Adams State University Office of Community and Global Impact

06/01/2026

Wishing a Happy Pride Month to our Grizzlies!

Adams State proudly supports our LGBTIQA+ students, faculty, and staff. Together, we champion love, equality, and acceptance.

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05/08/2026

Celebrating our Grizzlies who are first in their families to graduate college is always a highlight for all of us at !

Now with their First-Generation College graduation stoles, we can't wait to see our recipients walk across that stage next Saturday!

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05/08/2026

Thank you to all who attended and helped make the AAPINH Community BBQ at a beautiful success!!!

Our Grizzlies ate delicious food, enjoyed the warm sun, and played lawn games!

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05/06/2026

Happy AAPINH Heritage Month, Grizzlies!! Today and every day, we see you, love you, and celebrate you!

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05/06/2026

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible service and sacrifice of our armed forces. Join us in recognizing those who serve and those who served as well. Thank you for your dedication, courage, and sacrifice.

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05/06/2026

**Kindred Spirits: Compassion is a Leadership Technology: How Self-led Systems Stabilize a Fragmented World
Presenters: Renée Treviranous and Dr. Krissy Treviranus
May 6
12:10 – 12:50pm
SUB banquet rooms
NOTE: Food will be provided to the first 50 people. Contact Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III at [email protected] for more information.

**AAPINH Community BBQ
May 7
4-7pm
High Rise Lawn
NOTE: Food will be served on a first come, first served basis. Contact Mrs. Desiree Lewis at [email protected] for more information.

**Global Exchange at Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha with Javier Serrano Avilés
May 8
12:30-1:30pm
McD:aniel Hall 101
NOTE: Food will be served on a first come, first served basis. Contact Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III at [email protected] for more information.

**Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Event
May 9
12pm
Casa Blanca Park in Center, Colorado (450 S Worth St)
NOTE: For Information Call or Text Ruth Horn at 719-937-8381.

04/09/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Week: April 13-17, 2026
• April 13: Chalk the Walk | The Rock | 4:30-6:30pm
• April 14: Movie Night | MCD 101 | 6-8PM
• April 15: Global Community Stories: Shannon Porter | MCD 101 | 12-1pm
• April 16: Food for Thought | CASA Center | 12-2pm
• April 17: Let’s Talk: Sexual Wellness, Consent, & Support | SUB Solarium | 11am-2pm

We’re excited to provide food at select events throughout the week! Please note that food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to grab a bite and a seat. To see exactly what’s happening each day, please check out the individually attached graphics.

Events are open to all students, faculty, classified employees, professional staff, and community members!

Additional campus events to check out:
• April 10: Ben Kjar | Richardson Auditorium | 6pm

Ben Kjar, international motivational speaker, world-champion wrestler, and the subject of the award-winning documentary Standout—is coming to campus to share his incredible journey. Born with a rare craniofacial condition and told by doctors he would live a "different" kind of life, Ben faced years of bullying and surgeries. Instead of letting those challenges define him, he chose to become a victor rather than a victim. He went on to become Utah Valley University’s first-ever NCAA All-American wrestler and a Greco-Roman World Champion. (See event graphic for additional information.)

• April 13: Impact Conversations: Advocacy Unleashed | SUB Carson Auditorium | 6-7:30pm

Celebrate the power of advocacy and learn how community organizations across diverse fields work together to support human well-being, safety, agriculture, and food access. (See event graphic for additional information)

03/31/2026

Global Community Stories: Ophelia Rivas
Lecture by Ophelia Rivas, member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, which is situated on the US/Mexico international border.
March 31
6-7pm
MCD 101
NOTE: Contact Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III at [email protected] for more information.

Kindred Spirits: Grizzlies are Grizzlies No Matter the Forests They Roam
Presenters: Prison Education Program Team & Panelists
April 1
12:10 – 12:50pm
SUB banquet rooms
NOTE: Food will be provided to the first 50 people. Contact Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III at [email protected] for more information.

Pray for a Day
April 2 & April 30
9am-4pm (30-minute reserved slots)
Reflection Room - SUB CoRE Center
NOTE: Please use April 30 QR Code on flyer to sign up for either April 2 or April 30 session. Contact Mr. Joshua Roies at [email protected] for more information.

Safe Zone Educational Workshop
April 7
3-5pm
Richardson Hall 2-109
NOTE: Contact Dr. Florencio U. Aranda III at [email protected] for more information. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ9PiqMrEvUAx_TUhPi1AchzQaHd_4ieAoUYct0M4lSjctAw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115713051225323374988

03/31/2026

Global Community Stories: Ophelia Rivas

Lecture by Ophelia Rivas, member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, which is situated on the US/Mexico international border.

March 31
6-7pm
MCD 101

03/26/2026