What should I eat? CSU hosts annual nutrition conference

Nutrition educators are on the front lines when it comes to making sure Americans have the most up-to-date information about food and nutrition, and Colorado State University’s 36th Lillian Fountain Smith Conference, sponsored by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will arm nutrition educators with current and authoritative information for their fight against obesity and other nutrition-related chronic diseases.

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Design and Merchandising Department ranked second in the Southwest

Fashion-Schools.org has ranked Colorado State University's Department of Design and Merchandising 30th in the country in the fashion merchandising category and 30th nationally for fashion design. CSU was ranked second in the Southwest region in both fields. Rankings are based on academic reputation; admission selectivity; geographic location; depth and breadth of the program and faculty; and value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness. Program highlights include national and international Study Tours to New York City, Hong Kong, Thailand, India and England, special projects with the Denver Merchandise Mart—located just 65 miles away in the City of Denver, and participation in the Textile and International Apparel Association Fashion Show. Internship opportunities are also on the menu and may include work with Betsy Johnson, Diane Von Furstenberg, Miss Sixty, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Ralph Lauren are just a few.

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