Sam Stansel

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Sam Stansel

Academic Advisor For Education, GES, ENGL, TCID (for last names A-K)
Pronouns: He/Him
"DON'T PANIC" - Douglas Adams

About Me

I was born and raised on the windy beaches of New England, but I moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 and made the city my home. In college I studied archaeology; during those summers you could often find me at the bottom of a trench in the middle of the desert. After hanging up my trowel I began my career in higher education (it’s a lot easier on the lower back). In December 2023 I completed my master’s degree in history (also easier on the back). These days I am most likely to be found buried in a book instead of a hole in the ground. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies, and playing video games.

Fun Facts

  • I am an avid NASCAR fan and historian of the sport. If prompted I could talk about it indefinitely.
  • I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute (schedule an appointment for a demonstration).
  • I once watched 500 movies in a single year.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Colorado College, 2018
  • Master of Arts in History, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2023