Colorado State University News

When you’re cooking or cleaning inside your home, what chemicals are you breathing, and are they potentially harmful? CSU chemists have given us a solid start on the answer.

Biologists unveil clues to evolutionary origins of brown-colored algae for health, biofuels research

Brown algae are brown because they have evolved a special set of pigments that absorb even more light for photosynthesis than green plants and green algae do.

New leader at Together We Grow plots course toward a diverse and innovative agricultural sector

Lauren Baer has been named the executive director of Together We Grow (TWG), a consortium of interests from the business, education, government and nonprofit sectors focused on broadening the agriculture industry’s talent pipeline.

Q&A: CSU expert explains what new White House guidance means for open access

A librarian for CSU Libraries weighed in on what new White House guidance means for open access.

CSU Ag Day partners bring more than just food to the table

Partners from around the state will come together Saturday to serve Colorado-sourced meals to 3,000 football fans as part of CSU's annual Ag Day.

Forest fires impacting snowpack and compounding Western water woes

Snowpack is a victim of increasing western wildfires, causing some regions to have less peak snow accumulation and reducing the number of days snow is on the ground, according to new Colorado State University research.

Climate change from the ground up: Researchers explore sea level rise impact on building foundations

A new study by Colorado State University civil engineers examines the hidden costs to building foundations due to sea level rise.

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Open forums for AVP for Indigenous and Native American Affairs candidates start Sept. 30

Three finalists to serve as the first Assistant Vice President for Indigenous and Native American Affairs at Colorado State University will participate in forums open starting Sept. 30.

Monkeypox vaccine clinic on Main Campus on Sept. 26

The Colorado Department of Public Health will host a mobile monkeypox vaccine clinic on Main Campus on Monday, Sept. 26.

CSU’s One Health Institute names Colleen Webb interim director

Colleen Webb, a Colorado State University professor of biology and accomplished disease ecologist, has been named the interim director of the One Health Institute.

Engineering Dean David McLean announces plans to retire next summer

Dean David McLean recently announced his intent to retire at the end of the fiscal year.

RAM FAMILY

Pueblo’s Extension employees exemplify the spirit of CSU’s land-grant mission: Connecting communities to resources

Annie Overlin and two co-workers in Pueblo County illustrate the increasing breadth and depth of CSU Extension's reach.

Faculty and staff version of YOU@CSU brings confidential well-being resources to employees

A stalwart well-being tool for students — YOU@CSU – is now available in a tailored version for faculty and staff.

The Audit Podcast: How a few seeds – and a little luck– gave us the iconic Pueblo chile

The Audit features a conversation with Michael Bartolo, senior research scientist emeritus at CSU’s Arkansas Valley Research Center – and the innovator behind one of Pueblo’s "hottest" crops.

Hammon's trailblazing rooted at Colorado State University

Becky Hammon became the NBA’s first female assistant coach, and as she moved to the WNBA this season, was named the Coach of the Year after the regular season, then led the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title.

Crespo-Jaquez plans to lead his family farm into the future

Brian Crespo-Jaquez, an agriculture economics major, grew up on a local family farm. When CSU offered a scholarship, it let him play football and get home for Sunday dinner.

Faculty Council hears budget presentation from Interim President Rick Miranda

Interim President Rick Miranda visited Faculty Council at its first meeting of the academic year on Sept. 6 to give a budget primer for members.

CSU grad publishes paper on LGBTQ+ inclusion in outdoor recreation

CSU graduate Mo Lundin collaborated with Assistant Professor Sara Petrita Bombaci on the paper, which involved surveying outdoor recreation leaders to highlight practices currently being used to support LGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility

Events

CSU announces details for Fall Address and University Picnic on Sept. 29

As the Colorado State University community prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fall Address and University Picnic on Sept. 29, organizers have released additional details about the signature autumn event.

Exhibition honors artist Bob Coonts for roles in American West Program and Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition

The CIIPE co-founder and director emeritus will be honored with a special retrospective showcasing posters he designed over the past 50 years.

Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education no cost to CSU employees, students

Colorado State University is a host institution for the 2022 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Global Conference.

Latinx Heritage Month to feature prominent speakers and cultural events

Latinx Heritage Month — Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — will feature more than a dozen events across CSU and the greater Fort Collins community, with talks from acclaimed authors as well as unique cultural events.

THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE

U.S. Senate ratifies treaty to phase down climate-warming HFCs from refrigerators and air conditioners – but what will replace them this time?

The U.S. Senate voted to ratify an international treaty on Sept. 21, 2022, and join 137 other countries in agreeing to phase out a class of climate-warming chemicals that are widely used as coolants in refrigerators, air conditioners and heat pumps.

Giorgia Meloni – the political provocateur set to become Italy’s first far-right leader since Mussolini

In the autumn of 1922, Benito Mussolini, the ambitious and charismatic founder of the Fascist Party, became Italy’s youngest prime minister – seizing power in a march on Rome that ushered in a dark period of totalitarian rule.

Building something better: How community organizing helps people thrive in challenging times

Americans don’t agree on much these days, but many feel that the U.S. is on the wrong track and the future is bleak.

What’s behind America’s pickle craze?

A pickle craze is sweeping the nation, with dill pickle toppings and seasonings in such high demand that they’re appearing on popcorn, chewing gum, seeds and nuts.

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CSU game day: A pulse of the community

The Colorado State University gameday experience extends beyond Canvas Stadium. The spirit and camaraderie can be felt in the classrooms, research labs and in the community.

CSU Move-In 2022: Campus voices

CSU leaders discuss the new academic year.

Colorado State University Graduation: Spring 2022

The Class of 2022 represent the very best of Colorado State University, showing courage in the face of adversity in the pursuit of their degrees. Meet just a few of the outstanding students who are graduating this spring.

Celebrate! Provost Awards for 2022

Since the annual Celebrate! Colorado State has grown beyond the capacity to acknowledge all award recipients at a single event, the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President held a separate private luncheon this year to recognize its recipients for distinguished teaching and scholarship, faculty excellence, service, advising and leadership-related awards on behalf of the academic enterprise.