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Documentary on democracy will chronicle the year on a university campus
A new documentary will chronicle Colorado State University's efforts to highlight the importance of democracy through a variety of speakers, events and coursework-related conversations.
Building Bridges: Sen. Michael Bennet, Cory Gardner to discuss bipartisanship, future of democracy at CSU
During an April 22 conversation at Colorado State University, Sen. Michael Bennet and former Sen. Cory Gardner will discuss the importance of finding compromise, ways to find common ground and the power – and fragility – of democracy.
NPR Host Ayesha Rascoe to speak at CSU on March 5
Ayesha Rascoe, who currently serves as the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, will speak at CSU at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.
Pulitzer Prize winner to visit campus during CSU’s Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement
The Miami Herald’s Sarah Blaskey will speak at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 103. Her talk is open to the university community.
‘Fight together’: Jane Fonda champions climate activism at CSU
Actress and activist Jane Fonda championed climate activism during a Feb. 2 discussion at Colorado State University. The event was part of the Thematic Year of Democracy.
Rep. Ken Buck to CSU students: It’s time for the next generation to become civic leaders
Rep. Ken Buck was the first of five high-profile speakers slated to visit CSU during the spring semester as part of the Thematic Year of Democracy. His coffee talk with the campus community focused on the need for healthier discourse and a call for the next generation to make their voices heard.
Should there be age limits for politicians? A Feb. 19 panel will explore that question
How old is too old to run for elected office? CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging will host a panel discussion on President’s Day, Feb. 19, to delve into this topic.
CSU Year of Democracy announces 5 major speakers for spring semester, including Jane Fonda, Ken Buck
The speakers include Republican Colorado Rep. Ken Buck; Jane Fonda, actor and activist; Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University and author of “What Universities Owe Democracy;” Donna Brazile, political strategist and New York Times bestselling author; and Robert Putnam, professor and author of “Join or Die.”
How can we ‘Disagree Better?’ Governors share their lessons for healthier dialogue
In today's toxic political environment, healthy conversations between people with differing opinions are more important than ever. Colorado's Democratic governor and Utah's Republican governor visited CSU to share their insights on how we can "Disagree Better."
Events around Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement continue into December
The robust variety of programming from August to October included more than 20 events and 1,400 people in attendance.