Veterans Symposium set for Sept. 7 at Canvas Stadium
The event will feature speakers and discussion on issues facing veterans, and important information to help them navigate their post-services lives.
LATEST HEADLINES
What homebody island birds could tell us about adaptation and evolution
Researchers led by biology professor Cameron Ghalambor are launching a study of microgeographic adaptation strategies of island scrub-jays, North America's only island-endemic bird.
Slide show: First Consumer Day at the Annual Trial Garden
Northern Colorado’s largest and most stunning flower garden was put to the test for the first time by consumers.
CSU holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Western Colorado campus
CSU's Western Colorado Campus groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 8 signified the beginning of construction for the university’s new campus.
Come join your fellow Rams at the FORTitude 10K
Be part of a large CSU presence at the FORTitude 10K - and get discounted entry fees.
Volunteering for School is Cool is cool. Just ask LSC staff
Members of the Lory Student Center leadership team build on teamwork while volunteering at School is Cool.
CSU's new track: State-of-the-art jewel
CSU's new state-of-the-art track is the finest in the region.
CSU Ag Day volunteers needed for tradition of feast, football and fun
CSU’s famous Ag Day is now two months away and volunteers are invited to be a part of the university’s tradition of feast, football and fun.
CSU team continues to predict below-average 2018 Atlantic hurricane season
The Tropical Meteorology Project team is predicting a total of nine additional named storms to form after Aug. 1.
Stadium Sessions returns for 2nd season of live music before CSU football games
Colorado State University will host another exciting season of Stadium Sessions, free, live outdoor performances by top Colorado bands before every home football game this fall.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
New assistant VP for research brings distinguished industry background
David Paterson has been named Colorado State University’s new assistant vice president for research, translation and commercialization.
Games, culture and connections: The PALS and Explore programs
Seeking a supportive learning community for your child to grow in their Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi American (APIDA) identities?
Parking permits on sale for 2018-19 academic and fiscal year
Parking permits for the 2018-19 academic and fiscal year now on sale.
Campus returns to academic year office hours on Aug. 13
Departments will return to the normal 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. office hours as of Monday, Aug. 13.
MOVE IN 2018
Move In 2018: Student success efforts focus on the First Four Weeks and having a Momentum Year
Research shows that jumping in right away with a full course load is best for students' academic success, and that the first four weeks are a crucial time for faculty and staff to make solid connections with students.
Move In 2018: Green and Global helps student-athletes give back
A small group of CSU student-athletes took a service-learning trip to Jamaica for a week in June, and connected with the community.
Move In 2018: First-gen student Ivan Medina is ready to make his mark at CSU
Bridge Scholars Program helps first-generation college students feel at home at CSU, even before they come to campus.
Move In 2018: Stephen Brackett Proud to Be a CSU Ram
When Stephen Brackett hit it big with his band, Flobots, they founded a nonprofit to help underprivileged kids through music education.
Move In 2018: It’s only natural - Michael Smith Natural Resources Building welcomes Warner College Rams
The new home of the Warner College of Natural Resources, the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building, is open for the fall semester with new classrooms and meeting rooms, ample open study space for students, and a multitude of connections to the natural world.
Move In 2018: Ram Welcome Schedule
Ram Welcome provides new CSU students the opportunity to explore academic programs, meet faculty and staff, learn about the many services available to support their college experience, and become part of the campus community.
Move In 2018: New spaces map out changes in office, lab locations
As offices and research labs have moved into new buildings on campus, a shuffle has begun to use the vacated space effectively.
Move In 2018: Office expands to better support diversity efforts on campus
To keep pace with the increasing interest in diversity and inclusion, the Office of the Vice President for Diversity has undergone a major reorganization.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us
Although leprosy remains a disease that few people in the U.S. worry about, people should take care with how they interact with armadillos.
American farmers want trade partners not handouts – an agricultural economist explains
If the trade conflict with China continues much longer, it will likely leave lasting scars on the entire agricultural sector as well as the overall U.S. economy.
Three questions about tequila, answered
Debunking some myths and exploring some little-known aspects of the Mexican spirit that's become a global phenomenon
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
RAM FAMILY
Summertime Standouts 2018
Our students made a big splash around the world this summer doing internships, research and volunteering abroad.
In memory: Michael Adan Von Sprecken
On July 24, Michael Adan Von Sprecken, age 22, passed away in Denver.
CSU Atmospheric Cyclists win Bike to Work Challenge
The CSU Atmospheric Cyclists, a team composed of Department of Atmospheric Science and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) members, won this year's Bike to Work Challenge, sponsored by the City of Loveland.
Youth Sport Camps make movement fun
The Youth Sports Camps, run through Colorado State University’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, aim to show kids just how fun an active lifestyle can be.
Summer program brings prosthetic care to amputees in Ecuador
In May, the School of Biomedical Engineering led a study abroad course in Quito, Ecuador to work with Range of Motion Project volunteers and learn how to build and fit prostheses for patients.
New head of Design and Merchandising excited about department’s future
When Karen Hyllegard talks about her goals as the new head of CSU’s Department of Design and Merchandising, the conversation inevitably leads to the January 2019 opening of the new Richardson Design Center.
Scenes from 2018 Community Open House on Aug. 4
More than 5,000 people spent part of their Saturday visiting Colorado State University to experience and explore campus resources.
Games, culture and connections: The PALS and Explore programs
Seeking a supportive learning community for your child to grow in their Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi American (APIDA) identities?
In memory: Samnang "Sam" Thary O'Brien
Samnang Thary O'Brien, known as "Sam" or "Sammy," passed away at the age of 20 years on July 22.
CPC announces Everyday Hero Award recipients
The Classified Personnel Council has announced the following outstanding employees as the council's newest Everyday Heroes.
EVENTS
Rams take winning volleyball tradition downtown on Friday, Aug. 17
On Friday, Aug. 17, the Colorado State volleyball team will be in Old Town Square for a "Kids Day" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Symposium set for Sept. 7 at Canvas Stadium
The event will feature speakers and discussion on issues facing veterans, and important information to help them navigate their post-services lives.
Volunteers needed for Community Welcome on Aug. 22
Every year, just prior to the fall semester, the City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University collaborate to foster positive community relations between new students and long-term residents of Fort Collins.
Come join your fellow Rams at the FORTitude 10K
Be part of a large CSU presence at the FORTitude 10K - and get discounted entry fees.