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It may seem like common sense that rich parents spend more money on their children than poor parents do. A new study co-authored by a Colorado State University faculty member shows that this financial gap is widening due to rising income inequality.

How to keep visitors a safe distance from wildlife in national parks

As the national parks brace for throngs of summer visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of wildlife, Colorado State University faculty and students are improving the way parks keep people from getting too close to wild animals.

CSU recognized with national “E” Award for exporting education

The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of the nation's exports.

CSU research team gets $2 million to study Denver food systems

This team was one of five selected for grants from a Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research program called Tipping Points.

CSU's One Cure hits the big time at Indy 500

Look for the CSU and One Cure logos racing around the Indianapolis 500 track Sunday.

Twilight Garden Series offers three summer programs for gardeners

Topics of interest to Front Range gardeners are the focus of the 2018 Twilight Garden Series, which will feature three informative presentations in June.

CSU, Stanley Hotel announce $10,000 in prizes for BBQ Showdown Memorial Day Weekend

Colorado State University and the historic Stanley Hotel will host the second annual BBQ Showdown during the Memorial Day weekend.

Temple Grandin’s advice to young women: Just say it.

Confidence and creativity can contribute to success, personally and professionally.

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

June pay date shifted back to June

For the first time in 15 years, CSU employees who are paid once a month will receive their June paycheck on the last business day of June, instead of on the first business day of July.

Annual drinking water report published

CSU is required by law to deliver a report on the quality of drinking water provided to its customers

Steven Dandaneau new CSU associate provost and executive director of Reinvention Collaborative

Kansas State University's vice provost for undergraduate studies will succeed Alan Lamborn, who is retiring at the end of June.

Program aims to get employees back on a bike

Are you a CSU employee interested in bicycling to campus, but have some concerns that prevent you from pedaling?

THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE

Small, local solutions can crack water crises: a South African case study

Many people in rural southern Africa live without any potable water at all. And many are at serious risk because of global climate change.

Wildfire risks are high again this year – here's what travelers need to know

Anyone visiting the western United States this summer should understand risks associated with wildfires, since once again the risk of fires is high in many areas.

How weakened U.S. fossil fuel regulations threaten environmental justice in Colorado

From the start, President Donald Trump’s administration has made dismantling regulations, especially for the oil, gas and coal industries, a top priority.

Smart windows could combine solar panels and TVs too

The most exciting thing about organic semiconductors is that it’s possible to design molecules that are flexible, lightweight, colored or completely transparent.

STATE YOUR PURPOSE

CSU's 100-year-old cannon off to the beauty shop

CSU's beloved cannon is getting a facelift.

Social work professor endows scholarship for doctoral students

Vicky Buchan, professor emerita in the CSU School of Social Work, has created a scholarship specifically to assist students who are pursuing a Ph.D.

A well-loved State: Day of Giving yields $729,533

The fourth Love Your State Day of Giving shatters previous records for support.

CSU signs one of nation’s largest college stadium naming rights agreements with Public Service Credit Union

CSU enters landmark agreement with Public Service Credit Union to name on-campus stadium.

RAM FAMILY

Gov. Hickenlooper speaks at ‘Liquid Arts’ event, visits new CSU teaching brewery

Gov. John Hickenlooper visited Colorado State University’s new teaching brewery on May 18 after speaking at a special event co-sponsored by CSU, the Liquid Arts Field to Foam Forum.

Lylli bounces back after surgery

Lylli was treated at CSU after being diagnosed with idiopathic chylothorax.

In memory: Paul Block

Paul Robert Block, 56, of Livermore, passed away Tuesday, May 15, at his home, of natural causes.

CommSquad wins national veterinary communications excellence award

The communications program at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has been recognized with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ 2018 Communications Excellence Award.

Indigenous education expert to lead CSU’s School of Education

Welcome to Susan C. Faircloth, who has been named the new director of CSU's School of Education.

California, Ohio schools take top honors at Science Olympiad National Tournament

More than 2,000 students from 120 middle and high schools across the U.S. converged at CSU to duke it out in one of the nation's toughest science, technology, engineering and math competitions.

Create community through lunchtime bike ride

Parking and Transportation Services' annual monthly lunchtime rides are back for the season.

Summer Youth Sport Camps offer fun and activity for kids

Looking for a fun option to keep your kids moving this summer? The Colorado State University Youth Sport Camps are back for the 2018 season.

Division of Student Affairs fills three open executive director positions

The Division of Student Affairs has filled three leadership roles for Campus Recreation, Career Services and Housing & Dining Services.

CSU families invited to the Todos Santos Center

In 2018/2019, Colorado State University staff, faculty, and alumni have several exclusive opportunities to visit the University’s international extension, the CSU Todos Santos Center, one hour north of Cabo in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

EVENTS

Economists Robert Frank, Edward Barbier to speak at CSU June 11

Well-known economist Robert H. Frank, the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management at Cornell University, will join CSU’s own leading economist, Edward Barbier, for a pair of plenary sessions on campus as part of the 16th World Congress of Social Economics on June 11.