CSU and Fort Collins community marches for racial unity
More than 1,000 Colorado State University and Fort Collins community members peacefully marched to condemn injustice and racism in a Black Lives Matter and Racial Unity March June 2.
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The science of composting and how to do it from home this summer
If you’ve found yourself spending more time than usual in your garden while practicing social distancing at home, maybe it’s time to take on composting, another project that both you and your plants can enjoy.
Zero tuition increase at Colorado State University as on-campus classes return for 2020-21
Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell announced that, with the approval of the university’s budget for next year, students will pay the same tuition as last year, and CSU will avoid deep reductions, pay cuts, and job losses.
Black Rams Matter: A note of solidarity
When we say CSU is a place where all are welcomed, valued, and affirmed, that comes with a responsibility to not ignore the painful parts of our reality.
Teaching Horticulture in the virtual realm
From an outsider’s perspective, the prospect of teaching horticulture during a pandemic, when courses are strictly taught online, seems near impossible. But for the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, the pivot wasn’t as difficult as one might think.
Fear not, Colorado: ‘Murder hornets’ shouldn’t be your concern
In a year that’s been besieged by epic wildfires and a global pandemic, 2020 is playing out with its share of alarming headlines. In the past few weeks, a new contender for concern has landed headlines above the fold — the so-called “murder hornets.”
It’s a sign: Admissions staff, CAM the Ram welcome NoCo grads to CSU
More than 400 recent high school graduates in Northern Colorado were visited by admissions staff bearing welcome to CSU yard signs; CAM the Ram tagged along.
CSU President McConnell announces proposed tuition freeze and shift to remote learning after 2020 Fall Break
Fall 2020 semester will begin as already scheduled on Aug. 24, but the university will shift to remote, online classes following Fall Break. The last two weeks of classes and finals will be delivered virtually.
Small meat-processing plants are target audience for CSU task force-led safety guidelines
Meat industry experts in the Department of Animal Sciences are serving these small, essential business by offering COVID-era guidance tailored specifically to them.
Ram Country Meats: Providing protein in a pandemic
Ram Country Meats currently has some inventory of pork and beef cuts available for sale, as well as some processed meats (including sausage).