Colorado will get an early chance to see incoming CSU President Joyce McConnell in person when she takes the field for pregame ceremonies at Coors Field as part of the annual Rams at the Rockies celebration.

The game, set for 1:10 p.m. Sunday, June 30, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marks the annual CSU celebration when alumni and fans don their green and gold and show off their Ram pride while supporting the Colorado Rockies.

McConnell, who officially takes over for Tony Frank the following day, will be joined on the field by two-legged CAM the Ram, CSU cheerleaders and star softball pitcher Bridgette Hutton, who will toss out the ceremonial first pitch underhanded. Fans can also hear the CSU Mountain Horns a cappella group sing the National Anthem.

Tickets going fast

Tickets are $27 to $75 and available online and include a special-edition, CSU-themed Rockies cap. Each ticket purchased online includes a $2 donation to the CSU Alumni Association.

Ticket holders can also purchase $10 passes for an 11 a.m. pregame barbecue at Coors Field and have a chance to meet McConnell, athletics director Joe Parker and alumni association executive director Kristi Bohlender. The CSU Alumni Association will email information about the barbecue to ticket purchasers.