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Guide to campus construction
The return of campus construction: A helpful guide to getting around and finding parking Renderings of just a few of the construction projects at CSU.
By Maggie Hall Walsh
In 2017, Colorado State University wrapped up a $1.4 billion building boom that began in 2007. It brought to campus a new stadium, a new Health and Medical Center, new Biology and Chemistry buildings, Suzanne and Walter Scott, Jr. College of Biomedical Engineering building, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, Aggie Village apartments, Behavioral Sciences building, two parking garages, numerous renovations of existing buildings including the south end of the Lory Student Center, and bicycle and pedestrian trails fitting for one of the nation’s top bicyclefriendly universities.
After a two-year lull, the campus will once again see the signs of progress, as streets and parking lots are closed, construction and renovation fences are erected, and we all start hearing the familiar yet bedeviling beep-beep of construction vehicles. The results over the next 24 months or so will be seen in a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system; a renovated Shepardson Hall to be known as the Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building; an addition to Diversity House; renovation and addition to the north side of the Lory Student Center; creation of student housing at Meridian Village on the former site of Aylesworth Hall, and numerous improvements to alternative transportation and pedestrian byways around the main campus.
“It may get a bit muddy and our familiar travel routes may be affected, but the end result is going to allow CSU to become an even more sustainable, navigable and beautiful place to learn and work,” said Lynn Johnson, vice president for University Operations.
What to expect during spring semester
Main Campus
Diversity House addition – The building at Laurel and Shields streets is being expanded to include a larger seminar room, all-gender bathrooms, a lactation room and additional private offices. The 2,500 square-foot addition will add an interior vertical lift for access to the second floor. There is no impact to parking or traffic and the project should be completed by April 1.
Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building (Shepardson Hall) construction and Libbie Coy Way– The new home for the College of Agricultural Sciences is currently under construction on University Avenue. A large construction crane will be located on Libbie Coy Way, which will be closed to vehicle and bicycle traffic south of University to A Street until summer 2021. Pedestrians are allowed on the east side of Libbie Coy Way, and Around the Horn has been detoured eastbound on University to College Avenue and east on West Pitkin Street. Parking is no longer allowed along A Street and the formerly one-way street is now open for traffic both east and west.
Lagoon construction – The sidewalk from the Veteran’s Bridge to the LSC will remain closed as crews work on the lagoon and the west lawn. Pedestrians should use the bike path. Entire project should be done by summer 2020.
Amy Van Dyken Way/University Avenue/Parking lot closures – Beginning in mid-March, Amy Van Dyken Way south of Isotope Drive and University Avenue east to Libbie Coy Way will both be closed to vehicle traffic for utility work and the creation of a protected bike lane. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be accommodated around the construction area. Amy Van Dyken Way will reopen the beginning of July, but University Avenue will remain closed until mid-August. Because of these road closures, parking lot 350, the A permit west lot behind the Administration building, will not be accessible and will be closed until July. Drivers who generally park in this lot will have to find alternate spaces or use alternative transportation options.
Hughes Way – Work to widen Hughes Way south of the intramural fields, add parking and designated bike and walking trails, and turn the street into a two-way east-west connector to Shields Street will begin in mid-March when the existing south bike lane and sidewalk will close. In mid-May, Hughes Way will close to parking and vehicle traffic. The renovated Hughes Way will reopen mid-August.
Additional parking closures – Lot 475 (west of the Meridian Village site) and parking on Meridian Avenue between Pitkin and Hughes Way will close at the end of February.
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy and The Standard apartments on Lake Street – Although not technically CSU construction projects, the construction on the southwest corner of the main campus will have an impact. Sunshine House is expected to be completed by July and The Standard apartments are slated for completion and move-in this summer.
Foothills Campus
Two construction projects are planned for the Foothills campus that will continue through the summer.
Temple Grandin Equine Center – Work on the Temple Grandin Equine Center will begin in mid-March. Construction crews will use the Overland Trail north entry to the B.W Pickett Arena and parking and access to the campus should not be restricted. The project is scheduled to be completed in January 2021.
Center for Vector-Borne and Infectious Diseases – Construction on the center will continue through the summer with little or no impact to roads or parking. Substantial completion of the project is scheduled for Oct. 1.
South Campus
Johnson Family Equine Hospital – Building demolition, utilities and road work are currently underway, and construction is expected to begin this spring on the $34.6 million project, which will cover six acres north of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Veterinary Health Complex on CSU’s South Campus. Buildings have been demolished and utility work will be completed by the end of March. Curb and road paving will require closing some access roads from March through June. The site will be fenced in April. Parking should not be affected throughout construction.
Let CSU help you find a new route or mode of transportation During construction, you may wish to consider other transportation options. CSU’s Alternative Transportation team is here to help. To tap into this valuable resource, email aaron.buckley@colostate.edu.
Resources
You can find construction updates, detour maps and a wealth of related resources on the Construction and Parking Update page: source.colostate. edu/construction-and-parking.
Send your questions, comments or concerns about construction, transportation or parking at CSU to csu_feedback@colostate.edu.
By Danielle Backman
As the CSU community celebrates 150 years since its founding as a land grant institution in 1870, it’s a perfect opportunity to refl ect on CSU‘s extensive history of sustainability! For an extensive look, visit green.colostate.edu.
A 150–year history of sustainability • 1870 – CSU Founded as Colorado Agricultural College and was established as a land grant institution by President Lincoln’s Morrell Act. • 1881 – The fi rst giant elm trees were planted on the Oval. • 1903 – The Board approves a resolution that calls for forest conservation. • 1912 – Congress provides Colorado Agricultural College with 1,600 acres of land to establish the Mountain Campus. • 1934 – As a collaboration between municipalities, governments and CSU, the Colorado Big Thompson Project created a capacity for agricultural production and an
abundance of cheap, clean electrical energy. • 1957 – Colorado Agricultural College is changed to Colorado State University and the federal Soil Bank selects CSU for a forest nursery facility. • 1960 – CSU faculty member Maurice L. Albertson lays the groundwork for the Peace Corps after meeting Congressman Henry S. Reuss at a conference in Washington, D.C. • 1970 – The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory established by CSU alum. • 1990 – Recycling program established by Facilities Management. • 1995 – Composting on campus begins. • 2005 – Guggenheim Hall classrooms become the fi rst in the nation to receive LEED certifi cation by the US Green Building Council. • 2007 – CSU Transit Center was the fi rst building on campus to achieve LEED Gold by the US Green Building Council. • 2008 – The School of Global Environmental Sustainability is established. • 2010 – CSU adopts a University Climate Action Plan with the goal of reducing emissions to zero by 2050. • 2012 – CSU adopts large scale composting with the opening of OSCAR to handle all food waste from the dining centers. • 2015 – The Pavilion at Laurel Village was the fi rst CSU building to achieve a LEED Platinum certifi cation (the highest possible) from the U.S. Green Building Council • 2015 - CSU became the fi rst university in the world to achieve platinum status – the highest possible – under the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, an independent program that measures comprehensive sustainability eff orts at more than 700 universities across the globe. • 2017 – CSU students led the charge for the university and President Tony Frank to sign a renewable energy pledge to commit the university to 100% renewable electricity by 2030. • 2017 – CSU achieved STARS Platinum score for a second time; the only university do receive Platinum twice at the time. • 2018 – CSU becomes Bee Campus
USA certifi ed, the fi rst school in Colorado to do so. • 2019 – CSU inaugurates President Joyce McConnell, a champion of inclusion, academic research excellence and campus sustainability.
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CSU COOKS: Seasonal Vegetable Frittata
By Kendall Regan Nutrition Center
Start your day with an antioxidant-rich breakfast. Try dark leafy greens in the winter and fresh tomatoes and zucchini in the summer. The fl avors of this recipe can always change depending on what vegetables are in season!
Are you looking for a great new restaurant to take your sweetheart this month? Check out Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina located just a half-block west of College at 120 W Olive Street. Owner, Patrick White, a successful restauranteur in Denver wanted to bring his concept of elevated street tacos, along with specialty tequilas and drinks, traditional tortas, appetizers, and classic Mexican desserts to Old Town. Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina is one of those cool little hole-in-the-wall gems that people are now starting to discover… Once people taste their amazing and locally sourced smoked meats and delicious margaritas they keep coming back for more! Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina is open daily 11:00 am to 9:00 pm (10:00 pm on Fridays/Saturdays) and hxappy hour is from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday and 11:30 am to 5:00 pm on weekends. Check out their Taco Tuesday special every Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm when all tacos are only $3.00 each. Learn more at unomastaqueria.com. Get $5 o $25 when you show your CSU ID!
PATRICK’S PAIRING PICKS
Serving size: 1/4 frittata
Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small onion, chopped • 4 oz. unpeeled potatoes (about 1 small potato), sliced thin • 1 shallot, fi nely chopped • ¼ teaspoon sea salt • Black pepper, to taste • 4 oz. (1/2 cup) seasonal vegetables cut into 1/2 inch pieces • 5 large eggs, beaten well • 2 tablespoons goat or feta cheese, crumbled • Small bunch of chives, chopped
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat and preheat the oven to broil. (For a thicker frittata use a smaller skillet.) 2. Add the onions, potatoes, and half of the shallots. Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Add the rest of the vegetables and remaining shallots and cook until soft. Leave half of the vegetable mixture in the skillet, put the other half in a bowl and set aside. 3. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs are cooked through. 4. When eggs are cooked, add the remaining shallots and
remaining half of the vegetable mixture on top. Sprinkle on cheese and remove the skillet from the heat. 5. Place the skillet under a broiler for just a couple of minutes. Monitor closely, when the frittata is puff ed up and set, it is done. 6. Remove from broiler and sprinkle on chives. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information / Amount per serving: • Calories 200 • Protein 11 g • Total fat 10.5 g • Total Carbohydrates 16 g • Saturated fat 3.0 g • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g • Cholesterol 235 mg • Sodium 299 mg • Sugar 2.5 g • Added Sugars 0 g
is month’s “Pairing Pick” features Patrick’s signature Pork Belly Tacos with a special private release collaboration from O’Dell called Hoppy Cock beer. eir signature Pork Belly Taco is served on raquelitas organic white corn tortillas and is then seasoned with ancho chili y co ee rubbed then smoked, and topped with guajillo salsa, avocado and asadero cheese. Uno Mas partnered with O’Dell Brewing Company to create a Private Release called “Hoppy Cock” beer that was born out of their obsession with getting the most out of each hop. By grinding the whole hop, they crush the hops releasing oils that give this beer its avor. What they grind that day they use that day and it is the perfect pairing with their delicious Pork Belly Taco.
Celebrate Valentines Day with St. Francis Wines
Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, known for his commitment to poverty, is not as closely tied to wine as, say, St. Vincent or the Greco-Roman deity Dionysus. But Santa Rosa, California’s St. Francis Winery makes a pretty heavenly bottle with his name anyway. Their Old Vine Zinfandel is a favorite of critics, consistently scoring in the 90-point range from out ts like Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. It’s one of my favorites, too, in case those fancy ratings aren’t enough.
Bold, jammy and spicy, the St. Francis Old Vine Zin checks all the right boxes for Sonoma County zin by keeping things simple. Cherry, vanilla and black pepper take the spotlight on the palate, with subtle notes of strawberry and raspberry emerging in the long, satisfying nish. The mouthfeel is
more medium-bodied than heavy, making this easy to enjoy and easy to pair.
Stinky cheese, roasted pork loin and leg of lamb are all great pairings with this jam bomb, but pizza, potato leek soup and turkey sandwiches work just as well.
And at about 20 bucks a bottle, you won’t have to take a vow of poverty to enjoy it. With Valentines Day around the corner, it makes a great gift. Even better, share a bottle with someone special.
As Francis of Assisi would say, “It is in giving that we receive.” Cheers!
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22 | FEBRUARY 2020 CSU CALENDAR O-Campus Life Housing Fair WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Lory Student Center - North Ballroom and Cherokee Park Ballroom e housing fair has expanded to o er services for faculty and sta as well as students. It brings many di erent landlords, community resources and CSU o ces to aid and inform the campus community about a variety of housing options. ocl.colostate.edu/housing/housing-fair
Northern Colorado Human Tracking Symposium THURSDAY, FEB. 6 11:30 a.m. — 6 p.m. Lory Student Center e annual symposium works to engage and educate people on human tra cking through research, training and collaboration. is year’s theme is “Joining Forces on the Frontlines,” featuring keynote speakers, presentations by survivors and other professionals. nocohumantraffickingsymposium.org
Mobile Food Pantry FEB. 6 & MARCH 5 4 — 6 p.m. West University Avenue (across from Hartshorn Building and near Intramural Fields). In the event of bad weather, the pantry will be held at the Lory Student Center Theatre. To access the Mobile Food Pantry, just bring your CSU ID & bags for transporting up to 20 pounds of food including fruits, vegetables, dairy and baked goods.
Founder’s Day TUESDAY, FEB. 11 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. The foundry Dining Center Lobby at Corbett and Parmelee Celebrate Colorado State’s big 150th birthday with CAM the Ram, CSU Cheer and Pep Bad, giveaways and tasty treats!
Susan Rice Keynote TUESDAY, FEB. 11 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom e O ce of International Programs presents the former national security advisor and ambassador to the United Nations as the Founder’s Day keynote, part of the Provost’s Sesquicentennial Colloquium, with generous support from Women & Philanthropy. Admission is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required and available through csutix.com. Clear bags only for this event. CSU LIFE
International Symposium FEB. 25-27 Lory Student Center is inaugural event will o er more than 30 sessions over three days, with additional special speakers and events, all open and free to the public. Highlights include a keynote talk by Colorado author Helen orpe, a conversation between President Joyce McConnell and Vice Provost for International A airs Kathleen Fairfax, and a visual showcase of International Activities. Presented by the O ce of International Programs to highlight the ways CSU adds global dimensions to teaching, learning, research and scholarship.
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2020 Poudre River Forum FRIDAY, FEB. 28 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland Join the collaboration of community members to ensure clean water for the Poudre River. Topics this year include historical water quality perspectives, water quality controls and tradeo s, ecosystem impacts on water quality and municipal, agricultural and environmental perspectives on water quality.
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Little Shop of Physics Open House SATURDAY, FEB. 29 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Lory Student Center Come join the Little Shop of Physics for a day full of hands-on science. ere will be over 300 homemade science experiments along with interactive presentations and activities. is event is free and open to the public, all ages welcome.
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Women in Science Symposium MARCH 3 Noon — 5 p.m. Canvas Stadium is year’s symposium will feature NASA astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel Dr. Yvonne Cagle as keynote speaker. e event will also commemorate Women’s History Month and mark Colorado State University’s sesquicentennial. Registration is free and open to the public, but closes March 1. womeninscienceci.colostate.edu/2020-wiss-symposium
Salazar Prize Deadline MARCH 12
An Evening with Author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 7 — 8:30 p.m. Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Road As part of the Morgan Library’s Evening with an Author Series, author, pediatrician, scientist and activist Mona Hanna-Attisha will be speaking about her new book about discovering lead in the drinking water of Flint, Michigan, What the Eyes Don’t See. is event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a rst-come, rst-serve basis. lib.colostate.edu/about/news-events/author-series
e Salazar Center for North American Conservation at Colorado State University is accepting proposals for a $100,000 incentive prize that will fund meaningful change in the eld of conservation. connectivitychallenge.org
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FORT COLLINS CALENDAR Skate The Pond Open until FEB. 14, closed Monday and Tuesday The Pond at Foothills, 215 E. Foothills Parkway Enjoy a fun time skating at e Pond with family and friends. Admission is free but skate rentals are $3. ere is no time limit for skating. shopfoothills.com/event/skate-the-pond Fat Tire Friday Live Music at New Belgium Brewing Every Friday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live bands and a $1 o Fat Tire Belgian Ale and Fat Tire Belgian White. Even if beer isn’t for you, the live music is still free! newbelgiumbrewing.com First Friday Art Walk First Friday of every month 6 — 9 p.m. Downtown Fort Collins Free for the public to enjoy, the First Friday Art Walk is a monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture and community. downtownfortcollins.com Fort Collins Foodie Walk Third Friday of every month 5 — 8 p.m. Downtown Fort Collins e Fort Collins Foodie Walk is a free monthly self-guided walking tour of a dozen of Old Town’s nest culinary shops. downtownfortcollins.com Winter Farmer’s Market SATURDAY, FEB. 8 & 22 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave. e Winter Farmer’s Market provides access to locally grown and made food, cra s, art and more all season long. focomarket.org Beer & Bingo Every Monday 6:30 — 8 p.m. Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Drive, #190, Fort Collins Enjoy seven rounds of bingo with the chance to win prizes. maxlinebrewing.com
