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.
LATEST HEADLINES
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.
Homecoming parade has new route, end point
Check out the road closures, parking restrictions in place for Friday's Homecoming Parade.
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.
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
The future of Hughes Stadium: public listening session
Colorado State University is seeking community input regarding redevelopment of the Hughes Stadium property at a public open house on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Drake Centre in Fort Collins.
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.
A-Z addition impacts parking, building access
Preparations to begin building an addition to the A-Z Building start at 5 p.m. Oct. 10.
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
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.
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.
CSU School of Social work receives $1.92M in grant funding partnership with Metro State
A program that pairs social work students with medical professionals in under-served areas of Colorado just received a new injection of federal funding.
Back by popular demand: Stalwart Golden Ale
Stalwart Golden Ale, a collaborative creation between Odell Brewing Company and CSU's College of Business will be available at the Ramskeller on campus this weekend.
EVENTS
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.
CSU’s Everitt Real Estate Center honors Gino Campana as the Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year
Gino Campana has been named the 2017 Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year by CSU’s Everitt Real Estate Center. Kevin Brinkman and Paul Brinkman also will be honored as the Real Estate Hall of Fame inductees.
Events scheduled for Relationship Violence Awareness Month
October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month at CSU.
About 1,400 journalism students, advisers on campus Oct. 19
J Day returns to campus Oct. 19, bringing about 1,300 high school journalists and 100 of their advisers from more than 70 high schools around the state.
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.