Atmospheric science faculty partner with NCAR on $5M NSF project to bolster Earth system modeling capabilities
CSU atmospheric scientists will create a high-resolution version of an Earth system model to be used by scientists around the globe.
LATEST HEADLINES
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Rights.
CSU Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo and CSU Global are working with the Colorado State University System to launch an initiative called Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Rights.
Tell Me More: President McConnell engages in conversations with CSU community
Recorded interviews with CSU faculty and experts will highlight research, equity, student success, community engagement and sustainability.
Home canning can be challenging for first-time produce preservers
Concerns are growing that a lack of proper equipment, a shortage of canning supplies, and insufficient knowledge of the preservation process could lead to problems.
CSU ranks high on Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ green ranking
For the seventh consecutive year, CSU is one of the nation’s most sustainable higher education institutions, according to the Sierra Club’s official magazine.
CSU will start football season Oct. 24
The Mountain West Conference has cleared the way for CSU to begin playing football before Halloween.
CSU secures $3.1 million from NIH to advance SolaVAX coronavirus vaccine research
Researchers at CSU have worked quickly and collaboratively to move this vaccine research forward.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rams Read author Claudia Rankine to give Diversity Symposium keynote
Rankine will highlight both "Citizen," this year’s Rams Read, and her new book, "Just Us: An American Conversation," published in September.
Transfort to resume service on routes 6 and 7 on Oct. 5
Route 6 goes from the Colorado State University Transit Center to Swallow Station via Mulberry Street and Taft Hill Road, and Route 7 goes from the CSU Transit Center to Rigden Farm via Shields Street and Drake Road.
Former president of Kosovo to speak with President McConnell about vibrant democracies
This virtual conversation, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6, will touch on lessons learned in Kosovo about vibrant democracies and civic engagement.
Working together for a healthy community - Community COVID Briefing Oct. 1
Community leaders will provide the latest updates about COVID-19 in Fort Collins and Larimer County, including Colorado State University, during an online briefing on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.
Free Speech
Us vs. them: The ‘wicked problem’ of how we talk to each other in 2020
Political polarization in an election year is nothing new. But in 2020, when you add to the mix deep divisions, it seems as if we’ve forgotten how to talk to each other about what is ailing society and how to fix it.
Activism in the era of COVID-19
CSU faculty weigh in on how the practices of activism have been altered during the pandemic, what changes might be here to stay, and how to get involved responsibly.
Beyond free speech: Why engaged inclusive discourse matters
CSU is focusing not on whether we can stop anyone from saying anything, but on how we can — through dialogue — solve hard problems, make big decisions, and shape our world.
We need real social change, not 'purified discourse'
I am personally committed to continuing to pushing forward in the work needed to engage with others to build not only a more just and inclusive CSU, but a more just and inclusive society.
COVID-19
Working together for a healthy community - Community COVID Briefing Oct. 1
Community leaders will provide the latest updates about COVID-19 in Fort Collins and Larimer County, including Colorado State University, during an online briefing on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.
CSU secures $3.1 million from NIH to advance SolaVAX coronavirus vaccine research
Researchers at CSU have worked quickly and collaboratively to move this vaccine research forward.
CSU work on COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities leads national research
The Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at CSU has amassed one of the largest archives of longitudinally collected human samples of COVID-19.
Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuse
Parents and children surveyed about the COVID-19 pandemic in late April and early May of 2020 – when most schools and day care providers closed their doors – said they had become more stressed out.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuse
Parents and children surveyed about the COVID-19 pandemic in late April and early May of 2020 – when most schools and day care providers closed their doors – said they had become more stressed out.
We studied what happens when guys add their cats to their dating app profiles
Seeing a man pose with the cat suggests he might be a better confidant than date.
Can a college course teach students to 'unlearn' racism?
Rather than focus on race, the class explores theories which emphasize the social nature of reality.
How power shaped the 'success story' of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once the poster child for genetically modified crop advocates.
RAM FAMILY
Homecoming: Lt. Col. Matthew Tillman is proud to be back at CSU
It's a homecoming for Lt. Col. Matthew Tillman, who is back at his alma mater leading CSU's Army ROTC program.
Art students complete mural at CSU Spur campus during CRUSH Walls event
A group of graduate student artists from Colorado State University successfully completed its mural on a building that will adjoin the future CSU Spur campus as part of CRUSH Walls, a Denver street art festival held Sept. 14-20.
Atmospheric scientist Emily Fischer named to Science News list of top 10 scientists to watch
Colorado State University atmospheric scientist Emily Fischer has been selected by Science News as one of 10 scientists to watch – a distinction that recognizes early- and mid-career scientists age 40 and under who are significantly contributing to their fields.
A fall unlike any other for legendary Rams coach
Legendary CSU volleyball coach Tom Hilbert is doing his best to navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic.
Warner College appoints Reymundo Chapa executive director of Center for Environmental Management Military Lands
Reymundo “Tony” Chapa, the newly appointed director of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands at Colorado State University, has an extensive career filled with military, academic and project management experience.
Professor Jim Sites establishes endowed professorship for Department of Physics
The first such professorship within the department, the endowment provides research operations funds for an incoming faculty member.
Annual drive for Food Bank for Larimer County needs your ‘CANtributions’
CSU recently kicked off its annual drive — C.A.N.S. Around The Oval — to collect nonperishable food and raise money for the Food Bank for Larimer County.
SOURCE SPECIALS
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Rights.
CSU Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo and CSU Global are working with the Colorado State University System to launch an initiative called Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Rights.
Life in the Time of Corona
Read the stories of Colorado State University amidst the COVID-19 crisis — the faculty, the researchers, the staff, employees and of course the students who are championing the University's rallying cry: "Together. We Continue."
'Why I wear a mask'
Rams take care of Rams at Colorado State University. Meet just a few of our stalwart Rams, and learn why they wear a mask.
State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University
The $1 billion State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University has reached the finish line. The eight-year campaign, timed to conclude during CSU’s 150th birthday, raised $1.28 billion.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & INITIATIVES
Parsons legacy at CSU is one of large projects, connections
As Amy Parsons steps away from a collective 16 years at Colorado State University and the CSU System, she leaves a legacy as a respected leader and colleague responsible for landmark projects and strong community connections forged.
Denver Parks and Recreation partners with CSU to create a greener Denver
The Salazar Center and CSU researchers will support the Game Plan for a Healthy City to address climate resilience and support racial equity in Denver.
Canvas Credit Union offers classes for CSU employees
All classes will be presented as webinars, and address issues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as home buying and credit scores.
Together We Grow convenes thought leaders to foster diversity and inclusion in higher ed, agriculture
Together We Grow convened five higher education thought leaders to share their stories and perspectives on the future of higher education in diversifying the U.S. agricultural workforce.