Seeds of service: Roots of the Peace Corps can be traced to CSU
In celebration of CSU’s commitment to the Peace Corps, CSU Life is looking back at its roots and its future.
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Secret Lives Rod Adams: The philosophy of farming
For Colorado State University instructor Rod Adams, there’s a lot more in common with teaching and farming than one might think.
Improvements coming to employee retirement plans this summer
Employees who participate in three of Colorado State University’s retirement plans will notice improvements to how Human Resources oversees these plans coming this summer.
Donor impact report: A reflection of what a community can do
Year after year, Colorado State University alumni and friends invest in scholarships, programs, faculty, facilities and bold ideas that make the world a brighter place for all. Each year, CSU is committed to sharing stories of that impact with the entire CSU community in its Donor Impact Report.
Awards and Honors
Temple Grandin to receive CSU’s Founders Day Medal
Temple Grandin, Colorado State University’s renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, will receive the 2023 Founders Day Medal, a top university honor launched in 2010 to commemorate CSU’s birthday on Feb. 11.
CSU named top producer of prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholars
For the second year in a row, Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars — professionals, artists and scholars who usually hold faculty appointments — according to a report published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Best Teacher Awards: Dedication, motivation, inspiration
A teacher is…someone who inspires; someone who motivates; someone who leaves a mark on a generation. However you define “teacher,” Colorado State University has some of the best, and on March 28, we celebrate them!
Applause: Celebrating CSU faculty and staff
The College of Health and Human Sciences recently announced its 2022-23 Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship recipients.
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Run for Relief 5K to raise funds for international students
The Office of International Programs is hosting a Run for Relief 5K with the goal of raising support and funds for international students whose home countries are experiencing conflict or crisis.
State classified staff encouraged to apply for CPC’s $500 Educational Assistance Award
Kelly Hixson of Housing and Dining Facilities and Allyce Lobdell of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were awarded the Educational Assistance Award this month by the Classified Personnel Council. The awards are $500 (less taxes) per recipient.
Transfort to resume service on Route 19 between CSU and South Transit Center
Transfort, the transit agency owned by the City of Fort Collins, will resume service on a key route that connects Colorado State University to the South Transit Center on Monday, Feb. 27.
Second floor of CSU Bookstore closed until May in next phase of LSC revitalization
As of Feb. 20, the top level of the CSU Bookstore has been closed for renovations, and beginning March 6, much of the outdoor area along the northeast side of the Lory Student Center, north of the LSC Plaza, will be closed off for a transformer replacement project.
Events
CPC informational lunch and dinner scheduled this month
The Classified Personnel Council (CPC) is hosting informational lunch and dinner opportunities on March 8 and March 22.
Explore architecture of historic buildings through CSU virtual library April 13
Colorado State University’s Architectural Virtual Library (CSU-AVL) will be the subject of a presentation from 6-7:30 p.m. on April 13 at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.
Celebration of Ramadan Iftar, or ‘breaking fast,’ set for March 24
The South West Asian North African student organization is hosting a momentous celebration of Ramadan on March 24. The event will be held from 6:30-11 p.m. in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center.
ACT Human Rights Film Festival celebrates the power of film
From March 29 to April 2, ACT will present 19 award-winning documentaries from five continents on campus and at The Lyric. Filmmakers from around the world will join to share their insights and connect with audiences.