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Joyce McConnell hired as next CSU president The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System voted unanimously on March 29 to hire Joyce E. McConnell to lead the System’s flagship institution into its 150th year, building on a decade that has seen record levels of enrollment, donor and alumni support and research funding, along with the dramatic transformation of campus, physically and in terms of state and national reputation. McConnell will become the 15th President of Colorado State University, the state’s land grant university. Currently serving as provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University, McConnell, who will assume the top position at CSU on July 1, 2019, said she is honored to be selected to help lead what is an exceptional institution of higher education. “CSU is a national leader in higher education, and the achievements of its students, faculty and staff collectively have built a powerful momentum and an upward trajectory of success for generations of Rams to come. I look forward to being a part of that journey with you,” McConnell said. “My decision to leave West Virginia and West Virginia University after more than 20 years of service to both the university and the state was not an easy one, but Colorado State University’s mission, values and character presented an irresistible opportunity to lead one of the nation’s great land-grant universities into the future.” Rico Munn, chair of the CSU System Board of Governors, described McConnell as an experienced leader who has a deep passion for the work of higher education and the ability to bring together diverse groups in a common drive for excellence. “In getting to know Provost McConnell through the search process, the Board was immensely impressed with both her outstanding credentials and with the way her personality and determination fit so well with CSU’s mission and character,” Munn said. “CSU has a uniquely qualified and truly exceptional next president, and the Board couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of this search.” PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE McConnell has served in her current roles as WVU’s provost and chief academic officer since July 2014. In those positions, her charge has had broad scope: overseeing university budgets; building partnerships with political, governmental, business and nonprofit leaders at the state, national, and international levels; and playing a lead role in fundraising. McConnell’s track record also includes tenure as dean of the College of Law at WVU, during which she spearheaded major fundraising and academic initiatives. “Through higher education we can transform lives and tackle the toughest world challenges through a can-do, innovative spirit,” said McConnell. “The CSU community in particular is independent but always ready to lend a hand, surviving and thriving on innovative problemsolving but proud of tradition and accustomed to quietly accomplishing great things without being arrogant.” McConnell led efforts at WVU to improve gender equity and Title IX education and compliance, engaged

Joyce E. McConnell, provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University, will become the 15th President of Colorado State University on July 1, 2019.

in higher-education policy work with the university’s board and state leaders, focused on raising faculty salaries, promoted excellence in research and graduate education, and played a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels. She will succeed CSU’s current president, Tony Frank, who begins serving exclusively as chancellor of the CSU System July 1. Frank is in his 11th year as CSU president and will have served five years in the dual role of both president and chancellor. “Joyce McConnell is absolutely the right person to join and lead the CSU community as president and provide the inventive and inclusive leadership that will continue to bring out the best in this university. As chancellor, I welcome the opportunity to work with Joyce as she takes the reins in Fort Collins,” Frank said. McConnell said President Frank leaves a strong legacy as a leader bolstered by a reputation for always striving to find where the university can do better. “I know that everyone connected with this great institution is deeply grateful to President Frank not only for his extraordinary accomplishments on behalf of Colorado State but also for his graciousness and humor throughout the process of identifying his successor. He clearly loves this institution and this state, and I cannot thank him enough for entrusting me with the university’s future. I look forward to working with him in his Chancellor role.” The Board and McConnell have agreed to a five-year employment agreement, effective July 1, under which McConnell will earn a base annual salary of $550,000.

ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH The Board announced Provost McConnell as the finalist for the presidency March 15, and the March 29 vote followed a statutorily required notice and waiting period before deciding to appoint McConnell as president. The Board’s selection followed a highly competitive five-month nationwide search guided by a 16-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee chaired by Nancy Tuor, vice chair of the Board of Governors. The advisory committee represented key stakeholder groups, including tenured and non-tenure-track faculty, students, alumni, administrative professional and state classified staff, the Board of Governors, community leaders, and more. “Joyce McConnell represents everything CSU is, and aspires to be, as the land grant university for the future,” said Diana Wall, a University Distinguished Professor, director of CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability, and a faculty representative on the Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC). “She has proven herself as an energetic, savvy champion of inclusion and academic research excellence, and of bringing disciplinary partners together to meet sustainability challenges on campus and globally.”

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APPLAUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL The Western Association of Graduate Schools recently recognized two Colorado State University graduate students as exceptional researchers. Afnan Shazwan Nasaruddin, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, and Hajar Homayouni, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science, both received high honors at the WAGS conference March 3-6 in Tucson, Arizona.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Samantha Brown, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, received the 2018 Victoria S.

Levin Award for Early Career Success in Young Children’s Mental Health Research. Brown’s research will focus specifically on the ways parent and infant sleep affect one another and how sleep impacts the body’s functioning over time, and in a larger sense may affect child mental health and family dynamics.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CSU Parking and Transportation Services has received the Association for Commuter Transportation’s 2018 Transportation Demand Management Excellence Award for a University. The university also has received Platinum designations from the Association for the Advancement of

SESSIONS ABOUT HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR CSU EMPLOYEES TO BE HELD IN APRIL Curious about the types of housing resources available to CSU employees? Five free “Lunch and Learn” sessions are being hosted by the Classified Personnel Council during the month of April. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants are invited to bring their own lunches to the sessions in the Lory Student Center, all of which will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

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UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT March 7 was CSU’s Proud To Be Day of Giving, and nearly 2,000 donors from around the world showed their love for the university by giving just short of $300,000 to support their favorite causes. Donors included alumni, friends of the university, faculty and staff, and even current students. Together they supported 87 scholarships and provided 1,846 meals for current and future students.

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By Amanda Fiske Although Colorado State University embraces sustainability 365 days a year, Earth Week brings a fun and interactive celebration of all things ecofriendly. Earth Week will be held April 19-26 with a series of events featuring green initiatives across campus and opportunities for community members to embrace sustainability in their everyday lives. Tonie Miyamoto, Housing & Dining Services director of communications and sustainability, explained that events ranging from the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium to a Trashion Show, sponsored by the Zero Waste Team, will spread the message of Earth Week all throughout the month of April. “Every year Earth Week on campus expands, and it’s really becoming Earth Month,” Miyamoto said. “I love that students, faculty, staff, and community partners come together to sponsor a wide range of educational and engagement programs that focus on the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability.” CSU is hosting several pre-Earth Week events to help launch the celebration of sustainability, including the Water in Africa Symposium April 16-18. Earth Week will

officially launch with the Tree Campus USA Planting on April 19 and continue with exciting and educational events featuring an Earth Day Festival on Monday, April 22, Plankton to Plastic Pollution presentation on Wednesday, April 24, and E-Waste Collection and Compost Giveaway on Friday, April 26. “Earth Week is an opportunity for CSU to partner with community groups as well as other universities to engage with sustainability topics on a campus, community and national level,” Miyamoto said. With CSU’s year-round commitment to environmentally conscious initiatives, Earth Week highlights the importance of sustainability as the community comes together in celebration of campus-wide achievements and goals for the future. Each event offers an opportunity to embrace ecofriendly living and make a difference for the planet, whether that means taking alternative modes of transportation, learning about the power of solar energy or simply taking small steps towards living green. “All of us can play a small part in reducing our carbon footprint and preventing climate change,” Miyamoto said. “By participating in just one event, a new resource can be discovered or a new practice introduced to help make a difference.”

CAMPUS TRIVIA WITH RUSS SCHUMACHER Ciara Cole may have been destined to get the right answer to last month’s Campus Trivia. She’s an avid trivia player, and she follows March Madness closely, so of course she knew that the 1969 Rams made it to the Elite Eight – perhaps most importantly knocking out the CU Buffs in the process. A 2010 graduate of CSU, Ciara returned to campus in 2016 to work as Education Abroad coordinator in the Office of International Programs. While she doesn’t remember the 1969 season firsthand, as a basketball fan she knew where to find that information online. She has entered Campus Trivia several times, and regularly plays live trivia with Geeks who Drink around town. In her job, she works with CSU students who are interested in opportunities to study in Asia, Oceania and aboard Semester at Sea, and manages a portfolio of exchange programs in that part of the world. For having her correct answer drawn from among all the correct answers submitted, Ciara received the coveted CAM the Ram bobblehead, autographed by State Climatologist Russ Schumacher, the winningest Ram to ever appear on Jeopardy!, and a $20 gift certificate to the CSU Bookstore. May marks the end of the academic year, so our final question of 2018-19 involves commencement.

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Culture: It keeps you here or it drives you away GUEST COLUMN By Blanche Hughes and Sue James Both of us have been at Colorado State University for a long time. We came here for the opportunity of professional and personal growth, and stayed because our work was rewarding, meaningful and could change the lives of others. When Sue interviewed for a faculty position in mechanical engineering 25 years ago, she was struck by the “can do” attitude. The department had an entrepreneurial mindset, there were no rules that couldn’t be broken, no intellectual boundaries that held back discovery. She found this freeing as she compared career notes with her friends who were assistant professors at universities where rules for the sake of rules stifled creativity. When Blanche first set foot on campus as a new graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in education (followed by her doctorate in sociology), she was impressed with the friendliness of CSU. She also realized during orientation that many of the staff and faculty assisting her and other students had been at CSU for a long time. This clearly was a place where employees were able to grow their careers and were encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities, complete their educational goals, and strive to make the campus a better place for students, faculty, and staff. She has found this to be true for herself as well. What we each experienced as newcomers to CSU was a reflection of the culture we perceived, and it kept us here. The collective behaviors, systems and practices of the university and those with whom we engaged as a new student and a new employee aligned with our personal values. But we know that is not the case for everyone who comes to CSU to work or learn. We can usher great people across the threshold of this campus with the promise of inclusivity, equity, success and our other institutional values. But if the “this is who we are” culture we espouse

is not the one experienced by a member of our campus community, it will drive them away. This is why President Tony Frank announced the formation last November of the CSU President’s Council on Culture or PCC. President Frank asked us to cochair this leadership group with him, and we are proud to serve alongside him and two dozen other student, faculty and staff representatives who seek to bring about culture change. The PCC provides leadership, oversight, awareness, and accountability to efforts to evolve the University’s culture so that it is more equitable, inclusive, and representative of the world and populations CSU serves as an institution of higher education and as an employer of choice. Since it first convened in January, the PCC has been working to develop goals, and establish teams to get work done. For example, one of our objectives is to identify and celebrate units on campus that are making significant and lasting improvements to their culture, and we will be announcing a new award at the Celebrate! Colorado State Awards on April 10. The Council also will create a report of accountability for its activities each year, and provide it to the University community by June 30. And we have begun planning a series of campus culture listening sessions to hear from our campus community, reveal barriers and areas of concerns, identify cultural strengths, and to help us set priorities for implementing recommendations. The council’s work is driven by the principles of accountability, consistency, and transparency, and the desire to uphold our Principles of Community. READ MORE ON SOURCE. Blanche Hughes is the vice president of student affairs for CSU, and Sue James is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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Aylesworth deconstruction to make way for Meridian Village By Dell Rae Ciaravola A construction fence went up around Aylesworth Hall March 5 for the first steps toward building Meridian Village, a Housing & Dining Services housing construction project for future students. Meridian Village will redevelop the existing Newsom and Aylesworth Hall sites into a new residential village concept. Newsom and Aylesworth were built in the 1950s and now sit along the north-south axis of the recently completed Canvas Stadium. The Aylesworth site is phase one of the project, with abatement commencing in mid-March and deconstruction beginning later this spring. Completion of phase one is anticipated in Fall 2022. The Newsom site is slated to be phase two of the project, commencing when phase one is done and completion anticipated around 2025.

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Cheers to Spring in Colorado! By Mat Dinsmore, owner Wilbur’s Total Beverage, CSU Alum, class of ‘05 and 3rd generation Ram

Spring in Colorado is an easy cocktail to make: take equal parts winter and summer, shake vigorously, then haphazardly throw that concoction on all party guests at random. This results in warm, sunny days followed by road-closing blizzards, but I think that as a people, we Coloradans celebrate versatility. Which is probably why Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is so sublimely “Colorado.” Is it a rye? A bourbon? A single-malt Scotch? Its flavor profile defies any one genre, and instead reflects the plains-meet-mountains blend that is our fair home state. Vanilla, malted barley, toasted marshmallow, and oaken notes all emanate with strength on the nose of this deep golden-amber whiskey. The palate is among the most interesting of American whiskies currently available: it has an all-barley mash bill (like a Scotch) aged in charred new oak barrels (like bourbon) is an odd coupling, but it works. Like a boozy trail mix, flavors of dried fruits, nuts, honey, and vanilla mingle on the front of the flavor. On the finish there are more subtle notes of char, spice, leather and caramel. As a ribbon on the whole package, Stranahan’s has one of the most satisfying mouthfeels of any whiskey around. This dram rests heavy in the mouth, and its dry, lingering finish is crisp, not cloying.

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How CSU Student Legal Services can help your students succeed by Drew Smith

Student Legal Services is funded entirely through student fees to serve CSU Students. Though they only serve students, they do provide free notary services for faculty and staff and are always willing to help refer staff to recommended services in the Fort Collins area. If you know of any student that may be struggling with something outside of their studies, this could be the place to send them. “Our intent is to make sure that all of the faculty and staff are aware we are here and are able to refer their students to us when they learn of problems that students encounter,” said Kathleen Harward, the director of Student Legal Services. One of the important services the office provides is helping students run a background check on themselves to determine if there are any criminal records that may be sealed before they graduate or apply for jobs and internships. The earlier students with any type of police contact are referred to the legal services office, the better their chances are of resolving the situation with best outcomes, including avoiding a permanent criminal record where possible. “Faculty and staff are in the best position to be able to direct students to our services because they are generally one of the first points of contact when a student is having legal issues,” said Forrest Orswell, staff attorney. “We see students that are prevented from engaging in internships or other university requirements because of something on their record and that puts students in a tough spot.” Undocumented students face the challenge of proving eligibility to work at internships that are a requirement to complete certain degrees. Student Legal Services is a part of a campus collaboration to work with these students so they can fulfill their graduation requirements. The collaborative team is made up of employees from all over campus including the Career Center and the Financial Aid Office.

“If you are aware of students that may have obstacles when applying for an internship now or a job in the future, send them our way so we can assist them and refer them to other help as well,” said Harward. Student Legal Services offers several other kinds of legal help including examining off-campus housing documents, business formation, setting up a will, dealing with family-law issues and several other areas that can be found on their website at sls.colostate.edu/services/. CSU Student Legal Services, a fully confidential service by law, is served by a dedicated staff with decades of legal experience and provides in-depth, one-on-one service to over 1,000 students a year. Students are encouraged to call at (970) 491-1482 or stop by the office, Lory Student Center 284. “Professors especially are in a unique position to engage with students on this personal level, and if they can send their students to us, we can get them focused back on succeeding in school instead of legal issues,” said Orswell.

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Everyday Heroes honored by Classified Personnel Council By Anselma Lopez

The Everyday Hero Award is a special program sponsored by the Classified Personnel Council that recognizes outstanding employees at Colorado State University. We would like to thank the nominators and celebrate the nominees for helping CSU continue a tradition of success.

Fort Collins Tour de Corgi since its inception. She also enjoys hiking, fishing and camping in the summer. And as for being nominated for this award, Debra said she was surprised but that providing great customer service comes easy because she strives to always treat others as she wants to be treated.

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DEBRA SELL Debra has worked in Facilities Management for 11 years, for the last five supervising and leading staff in her department. Debra appreciates the training that CSU provides to help her and her employees move up and grow in their positions. One of the things she likes most about her job is being able to provide great customer service to building occupants and students. Debra was nominated for the Everyday Hero Award by Shaun Case, who works in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “I work at the Foothills Campus and Debra is one of the facilities supervisors on this remote campus area,” Shaun wrote. “When we experience any difficulties, Debra is only an email away and very responsive. She works very hard to maintain buildings and with a staff that is constantly rotating through the buildings, Debra makes sure the custodians are educated on the differences between the buildings or any special needs.” Debra also connects and engages with others in the community. She and her corgi have participated in the

Dan Banuelos has worked at CSU for nearly 28 years in the Access Center. Throughout this time, he has served and engaged with his program, community, division, and University. He inspires first-generation and low-income students to pursue post-secondary education and to seek fulfilling careers. Nominator Jordon Weig wrote that Dan deserves the Everyday Hero award because he has joyfully served students in six additional schools in the Talent Search program (on top of his normal workload), allowing the program to not only survive, but to thrive in the midst of being short-staffed. Even with the multiplied responsibilities, he is consistently brainstorming ways to bring new and innovative workshops to students. Whether it is making tamales for student fundraisers, serving on the Administrative Professional Council, or continuing to foster relationships between staff and students, Dan is an everyday hero to many people. Dan believes in the work he does with TRIO and appreciates seeing it work in tandem with CSU’s land grant mission. He believes that everyone has an ability/ gift to tap into and wants to help that come into fruition by helping them discover and grow their talents.

Karen has been in the Soil and Crop Sciences department for 12 years and has been at the University for 14 years. In addition to administrative duties, Karen works with students, both undergraduate and graduate, from admissions all the way to graduation, and is one of the Agronomy Club advisors. Being able to connect with students and follow their journey at CSU is what Karen enjoys most about her work. She was nominated by Academic Success Coordinator Ty NcNamee for the Everyday Hero Award for not only the work she does in their department but for going above and beyond to welcome him to campus and make sure he felt comfortable with and could be successful in his position. “Whether it’s putting together files of student information, keeping records of all students in our major, or tracking graduate student applications, she truly cares about ensuring that all students and their information is taken care of,” Ty wrote. “Even more impressive, she organizes an Adopt-A-Family event and celebratory luncheon for graduates, both in the fall and the spring, so that they get recognition for all their hard work. Her tracking, meeting with, and celebrating students not only helps me immensely as an academic success coordinator, it shows the students that we are always here for them.” In her “free” time, Karen can be found riding the perimeter of Horsetooth training for her seventh Ride the Rockies bike tour, and then she will begin training for the Wild West Relay.

SLiCE team honored by Employee Appreciation Board By Laura Snowhite On March 27, the Employee Appreciation Board recognized The Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLiCE) team. SLiCE includes both professional and student staff, who often take on roles outside of their set job responsibilities to make a positive impact on Colorado State University’s campus, the Fort Collins community and many communities around the world. The office provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to learn and grow even if they are not directly associated with SLiCE. The staff work with student leaders to go on 15 to 18 “Alternative Breaks” around the world each year, where they focus on various social issues such as homelessness, substance abuse and addiction, mental health, immigration, and more. SLiCE staff also has focused greatly the past few years on Food Insecurity, and some staff members were instrumental in creating the Mobile Food Pantry that is utilized by faculty, staff and student each month. SLiCE staff all have projects within their job responsibilities, yet they take the time to volunteer and support other teams

members with their projects, such as Cans Around the Oval, CSUnity and the Student Leadership Awards. SLiCE was nominated by Jess Dyrdahl, program coordinator for leadership development, who writes, “…To my knowledge, food insecurity is not even listed in anyone’s job description.” And, “… staff encourage people to bring their whole selves to the office and try

to assist each individual that walks through the doors or attends their programs. It is a fantastic unit that tries to go above and beyond every day in both little and big ways to make a positive difference in someone’s life.” The SLiCE team enjoyed swag giveaways as well as sandwiches and salad from Spoons, provided by the CSU Employee Appreciation Board.

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TAXES, UNIFORMS, AND YOU: WHAT CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL NEED TO KNOW By Dustin Pothour It’s tax season. While everyone has reason to be excited about taxes, employees who receive clothing and/or uniforms from the University may have extra cause for celebration. Business and Financial Services recently announced new instructions outlining how uniforms and clothing provided by Colorado State University may affect your W-2. Depending on certain circumstances, money spent by the University on an employee’s uniform or clothing can actually be considered taxable income that must be recorded on that employee’s wage and tax statement. Generally, clothing expenditures not considered taxable fall under one of two definitions: Working condition fringe or de minimis fringe. Working condition fringe entails a benefit provided so an employee can perform their job and one which may be deductible by the employee. Second, de minimis fringe entails a benefit of value so small and occurrences so infrequent, accounting for it proves impractical or unreasonable. The problem is, work uniforms and allowances for the care and upkeep that clothing/ footwear may or may not fall under these definitions. To confuse things further, many positions require employees wear distinctive clothing or certain safety equipment. However, these cases do not always qualify as a non-taxable fringe benefit. No specific statutory guidance is provided by the IRS on clothing and uniforms thus employers must apply the “reasonable person” approach when deciding if the benefit is taxable or non-taxable.

THERE’S A POLICY FOR THAT To help address this ambiguity, the Colorado State University Financial Procedure 2-21 (busfin. colostate.edu/Forms/FRP/Expense_Revenues/FPI_2-21_Uniforms_and_Clothing.pdf) CSU-provided Uniforms and Clothing looks to define taxable uniforms. Here, a statement outlines three conditions, of which at least one must be met, to make an expenditure non-taxable. First, the employee must wear the clothes as a condition of employment, and the clothes are not suitable for everyday wear. The example included a law enforcement officer’s work clothes, and their upkeep would be excludable from income as it is not suitable for everyday wear; however, a T-shirt provided to the officer would be taxable because it is suited for everyday wear. Second, the clothing is provided infrequently and small in value. This example details providing a student worker a shirt to greet people during orientation as de minimis fringe and non-taxable. Third, required protective clothing considered non-taxable may include rubber boots, shoe covers, or hearing protection, while it may exclude items like work boots, cold weather gear, shirts, and/or pants. If one of these three conditions is not met, the value of the clothing will be imputed on the employee’s W-2. If all this seems confusing, well, it is. No clear guidelines or rules exist when it comes to these cases and questions, it is up to the University to go by the guidelines and apply the IRS tax laws as best they can. If you think this change may impact you or your department and have questions, please reach out to your CSU human resources liaison.

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Canvas Credit Union logo to adorn new field By Tony Phifer The playing field at Canvas Stadium will get a fresh, new look when it is replaced this spring and summer. The new playing surface will include Canvas logos at the 25-yard line on both the west and east sides of the field. Also featured will be “Sonny Lubick Field” on both sidelines, along with a conference logo from the Mountain West. And, of course, a large CSU Rams logo at midfield. The addition of the Canvas logos is a nod to CSU’ s $37.7 campus partnership with Canvas Credit Union announced in April 2018. The partnership still stands as one of the largest collegiate venue naming agreements in history. The new field and playing surface are expected to be installed by mid-July, well ahead of the Rams’ Sept. 7 home opener against Western Illinois.

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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month By Drew Smith

April is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month and the Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center held their first ever kick-off event at CSU on April 1. The rest of the month will feature several events including guest speakers, the “Chai to Understand” series, and student performances. The Chai to Understand series will take place every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and serve as a platform to educate attendees on current issues the APIDA community faces. The next meeting will be on April 16 and feature a panel of adoptees. “We have a lot of students who are adoptees and they will be discussing their expierince of being adopted by folks who may not share in their racial identities,” said Vani Narayana, the assistant director of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center. The series will conclude on April 30 with the “Ramadan’s Approaching Fast! What you need to know” panel. Muslim students will be discussing the holiday and what events take place during the month of May. Fasting is a crucial part for those who observe the holiday and students will be discussing the challenges of fasting during their upcoming finals week. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Hari Kondabolu will be the keynote speaker featured for APIDA Heritage Month and will preform in the LSC Theater on April 10 at 5 p.m.. Kondabolu is a comedian, writer and podcaster based in Brooklyn, New York. He has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.”

In 2018, his Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” was released, and he was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch. Kondabolu also is an activist for the APIDA community and is well known for his documentary The Problem with Apu. The documentary explores negative stereotypes, racial microaggressions and slursagainst people of Indian and South Asian heritage disseminated through the character on the long time running, tv show, The Simpsons. “Hari Kondabolu has keynoted at several conferences that I have attended about race and education,” said Narayana. “He is truly hilarious though his content is centered around political and social justice, if you can only attend one event this month this should be it.” NEW MENU AT THE ASPEN GRILL Staff members of the Aspen Grille have also planned a special menu to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American Heritage Month on Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12. They’ve developed a three-course meal for the community to enjoy. The meal will be $13. For the first course, guests will enjoy Arroz Caldo, which is a Filipino-Style ginger and garlic Rice Soup that is more commonly known as a rice “porridge.” This will be followed by a choice of two entrees: a braised Filipino Pork Belly Adobo or a stir-fried Pancit with Tofu. Guests will finish with banana lumpia and salted caramel. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Call (970) 491-7006.

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COOKING WITH FATS AND OILS: CAN THEY WITHSTAND THE HEAT? By Anita Bancroft An assortment of fats and oils are available at your local grocery store to use in all types of cooking applications. Some are better to use than others, especially when heat is involved, so it is necessary to select the right tool for the job. Many oils are suitable for dressings or garnishes, while others are preferable for grilling or stir-frying with higher heat. It’s important to avoid the smoke point (the temperature a fat or oil begins to smoke), as this can produce toxic compounds and bitter or “off” flavors. Exceeding the smoke point can also destroy valuable nutrients. When selecting your oil, it is important to note that food cooked on the stovetop rarely exceeds 350 degrees. However, this temperature can be exceeded with other cooking techniques such as baking, grilling and frying.

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Understanding Types of Fats SATURATED FATS Saturated fats typically come from animal products, but some plants are high in this type of fat as well. These fats are solid at room temperature. Saturated fats commonly used in cooking include butter, coconut oil, palm oil and lard. Although saturated fats can add flavor to your dish, they should be consumed in small amounts, as they can raise blood cholesterol levels, which is associated with an increased risk for heart disease. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10 percent of daily calories (example – less than 200 calories from saturated fat for a diet of 2,000 calories per day, or less than 22 grams/day). UNSATURATED FATS Plant oils, and some animal products, are high in both mono- and poly-unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats commonly used in cooking include canola, flaxseed, avocado, peanut and olive oil. These fats are associated with a reduced risk for many conditions, including heart disease and stroke. Unsaturated fats lower bad cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation, while providing nutrients that are essential for building and maintaining cells in the body. The DGA recommend replacing saturated fats with healthier unsaturated fats. TRANS FATS Trans fats are created through hydrogenation, a process that takes oil that is liquid at room temperature (unsaturated) and turns it into a solid fat (saturated). These are commonly found in margarine and shortenings. Like saturated fats, trans fats also have the ability to raise blood cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. The DGA recommend avoiding trans fats. Storage Storage is essential when it comes to oils. The quickest way to damage stored oil is to expose it to heat, air and light. This causes oil to break down, which leads to a loss of nutrients. Oil should be stored in a cool, dark area and replaced if it has a bitter odor. Some oils (polyunsaturated oils such as flaxseed, grapeseed and walnut) become rancid quicker than others and should be stored in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life. Olive Oils Olive oils are a heart healthy choice. They are high in antioxidants and omega-9 fatty acid (Oleic acid). Virgin oils provide the most antioxidants. There is controversy regarding the use of olive oils in cooking. Compared to many other oils, they are actually more stable during heating, making them excellent for all cooking methods.

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ED MINNOCK EXPLORES ‘CORPORATE PLUNDERING’ IN NEW BOOK ON THE TECH INDUSTRY By Herman Chavez Teams vs. Plunderers illustrates how illegal and unethical behavior manifests itself in the technology industry, and how corporations can build ethical and effective organizations to evade or overcome these issues. Ed Minnock publishes his experience with “teams” and “plunderers” in six technology companies including three start-ups. As an accounting Instructor and CSU alumnus, Minnock hopes that Colorado State students and staff will grasp ethics in the technological businesses. “I’d like students and professors to understand that, unfortunately, illegal and unethical business behavior is fairly common,” said Minnock. “Historically, plundering has been very profitable for companies, their shortterm investors, and their leaders because it’s easier to plunder than to create value for all impacted parties.” He explains that corporate plunderers tend to thrive in the tech industry because of slow regulation turnaround, low barriers to entry, and overvaluation of companies by investors. Minnock hopes to shed light onto how these plunderers operate, so businesses can succeed in eradicating them.

Teams vs Plunderers, published January 1st, 2019, is available on Amazon for $15.99.

To do so, Minnock’s book explains four steps to “build and/or be part of organizations that are ethical and effective.” Technology businesses can: • • • •

Hire ethical and effective leaders; Weed out plunderers; Assemble ethical teams; and Build consensus.

Teams vs Plunderers goes into detail of effective plunderers, effective teams, effective businesses, and offers insight into how technology companies must adapt in today’s business world. “Today, ethical leaders also have to worry about the impact of their company on the environment, the effect of their company upon the communities in which they operate, and the behavior of suppliers halfway around the world,” said Minnock. “This added complexity makes it more important to be able to spot plunderers and build ethical and effective organizations that satisfy everyone’s needs.”

“Most people will behave badly if pressured,” Minnock explains. “This is why it’s so important for companies to hire ethical, effective leaders and to weed out plunderers.”

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ADVOCATING FOR HEALTHIER WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION AND SALARY INCREASES

By the Administrative Professional Council After two years of hard work, the Administrative Professional Council achieved a longtime goal: for CSU to implement a new living wage for the lowest-paid employees, increasing the baseline annual salary to $30,000. This initiative was a collaboration between Vice President for University Operations Lynn Johnson, Associate Vice President for Human Capital Diana Prieto, the Classified Personnel Council, Administrative Professional Council and Faculty Council. A remarkable 385 total employees directly benefited from this change. “From my perspective, this initiative definitely embodied the true meaning of collaboration on our campus and was a great example of doing good things for good people, which is what APC is all about,” said Shannon Wagner, chair of the APC. The need for increased salaries was emphasized during the Fall 2018 Campus Climate Survey, in which “lower salaries” was one of the top four work-related stressors as reported by CSU employees. Additional stressors included workload, lack of growth/ promotion, and work-life balance.

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Are you interested in adding your voice to these important CSU discussions? Learn how you can get involved with the APC online at ap.colostate.edu.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH APRIL 1-30

CSUNITY SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.

FOCOMX APRIL 26-27

The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

Each year, nearly 2,000 volunteers among the CSU community gather for a day of service in and around their surrounding community. Volunteers clean up yards/playgrounds/natural areas, plant flowers, paint sheds, sort food, visit with older adults, set up for community events, and much more.

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ACT HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL APRIL 5-13 Lory Student Center and the Lyric Cinema Twenty documentary films representing 16 countries from five continents will make their appearance during the fourth annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival, the only university- produced, international film festival in the Rocky Mountain West dedicated to human rights issues. Tickets available at actfilmfest.org

RAMS REMEMBER RAMS TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 5-5:30 P.M. Front steps of Administration Building The brief ceremony will take place on the north steps of the Administration Building, rain or shine, and will include a reading of names of those CSU community members who have passed away this year, along with an opportunity for silent reflection. All are welcome; the list of names is available on SOURCE.

CELEBRATE! COLORADO STATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 3-5 P.M. LSC Ballroom The annual awards ceremony celebrates the teaching, research and service achievements of students, alumni and friends, academic faculty, administrative professionals and classified staff. csuevents.colostate.edu

MONFORT PROFESSOR LECTURE THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 4 P.M. Lory Student Center Room 308-310 Melissa Reynolds, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and a faculty member in the School of Biomedical Engineering, will deliver a lecture on her research, that integrates novel chemistries into medical devices for humans. Reynolds, who is also associate dean for research in the College of Natural Sciences, was named Monfort Professor in 2017.

EVENING WITH AUTHOR JONATHAN THOMPSON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 7 P.M Lory Student Center Theater Jonathan Thompson, environmental journalist, author, and contributing editor to High Country News, will be discussing his first book, River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster, which examines the 2015 release of mine wastewater into the Las Animas River. His talk, part of Morgan Library’s Evening with an Author Series, is free and open to the public, no tickets required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lib.colostate.edu

WATER IN AFRICA SYMPOSIUM APRIL 16-18 Lory Student Center Cherokee Park Ballroom

EARTH WEEK APRIL 16-24 For a full list of Earth Week events, go to SOURCE.

I LOVE CSU DAY APRIL 18 Wear your green to let the world see your Ram Pride.

TREE CAMPUS USA PLANTING FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1-2:30 P.M.

CSU SPEAKS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, NOON-6 P.M. New Belgium Brewing CSU Speaks encourages graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and professors in all colleges and departments of the university to present their work to the public in an easily accessible 10-minute talk. Presented by Science in Action, a CSU student organization alkoch@colostate.edu

WOMEN READING @ CSU THURSDAY, MAY 2, NOON-1 P.M. Lory Student Center Room 386 Women Reading @ CSU is a club designed for women and non-binary faculty, staff, and graduate students. For this session, we will discuss “Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud” by Anne Petersen. thecollaborative.colostate.edu

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY MAY 2, 4-6 P.M. Hartshorn Building parking lot Everyone is welcome to the Mobile Food Pantry at CSU. Just bring your CSU ID & Bags for transporting food. Come to the intersection of University Avenue and Meldrum Street (in front of Hartshorn building) and get up to 50 pounds of food including fruits, vegetables, dairy and baked goods.

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