Long-term monitoring shows successful restoration of mining-polluted streams
The Colorado research project has involved over 100 CSU undergrad and graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.
LATEST HEADLINES
Fungal biologists fighting peach tree-killing pathogen
Researchers aim to turn the tide against the fungus Cytospora, which for decades has wreaked havoc among peach orchards across the Western Slope.
Diversity Symposium now accepting session proposals
The 21st annual CSU Diversity Symposium will be held Oct. 25-29, 2021, as a fully virtual event.
Outstanding Grads Spring 2021
Meet just a few of the outstanding students who have earned their degrees at Colorado State University.
Colorado State University to celebrate the Class of 2021 May 14
The virtual experience begins at 10 a.m. Friday, on the Commencement website, and features a speech by alum Kareem Rosser.
CSU experts explain Google v. Oracle and potential impact on information technology and research
The Supreme Court decision has set a precedent for copyright and fair use in information technology that could have far-reaching impact for CSU researchers.
CSU Announces Annual Flower Trial Garden’s 2020 Winning Flowers
Winners from the 2020 evaluation are now available at area nurseries and garden centers for the 2021 home gardening season.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
A year of changes: Faculty Council in review
The 2020-21 academic year was a busy one, which included key revisions to the Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual.
President McConnell commits CSU to in-person Fall semester as Board of Governors plans budget
At the May 6 meeting of the Board of Governors, President Joyce McConnell shared plans for mostly in-person learning, events and university operations on campus this fall.
A Year Like No Other: President’s report reflects on impacts of COVID-19
'A Year Like No Other' is not your typical annual president’s report; it also tells the story of CSU's best response to the pandemic.
Faculty Council holds final meeting of 2020-21 academic year
Members heard reports on topics from plans for Fall semester and VP search updates to intellectual property and graduate worker stipends.
Outstanding Grads
Outstanding Grad: Forrest Wold-McGimsey, College of Agricultural Sciences
From the time he was growing up in Longmont, Colorado, Forrest Wold-McGimsey was drawn to Colorado State University’s renowned plant breeding and genomics program.
Outstanding Grad: Lorna Holmes, College of Business
Lorna Holmes experienced a range of emotions as she marched across the Oval in April to celebrate her graduation from the College of Business.
Outstanding Grad: Bryan Flores-Amezquita, College of Health and Human Sciences
As a young boy in southwest Denver, Bryan Flores-Amezquita likely would not have believed you if you told him he’d be graduating with a degree in construction management from CSU.
Outstanding Grad: Weston Jones, College of Liberal Arts
Weston Jones estimates that he has helped nearly 100 incoming first-year and transfer students find their way within the campus community over the past three years.
Outstanding Grads: Ryan Volkert and Dawson Eliason, College of Natural Sciences
Ryan Volkert and Dawson Eliason both followed a unique opportunity to be among the first class to graduate from Colorado State University’s Data Science major.
Outstanding Grad: Monica Ortiz, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
With an interest in environmental issues, Monica Ortiz was drawn to CSU for its programs.
Outstanding Grad: Camille Milo, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
As an engineering student ambassador, Camille Milo has brought her passion for helping others to the Walter Scott Jr., College of Engineering community.
Outstanding Grad: Kaili Schroeder, Warner College of Natural Resources
While the COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to stay apart, Kaili Schroeder took it as an opportunity to connect with others – through virtual meditation and diversity and inclusion work – and with nature.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Agnolotti, bucatini and the innovative new 'cascatelli' – a brief history of pasta shapes
The world's newest 'little waterfall' shape is designed to hold a lot of sauce and be easily stabbed with a fork.
Warming is clearly visible in new US 'climate normal' datasets
Here’s what climate normals are, how they’ve changed, and how you can best make sense of them.
How cleaning up coolants can cool the climate – why HFCs are getting phased out from refrigerators and air conditioners
HFCs are much less harmful than the chemicals they replaced, but they have a strong heat-trapping effect that is contributing to global warming.
What happened to Confederate money after the Civil War?
When the Confederate army surrendered in April 1865, graybacks lost any remaining value they might have had.
RAM FAMILY
Employees have options for commuting back to campus
Parking and Transportation Services is offering events and trainings to allow employees to reengage with the CSU campus over the summer.
Day of Giving: Shining example of Ram generosity
Gifts totaling more than $210,000 were made to nearly 100 funds across campus from 48 states and five countries in just 24 hours.
First class of Scott Scholars says farewell to CSU
Meet several graduating Scott Scholars, and learn how the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship made a difference for them.
Warner College student selected as Udall Scholar
Diego Tovar, a junior in CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources, was recently named a Udall Scholar, a prestigious honor recognizing those committed to careers focusing on the environment, Native American issues or health care.
2021 virtual CSU Demo Day celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship
Colorado State University students, faculty and staff recently presented their innovative work, competing for more than $20,000 in cash awards.
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art announces new gifts, exhibition and hours
In the spirit of the changing spring weather, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art is highlighting transformation in its galleries by featuring a reinstallation of the African permanent gallery with new gifts, the 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition and new public visitation hours beginning May 14.
Seminar to share preliminary results of CSU’s age-friendly assessment
More than 2,900 faculty, staff, students and alumni participated in the gap analysis survey earlier this year.
SOURCE SPECIALS
First class of Scott Scholars says farewell to CSU
Meet several graduating Scott Scholars, and learn how the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship made a difference for them.
Outstanding Grads Spring 2021
Meet just a few of the outstanding students who have earned their degrees at Colorado State University.
Division of Student Affairs: Partners in Student Success
Student success would not be possible without strong collaborations across CSU. Partners in Student Success is a SOURCE special edition, published in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, that highlights the power of collaboration and its impact on students.
Celebrate! Colorado State award winners for 2021
Each year, CSU celebrates the teaching, research and service achievements of CSU students, alumni and friends, academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & GIVING
Day of Giving: Shining example of Ram generosity
Gifts totaling more than $210,000 were made to nearly 100 funds across campus from 48 states and five countries in just 24 hours.
Max-imum impact: Spirit of Philanthropy Award goes to Doug Max
Over 44 years with Athletics, Max helped move projects from concept to reality and worked to maximize the participation of loyal donors.
PetSmart Charities funds CSU study to improve veterinary care for Spanish-speaking pet owners
The grant will fund a comprehensive language needs analysis alongside veterinary professionals in predominantly Spanish-speaking communities in Colorado.
Second building at CSU Spur hits major construction milestone
The Terra building at CSU Spur hit a major construction milestone, and anticipates opening some of its spaces in January 2022.