Colorado State University News

A social media expert discusses Twitter's future after Elon Musk's takeover, the pros and cons of Mastodon and why the general population should care.

6 ways a CSU ag economist says inflated food prices could impact your holiday season

An agricultural economics expert explains why eggs are more expensive, processed foods have the highest rate of inflation and what else to expect when it comes to buying food for the holidays.

Salazar Center, Denver Parks and Recreation fund climate research by CSU team

A CSU team has been awarded the inaugural grant from a program created by the Salazar Center for North American Conservation in partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation. The Urban Climate Resilience initiative was launched earlier this year.

Fighting on with all its might, CSU anthem turns 90

The CSU Fight Song turns 90 years old this Saturday, Nov. 19! While the lyrics have changed over time – such as modifying "stalwart Aggies" to "stalwart Ram Team" as the university's mascot and name changed in 1950s – the beloved rallying tune has been sung thousands of times across nine decades.

The Audit: Can healing our divided nation start at the dinner table?

CSU Sociology Professor and Food Systems Institute Co-director Michael Carolan spoke to The Audit podcast about his research into food, food systems and building empathy on common ground.

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

A message from Interim President Miranda

Our hearts are with the LGBTQ+ community of our state and campus and the people of Colorado Springs as we all reel at the news of the mass shooting there last night, in what police are investigating as a hate crime.

Fall Break 2022 hours for university services

Colorado State University offices and buildings will have reduced operating hours during Fall Break.

Interim President Miranda: Honoring our veterans

"Today is Veterans Day, a day when we honor the service and sacrifice of those who have stepped up to serve in our armed forces. It’s a day of peace, reflection, and respect for those who put their lives on the line to preserve the freedoms and privileges we enjoy in this country."

CSU celebrates National First-Generation Day Nov. 8 on the Plaza

"In addition to Election Day, November 8th also is National First-Generation College Celebration day, an annual event at universities across the nation to express appreciation for First-Generation students, faculty, staff and alumni."

RAM FAMILY

GradShow 2022 celebrates presenters with over $20K in awards

CSU graduate students presented their research, entrepreneurship and creative arts while competing for over $20,000 in scholarships during the 2022 GradShow on Nov. 16.

CSU’s partnerships with local school districts reach into classrooms, athletics and beyond

Beyond CSU’s Center for Educator Preparation, there are many other programs that show partnership among CSU, the Poudre School District and the Thompson School District.

‘Eye-opening’ Climate Leadership Summit helping bring area high school students to CSU

The 2022 Climate Leadership Summit led to students attending CSU or putting it on their college

CSU Air Force ROTC detachment wins major regional honor

As CSU heads to Colorado Springs to take on the Air Force Academy in the annual rivalry football game, CSU’s Air Force ROTC cadets will have something to celebrate. For the second year in a row, CSU’s AFROTC detachment has been recognized as the best large detachment in the region by the U.S. Air Force.

The 2022 Women in Business Case Competition tackles gender, diversity and inclusion in the workforce

Outnumbered from the start, a team of two College of Business students, win the first-place prize of $5,000 at the Deloitte Women in Business Case Competition.

CSU College of Business standout finds ‘AWESOME’ opportunities shortly after graduation

A CSU alumna, using her commitment to using business to create a better world, has taken her expertise to one of the biggest companies in the U.S. and has earned national recognition along the way.

Budget update, climate survey presentation featured at Nov. 1 Faculty Council meeting

The meeting of the Faculty Council included a budget update from Interim President Rick Miranda.

Events

Popular poinsettia sale will have even more supply to meet demand

To meet the high demand, Colorado State University’s annual poinsettia sale has doubled the number of plants it will have available this season.

Celebrate International Education Week at CSU

CSU is one of many institutions across the country celebrating International Education Week, which began on Nov. 14.

Artificial intelligence is the theme of Provost's Ethics Colloquium on Nov. 28

The focus of the colloquium will be The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with a keynote address and panel discussion.

Annual Shabbat 200 Dinner set for Nov. 11 at Lory Student Center

Mark your calendars: The annual Shabbat 200 Dinner — a lavish kosher meal showcasing Jewish cuisine and traditional foods — is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Lory Student Center.

THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE

Why it may not matter whether Elon Musk broke U.S. labor laws with his mass firings at Twitter

The courts may have a chance to weigh in, since several of those mass-fired workers have already filed a class-action lawsuit. They allege that Twitter broke federal and state laws for failing to give them the advance notice required.

What is affirmative action, anyway? 4 essential reads

Race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions could soon be a thing of the past.

What is déjà vu? Psychologists are exploring this creepy feeling of having already lived through an experience before

Have you ever had that weird feeling that you’ve experienced the same exact situation before, even though that’s impossible?

Solar geoengineering might work, but local temperatures could keep rising for years

Imagine a future where, despite efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly, parts of the world have become unbearably hot. Some governments might decide to “geoengineer” the planet by spraying substances into the upper atmosphere to form fine reflective aerosols – a process known as stratospheric aerosol injection.

UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & GIVING

CSU Spur wraps up construction in January; Hydro building opening announced

The entire CSU Spur campus will be complete in January with the opening of the third and final building at CSU Spur, the Hydro building. A public ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.

New CSU initiative provides faculty training in public policy

A cohort of seven Colorado State University faculty members are the first of a new initiative by the Office of Vice President for Research to help faculty influence public policy.

Water in the West symposium will bring global perspective to local challenges

When he speaks on Wednesday at the CSU Spur Water in the West symposium, Jay Famiglietti, executive director of the Global Institute for Water Security at the University of Saskatchewan, will provide a big picture view on how the global availability of freshwater is changing.

Symposium will bring together global experts in water

This year’s CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium, to be held Nov. 2-3 in downtown Denver, will bring together policymakers, researchers, and experts from the business and agriculture sectors to look globally for lessons and strategies with the potential to inform how Colorado and other western states respond to the region’s water challenges.

SOURCE SPECIALS

The All64 Project: Student Q&As from each of Colorado's counties illustrate CSU's diversity

During the 2022-23 academic year, The All64 Project will highlight one student or alum from each Colorado county. The interactive map with colored pinned county locations shows which profiles are done. The first six counties and students are included in this initial launch.