Colorado State University’s Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement kicked off its Thematic Year centered on democracy and civic engagement, with special events in September.

The Thematic Year is a central university initiative that serves to highlight the incredible research, programs, academic initiatives, students, faculty and staff who are accomplishing extraordinary things at CSU.

Having a rotating annual theme provides the opportunity for the University to focus on major world initiatives that cross through and between all departments and colleges which, in turn, assists in stimulating additional multidisciplinary work at CSU.

Following up last year’s theme of health, the 2023-24 Thematic Year will focus on not only on the institutions and structures around democracy and civic engagement, but also the values, principles and processes they encompass.

Throughout the 2023-24 school year, CSU will host a variety of events focused on democracy and civic engagement ranging from lectures to art exhibitions.