President Frank's message on Savannah McNealy
A vigil will be held in her honor at 4 p.m. Oct. 20 near the Ram Walk on Meridian Drive between Hughes Way and Pitkin Street.
LATEST HEADLINES
Making tastier tomatoes at this year’s CSU Thornton-Massa Lecture Nov. 12
Klee’s lecture, “Why Don’t My Tomatoes Have Any Flavor? A Case Study in Industrial Agriculture” is the 18th annual Thornton-Massa Lecture and is free and open to the public.
Three state governors headline 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium 2017
The governors of Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, along with more than 50 other experts, will take the stage at the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, Oct. 30-31.
Homecoming 2017: The celebration comes home
Homecoming 2017 was full-on fun for all ages.
Grand opening celebration for new Biology Building and Chemistry Research Building [slide show]
CSU celebrated the grand opening of the new Biology Building and new Chemistry Research Building Oct. 12.
Study shows a stimulating environment may help the aging brain stay sharp
Years ago, scientists observed that mice kept in complex cages where they could play and explore had more adaptable brains and grew more new neurons.
New CSU study sheds light on farm to school’s impact on local economies
October is Farm to School month, and a new study from Colorado State University is examining the economic impact of local food purchasing.
‘Gaitway’ to rehab: CSU researcher studying MS and the brain
Brett Fling, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science, has received funding to investigate how the brain connects to the body in individuals with MS.
The landscape is changing, North Central Climate Science Center leader says
The director of the North Central Climate Science Center, based at CSU, talks about the center's work.
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum speaks on campus Nov. 10
The Kyoto Prize recipient and the 2017 Jefferson Lecturer in Humanities will speak in the Lory Student Center Theater at 2 p.m. and again at 5 p.m.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Faculty join The Conversation to share research with global audience
To date, 50 CSU authors have contributed 67 articles that have been read by more than 1.5 million people in countries across the globe.
How inherited fitness may affect breast cancer risk
What if one’s risk of getting breast cancer were influenced by one’s inherited capacity for fitness?
I've spent years looking at what was actually in Playboy, and it wasn't just objectification of women
After years of research, I came to the conclusion that the sexual politics of Hefner and his magazine were much more complicated than most observers – for or against – have acknowledged.
Tax 'reform' for the rich: Trump's plan abandons his working-class supporters
He wants to repeal the estate tax, simplify the individual tax code and slash the rates corporations pay. Let’s consider each in turn.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Frank's message on Savannah McNealy
A vigil will be held in her honor at 4 p.m. Oct. 20 near the Ram Walk on Meridian Drive between Hughes Way and Pitkin Street.
Counseling and support resources available following off-campus incident
Fort Collins Police are conducting a thorough investigation of a shooting that occurred last night off campus in the City Park area where many students, faculty, and staff reside.
Educational assistance award available for state classified employees
The Classified Personnel Council offers employee awards to assist state classified employees seeking to further their education, and the application deadline is Friday, Oct. 20.
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum speaks on campus Nov. 10
The Kyoto Prize recipient and the 2017 Jefferson Lecturer in Humanities will speak in the Lory Student Center Theater at 2 p.m. and again at 5 p.m.
STATE YOUR PURPOSE
2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards: The best of the best
The CSU Alumni Association will honor some of its brightest stars at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner.
Groundbreaking for Richardson Design Center highlights collaboration, inspiration
Inspiration and collaboration were the overarching themes of a groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday for the Richardson Design Center, the $16.5 million building that’s about to be constructed west of the Gifford Building.
Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership launches at Colorado State University
For hundreds of CSU students, their college experience was highlighted by the rumble of a well-loved van, the buzz of debate in the House and Senate chambers, the camaraderie built in legislative offices, and the consistent support and lessons shared by John Straayer.
She's excelling at CSU; she's also a DACA student
Anarely Marquez-Gomez, like all DACA students at CSU, faces an uncertain future despite excelling academically.
RAM FAMILY
Campus Step Up: a social justice retreat for CSU students
Students who want to learn about their identity and engage in social justice conversations are encouraged to apply for “Campus Step Up: A Social Justice Retreat,” a January event organized by Colorado State University’s Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office.
From the Doug Max family: Letter of gratitude
On behalf of our entire family, we wanted to extend our most sincere gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support during a time of need.
Making a career leap mid-degree
Industrial/organizational psychology online master's program helped Kristin Durrance make the leap from entry level to senior management.
CSU chemistry professor receives prestigious awards for polymer research
Garret Miyake graduated from CSU with a Ph.D. and came back this August to teach -- just in time to receive some of the most distinguished awards in chemistry.
Research experience has CSU undergrad hacking germs, exploring career path
Renée Plomondon identified her career goals and learned cellular biology first-hand thanks to her undergraduate research experience.
CSU, partner universities land national award monitoring on-campus nitrogen footprints
A team from CSU received a national award Oct. 15 for a paper on how to reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution produced on college and research campuses.
Events scheduled for Relationship Violence Awareness Month
October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month at CSU.
Bestselling author to tell tale of discovering lost city
Bestselling author Douglas Preston will talk about his book "The Lost City of the Monkey God" during a campus presentation Oct. 20.
CSU researcher seeks to learn more about fat tissue disorder, lipedema
Michelle Foster, an associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, recently received a grant from the Lipedema Foundation to investigate this poorly understood disease.
‘No Place 4 H8’ campaign reinforces CSU values
In response to the hate and bias-motivated incidents reported this fall on campus and in the local community, Residence Life has launched a “No Place 4 H8” campaign to engage students in reinforcing the CSU Principles of Community.
EVENTS
John Fielder, Colorado’s photographer, talks about his work Nov. 16
This event, held in the Lory Student Center Theatre, is free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. All of Fielder’s most popular books and calendars will be for sale and signing before and after the presentation.
Virtual reality symposium to address tech trends, research potential
The 2017 HP/NVIDIA Virtual and Augmented Reality Symposium will be held Friday, Oct. 20, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Colorado State Stadium.
Boo on a Bike: Inaugural bike parade rings in Halloween
Join the inaugural Boo on a Bike, a costume contest and bike parade through campus.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Colorado State University is proud to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.
Celebrate LGBT History Month with the Pride Resource Center
A complete lineup of events will focus on social, cultural, intersectional, and educational components of LGBT communities.
Oct. 20 lectures focus on people, pets and aging
Two aging and cancer research experts are speaking on how our pets can help us learn strategies for healthy aging in humans.
Distinguished math professor Maria Chudnovsky to give public lecture Oct. 23
World-renowned mathematician Maria Chudnovsky, a MacArthur Fellow and professor at Princeton University, will give a free public lecture about her work on graph theory at Colorado State University this month.
Fort Collins Book Fest features musician-authors Gordon, Wainwright Oct. 21
Colorado State University will have a strong presence at the Fort Collins Book Fest, an event bringing together an impressive group of writers, poets, musicians and music insiders from across the country on Oct. 21.