Scenes from the National Western Stock Show
CSU Day at the National Western Stock Show featured a rodeo, livestock exhibitions, and learning opportunities for the whole family.
LATEST HEADLINES
CSU, Fort Collins community honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year's theme was Be the Catalyst, and volunteers participated in community service as well as the traditional march.
Study merges yoga, occupational therapy to reduce fall risk among Parkinson’s patients
A Colorado State University doctoral student has merged occupational therapy with yoga to help those with Parkinson’s disease reduce their risk of falling.
U.S. News: CSU online programs rank among the best in the nation
Colorado State University’s online programs earned top rankings in an annual report released Jan. 15 by U.S. News & World Report. CSU ranked among the best in the country for its online bachelor’s degree programs as well as online graduate programs.
Bark beetle outbreaks expanding in Colorado
Every year, the Colorado State Forest Service and U.S. Forest Service monitor forest health conditions on millions of acres across the state.
Frank wins prestigious award from student-veterans group
The Student Veterans of America honored Tony Frank for his service to veterans in higher education at a recent ceremony.
Colorado AG's Office and CSU Extension partner to increase civic engagement
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office and Colorado State University Extension are excited to announce a two-year, $200,000 agreement to support the work of the Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) of Colorado to increase civic engagement during 2019 and 2020.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Government shutdown and CSU
Colorado State University receives significant federal funds, and we are evaluating the possible impact of this shutdown on all aspects of university operations.
Guest Column: The First Amendment in the classroom
We want faculty and students to use the classroom to create intentional learning environments where we can discuss difficult and at times controversial topics.
Jackson named interim vice president for external relations
Pam Jackson has been named interim vice president for external relations, succeeding Tom Milligan, who resigned from the position last month.
State magazine showcases CSU System initiatives, partnerships
'State' reflects the work being done on CSU System campuses in both Fort Collins and Pueblo as well the online CSU-Global Campus and the System’s Denver initiatives, such as partnership in the National Western Center project.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
The Prohibition-era origins of the modern craft cocktail movement
One hundred years ago, on Jan. 16, 1919, Nebraska became the 36th of the country’s 48 states to ratify the 18th Amendment. Prohibition may be long dead, but the speakeasies and cocktails it spawned are still with us.
Stumped by the stock market slump? Start by picturing a used car dealership
Used car dealers buy old automobiles and resell them. Similarly, stock markets are places where someone sells their ownership in a company to a dealer, who then finds someone else to buy it.
Scientist at work: To take atomic-scale pictures of tiny crystals, use a huge, kilometer-long synchrotron
These crystals are made of organic semiconducting materials, which are used to make computer chips, LED lights, smartphone screens and solar panels.
Why companies should help pay for the biodiversity that’s good for their bottom line
Many corporations that profit from nature’s bounty are realizing that it’s time for the business world to do more about conservation.
RAM FAMILY
Jeremiah Easley takes research excellence into second generation
Dr. Jeremiah Easley’s career path has come full circle. As a young boy, he lived with his family in Fort Collins while his father completed a sabbatical at Colorado State University.
Anthony Appleton CSU’s new Research Safety Culture Coordinator
In this new role, Appleton will develop and implement research safety activities and provide technical guidance to promote the safe and ethical conduct of research at CSU.
“Road to CSU” prepares Denver freshmen for college, life beyond high school
Colorado State University partnered with Bruce Randolph School to host a full-day experience to help freshmen navigate pathways to higher education early in their high school careers.
CSU to host leadership session for women in higher education
The third session of the 2018-19 Academic Management Institute will be held on campus on Jan. 25.
Agricultural leader and honored alumnus Tom Bradbury dies
Tom Bradbury, a widely respected rancher and leader in the cattle and quarter horse industries, died recently. He was a passionate CSU alumnus.
Employee Appreciation Board seeking nominations for outstanding units
The CSU Employee Appreciation Board was created to recognize outstanding performance by departments or units for going above and beyond their normal work duties to make CSU a great place to learn and work.
Employee Appreciation Board recognizes Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation at CSU was the most decorated program in the country in 2018.
STATE YOUR PURPOSE
Love of fitness inspires alumna’s planned gift to support Health and Exercise Science at CSU
A lifelong love of health, fitness, and science has inspired alumna Jane Sullivan’s support of the Department of Health and Exercise Science.
Heavenly gift: Local priest creates new faculty position at CSU
Father Don Willette's generosity has created a new faculty position in the College of Liberal Arts.
You did it again: Giving Tuesday shatters records
Remarkable support from the Ram Family has allowed CSU's Rams Against Hunger program to grow tenfold in just five years.
Help keep the Oval awesome by going Beyond a Billion
The Oval Preservation Fund Endowment is just one of the many initiatives included in the Beyond A Billion push to celebrate CSU's 150th birthday in 2020.
EVENTS
CSU Water in the West Symposium poised to address challenges, showcase solutions
Colorado State University will host its second annual Water in the West Symposium on March 13-14, 2019, at Gaylord Rockies, to convene diverse experts and thought leaders to highlight solutions and collaborate on one of the greatest global issues: water.
Ron Weiss of MIT to discuss designing synthetic gene networks Jan. 31
A major focus of Weiss’ work is the synthesis of gene networks in bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells engineered to perform analog and digital logic computation in a host organism.
Volunteer pets needed for Pet Nights in the Halls
Pet Nights in the Residence Halls provide students a place where they can engage in healthy stress management by interacting with pets and their human companions – CSU faculty and staff.
Books, dates for Women Reading @ CSU announced
Women Reading @ CSU is a reading group designed for women and non-binary-identifying and graduate students that helps to make Colorado State University a great place for people to work, learn, and grow.