CSU researchers predicting above-average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
Of 17 named storms they're predicting, researchers expect eight to become hurricanes and four to reach major hurricane strength this season.
LATEST HEADLINES
CSU graduates celebrate with Spring Oval Walk
Colorado State's Class of 2021 took to the historic Oval the week before Spring Break to be recognized for their accomplishments and completing their degrees during this pandemic year.
Weather radar for ecological forecasting can lessen hazards for migratory birds
The team said that a mere 10 nights of action would be required to reduce risk to 50% of avian migrants.
CSU In Photos: March 2021
Take a look back at March 2021 at Colorado State University.
Study: Trees have unexpected impacts on water use in northern Colorado
Researchers explored what drives outdoor water use in an area projected to undergo significant population growth in the years to come.
Beef industry can cut emissions with improvements in land management, production efficiency
Industry can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 50% in some regions, based on the research.
Elephants have plenty of habitat if spared from the ivory trade, new research shows
African elephants have suffered dramatic population declines, and their range has shrunk to 17% of what it could be.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
First 100 Days: Infrastructure investment can transform the U.S.
Members of the Colorado State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty discuss what the nearly $2 trillion American Jobs Plan would mean for the nation.
Two-factor authentication to protect email and Microsoft services on campus
Central IT is expanding the existing DUO authentication for access to the university computer network to include Office 365 services and email.
Construction projects moving forward at CSU
Despite snowstorms and the pandemic, all major projects are back on track and plowing forward.
Faculty, staff, students encouraged to participate in Courageous Strategic Transformation
Senior University leadership discussed President Joyce McConnell’s initiative during a virtual information panel discussion March 30.
COVID-19
Silver linings: For some faculty, a year of remote learning had unexpected benefits
When Colorado State University, like other higher ed institutions, shifted to remote learning in March 2020 due to the pandemic, many faculty had to quickly learn how to use online platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams for online learning, not just meetings.
Employees receiving vaccine eligibility notifications from CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team
The employees who receive the email, which includes instructions for obtaining a vaccination, have been identified through multiple sources including Human Resources, the registrar’s office and their unit’s leadership.
CSU students support older adults isolated by the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created social isolation for many older adults — and has put a damper on many internship opportunities for college students.
Timeline COVID-19: A year of working through the pandemic at CSU
Take a look back at 2020 on campus and some of the defining moments of life in the time of corona.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Chocolate's secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good
Whether baked as chips into a cookie, melted into a sweet warm drink or molded into the shape of a smiling bunny, chocolate is one of the world’s most universally consumed foods.
Solar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
Is reflecting sunlight back into space or modifying clouds a potential tool for countering climate change?
What's at stake in Amazon's Bessemer, Alabama, union vote: 5 questions answered
Winning the election doesn’t automatically mean workers are unionized and get a labor contract. It means only they have the right to negotiate for one.
Africa's two elephant species are both endangered, due to poaching and habitat loss
An international conservation organization has changed its listing from “vulnerable” for all African elephants to “endangered” for savanna elephants and “critically endangered” for forest elephants.
RAM FAMILY
Two CSU undergraduates named 2021 Goldwater Scholars
Two CSU undergraduates are being honored by one of the country’s top scholarship programs in natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Colorado State University to host virtual Engineering Days April 23 with NFL player, other engineering alumni
Trent Sieg (’18), a CSU mechanical engineering alumnus who is the long snapper for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL, is scheduled to help kick off E-Days with other alumni, industry leaders and teachers starting at 9 a.m. April 23.
CSU graduates celebrate with Spring Oval Walk
Colorado State's Class of 2021 took to the historic Oval the week before Spring Break to be recognized for their accomplishments and completing their degrees during this pandemic year.
Hasan Minhaj to virtually speak at CSU for APIDA Heritage Month
Hasan Minhaj, a Peabody Award-winning comedian known for his work on The Daily Show and Netflix’s Patriot Act, is the keynote speaker for Colorado State University’s APIDA — Asian Pacific Islander Desi American — Heritage Month.
Aditi Bhaskar and Mahdi Nikdast receive NSF CAREER awards
Aditi Bhaskar and Mahdi Nikdast were recognized with the NSF’s most prestigious early-career faculty award, for their potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in their fields.
‘Aging in Your 40s and 50s’ panel to promote healthy mid-life aging
The Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging is hosting a panel discussion on Monday, April 26 at noon to answer community questions about how middle-aged adults can live longer, healthier lives.
Student-led tiny house project lays foundation for affordable housing conversations
In Spring 2021, 24 Colorado State University students representing eight different majors teamed up to research, design and construct a tiny house on wheels outside the Nancy Richardson Design Center on campus.
SOURCE SPECIALS
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."
Timeline COVID-19: A year of working through the pandemic at CSU
Take a look back at 2020 on campus and some of the defining moments of life in the time of corona.
Scenes from Snowpocalypse 2021
The snowstorm of March 13-14, 2021, was one for the books. Enjoy this Tour de Flakes from Windsor to Wellington, and stay safe, Ramily.
CSU In Photos: 2020 in review
Amidst the uncertainty that was 2020, the CSU community remained stalwart, blazing new trails in research, scholarship and social justice. Take a look back at the images of an unforgettable year.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & GIVING
Student-led tiny house project lays foundation for affordable housing conversations
In Spring 2021, 24 Colorado State University students representing eight different majors teamed up to research, design and construct a tiny house on wheels outside the Nancy Richardson Design Center on campus.
Longenbaugh gift supports water resources education, deep well of knowledge at CSU
Alumnus and former faculty member Robert Longenbaugh devoted his life to water resources education, and a scholarship and his papers now support CSU students.
Colorado Water Center funds grants to confront state’s water challenges
Projects will explore how the 2020 fire season altered food webs and the role fungi play in post-fire forest recovery, as well as engage underrepresented communities in the state’s water resources.
Together We Grow spring series continues April 6
Together We Grow, part of the future CSU Spur campus, will host a webinar exploring innovative strategies around food equity and food security.