CSU 2020 graduates take a Commencement Walk across the Oval
Graduates enjoyed a week of glorious weather to celebrate their accomplishments after a particularly challenging year.
LATEST HEADLINES
CSU researchers bring home lessons from Peruvian farmers
Collaborative learning in the Andes has helped improve local livelihoods – and Colorado agricultural practices.
CSU team lands NSF award to study streams, snowpack in Cameron Peak Fire area
Researchers will study snowpack, streams and sediment in waterways affected by the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
'We roll up our sleeves and get it done.' More than 60,000 COVID tests, and counting
“Seeing the people in action, the great work that’s going on here, it is phenomenal. It’s helping us to beat this pandemic.” -Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Health Director
‘The pandemic got real for me’: one student’s experience in quarantine
CSU experts were instrumental in creating the plans to keep students safer during the pandemic.
COVID-19: CSU students still motivated to practice health behaviors
The vast majority of CSU students continue to be motivated to practice public health behaviors so they don’t spread COVID-19 – and in some instances, even more so than when they started the semester, according to a recent campus survey.
Banjo fights cancer, like his owner before him
VIDEO: When Ellie Wagley learned that her beloved dog, Banjo, had cancer, it brought her back to her own battle.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Building access during professional development days
Monday, Nov. 23 -Wednesday, Nov. 25, a few buildings at Colorado State University will be locked and accessible only with key cards.
CSU’s action plan in response to Husch Blackwell recommendations for Athletics
'I believe that this plan is directly responsive to each of the four recommendations made by the investigators to help us demonstrably and permanently improve the racial climate in CSU Athletics for all student-athletes and staff.'
CSU celebrates 2020 graduates with Ceremonial Oval Walk
Colorado State University will host a ceremonial walk across the iconic Oval during the week of Nov. 16-20 to celebrate and honor the university’s 2020 graduates.
Oval closed Nov. 15-21 for ceremonial Commencement Walk for 2020 graduates
The Oval will be closed to traffic and parking during the day and night for setup, the event, and tear-down, and the Around the Horn campus shuttle will be rerouted during those days.
Free Speech
Give thanks by lending an ear: Listening across difference as sun sets on 2020
As the nation heads toward Thanksgiving and other winter holidays, talking politics with that loud uncle at the socially distanced family gathering may cause some anxiety.
Local communities model greater equity in civic engagement
While there is much more work to do, CSU and Fort Collins community members don’t have to look far for inspiration on how to approach the work with inclusion and intention.
Higher education finance impacts from the 2020 election
Of the many ballot issues this year, the most impactful measures for higher education were Amendments B and 77, Proposition 116, and Proposition 118.
Looking for wins in a losing campaign
There are many ways to look for the small wins in a losing campaign. If time is spent in reflection, those important wins might be discovered and may change your life.
COVID-19
'We roll up our sleeves and get it done.' More than 60,000 COVID tests, and counting
“Seeing the people in action, the great work that’s going on here, it is phenomenal. It’s helping us to beat this pandemic.” -Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Health Director
‘The pandemic got real for me’: one student’s experience in quarantine
CSU experts were instrumental in creating the plans to keep students safer during the pandemic.
CSU art students create medals in the shape of hands for health-care workers
Metalsmithing and jewelry majors participated in a global outreach effort to give medals in the shape of a hand to professionals who have put themselves at risk caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSU researchers pivot, pursue, pioneer COVID-19 projects
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Colorado State University has received more than $16 million in funding for COVID-19 research projects.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
The rise and fall of Tab – after surviving the sweetener scares, the iconic diet soda gets canned
While it never regained its lofty status as the top diet soda, loyal Tab fans kept the brand alive.
Tweets reveal Trump’s and Biden’s competing views of masculinity – what that will mean for presidential leadership
A number of tweets went viral over the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8 that showcased a version of masculinity that contrasts sharply with the one projected by Donald Trump.
From Trump to Trudeau, the escalator is a favorite symbol of political campaigns
In June 2015 Donald Trump rode an escalator into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to announce his candidacy for president – an escalator ride that quickly became famous.
The U.S. economy's record swings: Four essential reads
The U.S. economy rebounded from its unprecedented coronavirus plunge in the spring with a record surge over the summer, giving the president some good news just days before Election Day.
RAM FAMILY
CSU’s Early Childhood Center contributing to youth exhibition at Clyfford Still Museum
The Early Childhood Center at Colorado State University will be participating in a collaborative exhibition that will open at the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver in September 2021.
2020 GradShow award winners embrace new virtual platform
Award winners were announced Nov. 18 by the Graduate School and the Office of the Vice President for Research following three days of professional development events, a keynote, and a virtual networking session.
'For the Love of Clark': History department to host virtual exhibition on Clark Building
The Colorado State University Department of History will be hosting a virtual exhibition on the Andrew G. Clark Building at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3, via Zoom.
Zoom to faraway places with fellow Rams
Images from CSU students' Education Abroad experiences can be downloaded as online meeting backgrounds.
CSU art students create medals in the shape of hands for health-care workers
Metalsmithing and jewelry majors participated in a global outreach effort to give medals in the shape of a hand to professionals who have put themselves at risk caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update on parking permits on CSU campuses
Customers who have a credit remaining from enforcement suspension due to COVID-19 have until Dec. 31, 2020, to contact PTS to use the credit toward another permit.
CSU Extension’s Certified Colorado Gardener program goes virtual in 2021
With each course, participants will receive in-depth horticulture training from Colorado State University faculty, staff, and industry experts, with discounts for CSU employees.
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
Third annual CSU Spur water symposium goes virtual, emphasizes power of storytelling
The third annual CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium delivered in a virtual format, enabling participation from a geographically diverse group of speakers and attendees.
New CSU campus in Denver fully under construction, will open in 2022
The CSU System breaks ground on Hydro — the final of three buildings at its CSU Spur campus that is being constructed as part of the future National Western Center.
Student profile: Tyler Wagner, CSU Spur construction intern
Tyler Wagner, a CSU Construction Management student, interned with JE Dunn at the CSU System’s future CSU Spur campus over the summer.
Partnership to increase solar energy generated on CSU campuses
A recently signed partnership with Namasté Solar and Solaris Energy has the potential to double the amount of solar energy on the Fort Collins campuses, bringing the university closer to its goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030.