004). The seven-year-old CSU Pueblo football team has won

903-554: The Colorado State Senate and four elected non-voting members. Voting members are community leaders from many fields, including agriculture, business, and public service. A student and faculty representative from each university act as non-voting board members. The board also appoints a chancellor to oversee both university presidents. Students can choose from 31 undergraduate and 9 graduate programs. Colorado State University Pueblo's academic colleges are: CSU Pueblo

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946-650: The General Assembly, the Pueblo County Junior College District was formed, making the college part of the public school system supported by county-wide taxes. The name change to Pueblo Junior College brought a change in mission. The institution offered the first two years of general study at the college level, providing the educational foundation for students seeking to transfer to complete their higher education degrees at four-year colleges and universities, and continued to offer

989-482: The Pueblo County Junior College District, which allowed for the college to receive tax dollars. The university has operated under five different names: Southern Colorado Junior College provided two years of college instruction in the arts, literature, and science, adult education and vocational opportunities, and coursework to complete a high school program. Taking advantage of the Junior College Act of

1032-694: The Softball Complex, Whalen Gymnasium, and the Factory Trails, an off-road bicycling race course. The new Student Union opened in 2011, and hosts the college's cultural centers, the Native American Center and El Centro de Muchos Colores, student government, the Environmental Center, the post office, and the bookstore. The Student Union also offers several dining options, and houses both a Leadership Center and

1075-420: The city still was trying to recover from the devastating floods of 1921. Kelly organized a committee that was composed of several local business leaders to discuss the possibility of getting a college started, among them Frank Hoag, Jr., publisher of The Pueblo Chieftain and Star-Journal newspapers; C.N. Caldwell ; and J. Arthur Phelps. The school originally was to be named San Isabel Junior College, but by

1118-426: The college contracted to establish a campus building plan in the late 1950s, after its move from Hesperus to Durango. Today, on-campus housing is in six residence halls and two apartment buildings, with singles, doubles, and suites. Also on campus are 14 academic buildings, as well as a Student Life Center, Aquatic Center, and Student Union. On-campus athletic facilities include Ray Dennison Memorial Field, Dirks Field,

1161-573: The college moved from its longtime home in Hesperus to its present location, 18 miles (29 km) east, atop what was then known as Reservoir Hill, overlooking Durango. Here, FLC became a four-year institution, awarding its first baccalaureate degrees in 1964. Also in 1964, the college dropped the "A&M" moniker, changed its mascot from the Aggies to the Raiders, and changed the school's colors from

1204-545: The college's first building—a 55,000-square-foot (5,100 m ) arts building—began in 1936. The property donated for the college was bordered by the Bessemer ditch, Marilyn Place, Orman Avenue and the alley at Orman and Arthur and became known as the Orman campus. Kelly gave up his position as dean in 1936, and L.R. Wren took over as president and served in that position until 1939. A year later, Pueblo County residents formed

1247-624: The demand for higher education programs increased, the number of academic degrees offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels increased. The first graduate program to be offered was the Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in industrial education beginning in 1972. The institution was granted university status and renamed the University of Southern Colorado. In 1978, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education designated USC as

1290-631: The excess property. To the northwest of campus sits the Walking Stick Golf Course. The campus architecture style was called "Modern Aztec" by the designers in 1963. The unique architecture of the buildings earned a national award by the American Institute of Architects. Most campus buildings reflect the International Style of the 1960s. Today, there are 18 buildings, numerous baseball and softball fields,

1333-566: The green and yellow of the Colorado State University system it had been affiliated with to blue and gold. In 1994, the college's mascot became the Skyhawks. In 1995, FLC joined the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, and in 2002, it became independent of the Colorado State University system and formed its own governing Board of Trustees. The 247-acre Fort Lewis College campus is in southwestern Colorado, 6,872 feet atop

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1376-814: The missions and guides for the Fort Lewis school's various incarnations over the past century. The Fort Lewis high school expanded into a two-year college in the 1930s, and in 1948 it became Fort Lewis A&M College, under the State Board of Agriculture's control. The "Aggies" studying at the Fort Lewis Branch of the Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanics could take courses in agriculture, forestry, engineering, veterinary science, and home economics. Fort Lewis College began another period of growth and changes in 1956, when

1419-407: The need for more advanced degrees and an increase in the number of students pursuing a four-year degree in the southeastern region of Colorado. In 1964, Colorado State Senator Vincent Massari led the college's push to become a four-year university. Massari was instrumental in obtaining funds for a new campus in the Belmont area of Pueblo, moving from the old junior college campus on Orman Avenue. As

1462-624: The official publication of the Sierra Club , in 2011. Fort Lewis College is divided into three academic units, School of Arts & Sciences, Katz School of Business, and School of Education. They offer 60 undergraduate majors, 47 minors, and 15 certificates. They also offer five master's degrees in Education. Programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology ,

1505-681: The soccer facility to provide for more services and to allow the addition of a lacrosse program. Construction on the General Classroom Building began in the summer of 2014, located just west of the Chemistry Building. The Board of Governors presides over the Colorado State University System (CSU System), which comprises Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo and Colorado State University Global. The Board of Governors consists of nine voting members appointed by thegGovernor of Colorado and confirmed by

1548-561: The start of the 2008–2009 academic year. In 2011, a multimillion-dollar renovation project was completed on the university's Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC) and a 1.2 megawatt solar array, as well as construction of three new residence halls (Culebra, Crestone, and Greenhorn). The LARC was LEED Platinum certified by the U.S. Green Building Council , the council's highest certification. The newly renovated Occhiato Student Center opened in January 2018. Future plans include expanding

1591-537: The time the school had received incorporation it was changed to Southern Colorado Junior College (SCJC). The name change was made in an effort to broaden the recruitment area for the college. The first classes at SCJC were held in the fall of 1933 in three vacant rooms on the third-floor of the Pueblo County Courthouse. Sixty-three students (31 full-time and 32 part-time) enrolled and the staff consisted of two full-time and eight part-time instructors,

1634-639: The title of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champions in the 2011–2014 seasons. In 2014, the football team won the NCAA Division II Championship, beating Minnesota State University, Mankato, 13–0. CSU Pueblo features a cheerleading squad and dance team , club baseball , racquetball , climbing , rugby , and men's soccer . Since its establishment in 1996, the CSU Pueblo racquetball team has won 17 NCAA Division I championships (nine straight from 2004 to 2012). CSU Pueblo has

1677-399: Was decidedly different. As background, Roth noted that the demand was added as a test of each venue's attention to detail after technical errors at smaller venues led to dangerous and even life-threatening situations. In Roth's telling of the CSU Pueblo incident, he admitted to having done about $ 12,000 of backstage damage after noticing brown M&M's, but indicated that over $ 80,000 of damage

1720-540: Was decommissioned and converted into a federal, off-reservation Indian boarding school . In 1911, the fort's property and buildings in Hesperus were transferred to the state of Colorado to establish an "agricultural and mechanic arts high school." That deed came with two conditions: that the land would be used for an educational institution, and "to be maintained as an institution of learning to which Indian students will be admitted free of tuition and on an equality with white students" in perpetuity. Both conditions have been

1763-453: Was done to the newly installed basketball floor because it could not support the band's extremely heavy staging. 38°18′27″N 104°34′42″W  /  38.30750°N 104.57833°W  / 38.30750; -104.57833 Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College ( FLC ) is a public liberal arts college in Durango, Colorado , United States. Because of its unique origins as

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1806-558: Was named in honor of Fort Lewis A&M College football player Ray Dennison, a 26-year-old married father of three who died as a result of an on-field collision while playing in a football game vs. Trinidad Junior College in September of 1955. Following his death, his widow filed a claim for death benefits with the Colorado Industrial Commission. The commission approved the claim which was affirmed on appeal by

1849-522: Was put before the state senate to begin a four-year school in the city. The bill was defeated by one vote. In the years following the Great Depression, the idea for a college in Pueblo was revived through the efforts of a local teacher at Centennial High School, Eric T. Kelly. At the time, Pueblo's primary employer, steelmaker Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp., was no longer hiring, drought and dust storms were plaguing all of Southern Colorado, and

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