Dance alumni spotlight: Denna Thomsen, ‘07
A look into the story of a CSU Dance graduate from 2007 who has had nothing short of an incredible start to her career.
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‘Patron saint of pets’ marks more than 5 decades as veterinarian
Denver veterinarian and CSU alum Edward Garcia, known as the “patron saint of pets,” will be honored this weekend for his charitable dedication to helping animals during a career that spans more than five decades.
CPC Employee Awards: Nomination Deadlines Approaching
The CSU Classified Personnel Council is seeking nominations and applications for the following employee awards: Outstanding Achievement Award
- Recognizes meritorious and outstanding achievement in job skills or service to the university by state classified employees; up to five awards are granted each year, which consist of a plaque, an award of $1,000, and special recognition at the Celebrate! CSU Awards Ceremony and Classified Personnel Council Recognition Luncheon.
- Nomination deadline: Friday, Feb. 27
- How to nominate: Visit the Outstanding Achievement Award webpage to fill-out and submit a nomination form.
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- Scholarships to assist state classified employees seeking to further their education while employed at CSU; multiple awards of $500 are presented each semester to employees based on need; recipients may use the money to meet any related expense, such as tuition, books, technology, child care, and gas for traveling to and from class.
- Nomination deadline: Friday, Feb. 27
- How to apply: Visit the Educational Assistance Award webpage to download the application, and then send a completed application to Kristin Stephens at 1877 Campus Delivery or stephens@stat.colostate.edu.
- Recognizes employees or groups that have made a significant contribution to CSU state classified employees through systemic change; systemic change is defined as the establishment of policies or procedures that create a more supportive work environment.
- Nomination deadline: Friday, March 13
- How to nominate: Send the names of the individuals and a description of their contribution to Geri Baker at 1620 Campus Delivery or geri.baker@colostate.edu.
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In memory: Kenneth R. Tremblay, Jr.
Dr. Kenneth R. Tremblay, Jr., professor in CSU's Department of Design and Merchandising, died peacefully at home with his family beside him, on Feb. 12, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Ken was born April 2, l953, at Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Wickford, Rhode Island, the son of Kenneth and Joyce (Brown) Tremblay. He traveled extensively throughout his youth as the son of an army officer. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and his master's and Ph.D. from Washington State University.
Ken began his 30-year career at Colorado State University in 1985 after teaching at universities in South Dakota, Nebraska and Arkansas. He had an exemplary teaching, research and service career. Ken authored nearly 300 publications, including many books. He had a passion for teaching and served as an adviser and mentor to nearly 100 students seeking advanced degrees. He was active in the Housing Education and Research Association and served as editor and president. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of housing education and research, the association recently presented Ken with its Distinguished Service Award.
Ken leaves behind his parents, Joyce and Kenneth Tremblay of Mansfield Center, CT; daughter Tamara Multanen, son-in-law Jay, and granddaughter Lucie, of Garden City, ID; son Kenneth "Rick" Tremblay, III, and daughter-in-law Brandy of Loveland; and partner Malinda Sloan. He also leaves behind his brother Keith Tremblay, sister Karen (Mitchell) Perlstein, sister Kathryn (Dave) Baber; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Ken will be dearly missed.
A celebration of life will be from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, May 21, Aylesworth Hall, dLab. For more information regarding the celebration, contact Malinda Sloan at malinda.sloan@colostate.edu. A private memorial service will be held for family and relatives in Connecticut this summer.
Chemistry professor awarded prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship
CSU's Amber Krummel was one 126 researchers selected for the fellowship.
In memory: Gene Harris
Surrounded by loved ones, Everett Eugene “Gene” Harris, 79, of Fort Collins, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15. Gene was born Feb. 5, 1936, in Burns, WY. He was the third of four children born to George Everett and Delila (Dilley) Harris. His siblings were George Harris (deceased), Pearl Gray of Downey, CA, and Don Harris of Shawnee, OK. Gene grew up in Cheyenne, Wyo., and Chadron, Neb., before graduating from Loveland High School. He attended California State University at Long Beach in Long Beach.
In his early years, Gene worked for Wyoming Hereford Ranch in Cheyenne, back in the days when cowboys still had a remuda of horses and when everything was done horseback. In his spare time, he competed in rodeos. Gene’s cowboy and ranching experiences provided him a lifetime of colorful stories that he loved to share with his children and grandchildren who would plead with him, “Grandpa, tell us a story.” He was a real cowboy and was definitely the “Dr. McDreamy” of his day, but in those days he was more likely to be referred to as a real “Marlboro Man.”
Gene deeply loved horses and was a farrier his entire working life. In addition to operating his own business, he taught farrier science at Colorado State University. He assisted dozens of young men and women farrier apprentices in the establishment of their own farrier careers. Gene enjoyed difficult cases where he assisted in returning a lame horse to soundness. He believed in working hard and took the greatest enjoyment from his work and his customers. He enjoyed a successful career and was well respected by those in the Northern Colorado equine community.
In 1963, Gene married Wanda Morgan and together they raised their children. Today, their family has grown to include 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His parents, his brother George, and his sons, Scott Hoganboom, Jerry Harris, and K.C. Harris preceded Gene in death. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; his brother, Don, his children Diana Hollaway, Dennis Harris, and Marty Hoganboom; grandchildren, Lindsey (Troy), Keaton (Liza), Kayleigh, Katie, Raymond, David, Kyle, Sarah, Randy, and Jered; great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gene's family wants to express its gratitude to the wonderful staff at Columbine Health Systems who provided extraordinary care and who helped to make Gene's final journey a peaceful one supported by compassion and respect.
Gene is fondly remembered as a man with a big heart, a true and loyal friend, and someone who never hesitated to help anyone in need. A celebration of Gene's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at The Lodge at Mackenzie Place, 4751 Pleasant Oak Drive, Fort Collins. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Everett E. Harris Memorial Fund in care of Alluntt Funeral Service. Donations will support a memorial scholarship awarded to an aspiring horseshoer.
In memory: Gregory Merrill Scheie
Gregory Merrill Scheie, born May 30, 1950, in Enderlin , North Dakota, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Feb. 5.
Raised in Enderlin, Greg graduated from Enderlin High School in 1968. After high school Greg enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam as a radio operator. Honorably discharged in in 1971, he returned home to Enderlin. Lured by the construction boom happening in Colorado in the early 1970s, Greg soon moved to Ft Collins, where he stayed until his death, although he still always referred to North Dakota as home.
Greg was a jack-of-all-trades and excelled at woodworking. Throughout the last 40 years Greg has worked in the construction business as a carpenter, for Colorado State University in the Housing Maintenance Department, and for the City of Ft. Collins.
Greg was friendly to everyone, knew everyone by name, and always carried candy in his pocket for his children and his granddaughter. But most of all, Greg was an animal lover. He had dog treats in the other pockets for all of the neighbor dogs he encountered as he walked his dog, Sadie, every day. He fed the birds in his trees and built houses for the squirrels to nest in, and in which they would raise their babies. He took care of strays. His dog Sadie is still waiting for him by the gate.
Greg is survived here in Colorado by his children, Dylan and Dayna Scheie; by his granddaughter, Lilly Ann Woodward; by Jesse Neth, and by the love of his life and constant companion for the last 22 years, Sheri Harper.
There will be a celebration of Greg's life at his and Sheri's home, 305 Sitzman Way, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
Interment will be at a later date in Enderlin, North Dakota.
In memory: Robert France
Robert Bertrand France passed away on Feb. 15.
Social work experience in India was ‘journey of a lifetime’
Four students and Assistant Professor Shannon Hughes of CSU's School of Social Work recently visited rural villages in central India in collaboration with Westminster College in Utah.
Project helps expectant parents transition
The Emotional Attachment Lab at Colorado State University is looking for participants for its latest research project: Love Now, Success Later.
In the project, researchers will be examining the effectiveness of a workshop series that teaches mindfulness and emotional availability skills for expecting parents during the last trimester. The purpose of this research study is to see if an emotional availability and mindfulness intervention will improve couple functioning, individual well-being, and infant outcomes.
All study participants will be compensated and entered in a drawing for self-care and baby-care gifts.
Participation in the study is completely voluntary. The next round of interventions will be held on Friday evenings from March 27 through April 17.
To learn more about the project or see if you are eligible, email amanda.hall@colostate.edu.
Check out the project website, lovenowsuccesslater.yolasite.com, or its Facebook page at facebook.com/emotionalattachment.