Tag: "Office of Engagement and Extension"
College of Ag alumnus to lead Rocky Mountain Farmer’s Union
A leading organization that represents farm and ranch families in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming will soon have new leadership from an individual with strong ties to Colorado State University.
CSU food safety and nutrition champion receives career award
Marisa Bunning, associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Extension specialist, was given one of Colorado State University Extension's highest awards last week. She received the F.A. Anderson Award, which recognizes outstanding performance by an Extension professional throughout his or her career.
Finding the motivation to pursue and finish education
During an eight-mile training run recently, my thoughts turned to “Why do I run?” and “Why do I keep going?” Chuckling to myself, I knew the answers immediately. I run because of the numerous health benefits, and I keep going to achieve my goals. I think these ideas translate well to finding the motivation to get an education.
Factor in personal fulfillment when career planning
Psychology is the second most popular major in the U.S. (after business), yet when it comes to career planning, many people believe they cannot get a job in psychology or a related field without a graduate degree.
Online Music Therapy student works to help veterans
Colorado State University students aren’t just in Fort Collins. In fact, thousands of current students live all over the nation and the world, and they’re accomplishing some amazing things.
Using technology for more efficient and effective paper writing
Technological advancement has changed the writing process throughout the years. Just think about how different writing a paper on a modern computer is compared to writing a paper on an early generation computer, or a word processor, or a typewriter, or even by hand.
How online programs work at CSU
Not everybody is able, or wants, to go to a college campus to get an education. Thankfully, we live in an age when students have options. In the past decade, online education has become an increasingly popular choice for people of all ages, backgrounds, and fields of interest. Despite its popularity, though, many people still have questions about how online classes work. To answer some of those questions, this video offers an overview of what it’s like to take online courses from Colorado State University.
Instantaneous visual information about Poudre River flow now available
Two new gages on the Cache la Poudre River will help give passers-by a visual aid in measuring river flow through Fort Collins and Windsor.