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Delta Upsilon Brings Fraternity Life Back to Western Colorado University
For the first time in nearly two decades, Western Colorado University is once again home to a social fraternity. Delta Upsilon, one of the oldest…
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New Study Shows the Impact Trail Recreation Has on Deer, Elk in the Gunnison Basin
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Public Input Sought for GMUG Forest Health Projects
Events
A week of Creative Writing Craft Talks with the Graduate Program in Creative Writing
Thursday, July 24, 12:45pm
A week of Creative Writing Craft Talks with the Graduate Program in Creative Writing
Friday, July 25, 12:45pm
Dive into Improv!
Friday, July 25, 6:30pm
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, August 1, 5:00pm
Singletrack! The Musical
Friday, August 1, 7:30pm

A Local's Guide to the Gunnison Valley
Get familiar with the different communities, recreational opportunities, and views our students get to call home.