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Celebrating Courageous Strategic Transformation Empathy. Inclusive excellence. Budget reform. Sustainability. Student access and success. These were some of the themes that emerged as Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell laid out the Courageous Strategic Transformation plan at a kickoff event March 1 in the Lory Student Center Theatre. Learn more about CST at courageous.colostate.edu.

George Seidel Jr. to be awarded 2022 Founders Day Medal

By Nik Olsen

George Seidel Jr. was known internationally as an expert on reproductive physiology whose applied research transformed animal agriculture. At Colorado State University, where Seidel spent his 50-year career, he was also known as a brilliant, kind and hard-working colleague and a generous mentor. Seidel, who came to CSU in 1971 and remained an active and contributing member of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences until his passing in September 2021, will be awarded the 2022 Founders Day Medal. In announcing Seidel’s selection for the award, President Joyce McConnell noted that his service and contributions to the university and the larger community it serves had a lasting, transformative impact on the institution. “George’s incredible research career was exemplary, and he is among the greatest minds that have been part of our Ram family,” McConnell said. “But his kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, and determination to make CSU better give him a special place in our history. We are so proud to have had George as part of our community, and we are proud to celebrate his incredible contributions.” Growing up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania, Seidel came to Colorado State as an assistant professor after completing post-doctoral work at Harvard Medical School. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1992 and named a University Distinguished Professor in 1993. In 2014, he was elected to the National Academy of Inventors. He did this all while proudly running a cow-calf ranch with his family, especially his beloved wife Sarah. Seidel’s work led to the establishment of the Bovine Embryo Transfer Laboratory at CSU as well as the XY, Inc. company. As the founder of XY, Inc., Seidel transferred royalties from his company’s work back to Colorado State to support generations of students and fellow researchers. “For the most part, I just consider myself lucky – having been at the right place at the right time,” Seidel said in a late-career interview. “I have had good colleagues, students, and mentors. I cannot minimize my wife’s input as well. I think, for the most part, I get more credit than I deserve – sometimes less than I should, sometimes more – so it evens out.” Seidel supported 18 Ph.D. students and 38 master’s students and mentored more than 30 postdocs while at CSU. He retired in 2011 but remained active in his scholarly pursuits. Over the course of his career, he had 192 publications and nearly 5,000 citations. The Founders Day Medal was first awarded in 2010 and is among the most

prestigious honors at Colorado State University, awarded to individuals, families or organizations whose contributions have had a significant, transformative, and lasting impact on the University’s history and progress. CSU’s Founders Day celebrates the institution’s creation and the collective impact of its students and scholars on the state, nation, and the world, as well as celebrating the University’s service to the people of Colorado. The Founders Day medal is traditionally awarded to the recipient or (in the case of a posthumous recipient) to their family on Founders Day, Feb. 11. This year, in consideration of COVID public health protocols, an event is being planned for later this spring to celebrate Seidel’s achievements and contributions. President McConnell will present the medal to Seidel’s family at that time.

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College of Natural Sciences

Best teacher awards..............................4 KRNC Recipes......................................6 New CHHS podcast.............................7 Honoring Chancellor Blake................8 CPC needs you...................................10 Notable women Alumni....................12 Calendar of events..............................14

Justin Sambur, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received a 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship. Awarded annually by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation since 1955, the fellowships honor extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers whose “creativity, innovation and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.”

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Ryan Morrison, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been selected for a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Morrison will use the $500,000 in funding from this prestigious early-career faculty award to study how floodplain restoration can benefit natural ecosystems and downstream communities.

Warner College of Natural Resources

Rebecca (Becky) Niemiec, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, has been named manager of the state’s Bureau of Animal Protection program. The Colorado Department of Agriculture announced Niemiec’s appointment of the BAP program, saying that her role is to prevent the neglect, mistreatment and abuse of animals in Colorado.

Academic Advancement Center and School of Education

Fabiola Mora and Mary Ann Lucero of the Academic Advancement Center, both Ph.D. students in the School of Education, have been named 2022 Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) Policy Fellows. Only a handful of graduate students from all higher education institutions in Colorado are chosen each year. The fellows learn from each other and higher education leaders regarding CDHE’s role in Colorado education and research one social determinant of student success, presenting their findings to the CDHE Commission.

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Community reflects on legacy of Mary Ontiveros By CSU MarComm Staff Founding Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros passed away on Feb. 19, a little more than a year after her retirement from a CSU career and education that spanned more than 50 years. Below are some of the many tributes that have poured in to honor her legacy. “Our hearts are with those who are grieving. As a community, we are both bereft and deeply fortunate to have known Mary and benefited from her passion, her compassion, her wisdom, and her unparalleled commitment to CSU. … As she herself said an interview in 2020, ‘There are some pretty significant things that happened historically, and I’m just glad that I was at CSU, because the one common denominator that I think helped me get through everything are the people. It’s really the people that make a difference.’ Mary Ontiveros herself was unquestionably one of the people who made a difference; to offer just one powerful example, she was instrumental in leading the development and university wide adoption of our Principles of Community. And Mary had this kind of transformative impact not just at CSU but for literally thousands of students who are now alumni making a difference in their own ways.” –Joyce McConnell, CSU president “It is impossible to overstate Mary’s impact on our campus over almost half a century. As our first vice president

for diversity, as the longtime head of Admissions, and even in her early years as a leader in student government, she always sought to leave this campus better than she found it. And she did so with her trademark humor, patience, and passion for uplifting everyone around her. So many programs that are part of the fabric of our university – programs that have opened doors for thousands of students – started with Mary sitting down at a table with her colleagues and imagining what might help. More than anything, I valued her as a trusted friend, and like all of her friends, I will miss her greatly. My heart is with her entire family, and with her CSU family as well.” –Tony Frank, chancellor of the CSU System “How do you say goodbye to someone who has been such a part of my journey at Colorado State? My heart is broken as I say farewell to my friend, colleague, and an amazing mentor. What is really more amazing is that Mary was an incredible friend, colleague, and mentor to so many others over her many years at Colorado State! She truly loved CSU and was dedicated to making our university a place where everyone was welcomed and included. She has left a legacy and a challenge for us all to continue to work together to achieve the goal that she spent her professional and personal life committed to.” –Blanche Hughes, vice president for student affairs

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Celebrating the 2022 Best Teacher Awards

By University Advancement

Each year, students, faculty, and alumni nominate teachers who’ve inspired them and made an impact in their lives for the Best Teacher Awards. The 2022 recipients of the Best Teacher Awards, representing six colleges, will be celebrated March 30 at the Best Teacher Awards banquet. Organized by the Colorado State University Alumni Association, event tickets are available – $5 for students, $15 for Alumni Association members, and $20 for nonmembers. Tickets include a plated dinner and dessert. The best teacher awards will be Wednesday, March 30, 5:30 - 8 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Theatre. 2022 recipients are listed below.

Anna Fails (D.V.M., ’87; Ph.D., ’99)

David Most (Ph.D.)

Eric Ishiwata (B.A., ’97; Ph.D.)

Noa Roman-Muniz (M.S., ’04; D.V.M.)

Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences Anna Fails is an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, teaching both veterinary and human biology. She began her doctoral studies at CSU in 1994 and began teaching in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in 1998. She earned her Ph.D. in 1999. That same year, Anna developed a graduate-level human neuroanatomy class where she remains the coordinator and sole lecturer. During this time, Anna discovered her desire to pass along knowledge and instill a love for learning and thought teaching might be a good fit. After 27 years filled with meaningful interactions with students and inspiring the next generation of educators, Anna knows she made the right decision. “Dr. Fails inspires me by how enthusiastic she is about the content she teaches. She is always a ball of energy and it makes class so much better. She expects us to work and study hard, but she also reminds us to keep doing the things we love. – Liz Patton, graduate student (’25) Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Ethnic Studies An associate professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies, as well as a diversity, equity, and inclusion Extension specialist for the Office of Engagement and Extension, Eric Ishiwata received his B.A. from CSU in 1997 and focuses his work on supporting immigrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking workers throughout Colorado. A humanitarian in every sense of the word, Eric sits on myriad committees and boards devoted to engaging and uplifting typically underrepresented communities, while also searching for ways to connect first-generation undergraduate students to community-engaged work. He cites the growing crew of talented, hardworking former students who are having tangible impacts on the communities they serve as one of his greatest achievements as an educator. “Eric is a tireless advocate who is always finding ways to help his students and doing work that puts CSU in a great light. I am constantly in awe of him and hope that one day I will have the impacts he has on his students and community.” – Benjamin Schrader, Director, Adult Learner and Veteran Services (B.A., ’09; M.A. ’11)

Christina Minihan (B.S., ’09; M.M.P., ’10; Ph.D., ’14)

Assistant professor, Warner College of Natural Resources, Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources & Instructor, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Journalism and Media Communication Christina Minihan is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and an instructor in the journalism department. She is an author, collaborator, and culinary entrepreneur. She received her B.A. in 2009, her Master of Management Practice with an emphasis in marketing in 2010, and her Ph.D. in culinary tourism in 2014, all from CSU. She has a heart for teaching and loves to help students reach their full potential, discover their best selves, embrace their passions, and land their dream jobs. “Christina Minihan is truly the most dedicated professor I came in contact with during my years at CSU. Her commitment to her students and to CSU shines just as bright as she does, and I would not have been able to complete my programs without her support, encouragement, and guidance.” – Vitoria Dante, alumna (’19 ’20)

Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Education A CSU faculty member since 2003, David Most is an associate professor in the School of Education. In the classroom, he creates an atmosphere of collaboration and discussion with the ultimate aim of challenging ideas. David states his greatest purpose in being an educator is empowering his students to achieve their goals. He is inspired by those who are committed to building justice and is always searching for a deeper understanding of how statistical tools can be applied. He is consistently recognized as being an outstanding educator and also holds an appointment as an associate professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics in the School of Public Health. “David Most is kind, humble, and considerate of his students. The vibe of his classes was always welcoming and democratic, and he never portrayed himself as a professor who could not be challenged. He always gave us the confidence to ask questions even if we thought they might be too basic.” – Hsiao-Ching Lin, alumna (’17, ’21)

Professor and director of undergraduate programs, College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Sciences Noa Roman-Muniz is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. She grew up in Puerto Rico and earned her M.S. in clinical sciences from CSU in 2004. She began teaching at CSU in 2008, served as the Extension dairy specialist for 11 years, and, in 2019, she was named the director of undergraduate programs for the department. She believes in creating inclusive learning spaces where students are encouraged to ask why, foster their curiosity, and develop their passions. Throughout her time as an educator, she has enjoyed developing and facilitating educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as livestock caretakers and farm supervisors. “Dr. Noa does everything to the fullest, working her hardest to support her students and set them up for success. As a Puerto Rican woman, she is someone I see myself in and has become my role model. She is extremely smart and compassionate, and I strive to be more like her every day.” – Miranda Zuvich, student (’22)

Steven J. Simske

Professor, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, Department of Systems Engineering Steven J. Simske is a professor in the Department of Systems Engineering. After working for more than 20 years for such notable organizations as NASA, HP, and HP Labs, he transitioned to teaching and became a CSU faculty member in 2018. One of his proudest moments in teaching is when he was able to show a student how varied a career in engineering could be before helping her land her dream job. He is a firm believer that learning is not something we do but is what we are. He is the author of more than 450 publications, holds more than 220 U.S. patents, has authored four books, and is currently working on his next three. “Steve Simske promotes a culture of trust, respect, and confidence in the department, his colleagues, and every one of his students. He is an advocate of the high-quality educational program at CSU and committed to supporting every student to progress to their highest potential. Being in his class is simply exciting.” – Aleksandra Scalco, graduate student (’22)

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Starting May 1, 2022, plastic bags will no longer be available at grocery check-outs and customers will be charged a small fee per paper bag. Below are some tips to help get your household ready! Get your bags ready Dust off your reusable bags or stock up – find them at your local grocery store, thrift store, or from online groups that share items for free. Most households need 5-10 reusable bags. Wash your bags Reusable bags require regular cleaning just like any item that comes into contact with food. Give your reusable bags a wash after each use. Stash them strategically Place reusable bags in your car, bike trailer, purse, or backpack so you alwayshave them when you need them.

Get going Start using your reusable bags each time you shop. Get creative Already in the checkout line, but forgot your bags? Often a purse or backpack can cover smaller purchases. Most stores will pack your purchases back into your cart and you can then transfer them directly to your car or bike trailer. Spread the word Help friends and family create their own BAG PLAN by sharing this list with them!

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For more delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and cooking and nutrition classes, contact the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at (970) 495-5916 or see chhs. colostate.edu/krnc. More health tips are also available at pinterest.com/ coloradostateu/colorado-state-health-and-wellbeing. Lastly, don’t forget to sign up for the KRNC monthly newsletter! The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, part of CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

Chocolate peppermint fig truffles This delicious dessert contains figs which are an excellent source of dietary fiber and help digestion. Peppermint can ease digestive discomfort making these a perfect post-meal treat! Serving Size: 2 truffles Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried figs • 1/4 cup cocoa powder • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract • Pinch salt • 1/8 cup water (more if needed) • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a food processor, combine figs, cocoa powder, olive oil, mint extract, and salt. 2. Process until figs are broken down, then slowly add in the water until the mixture clumps into a sticky ball.

3. Scoop and roll into balls and place in a container. Freeze for 1 hour. 4. Microwave chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stir, and repeat until completely melted. 5. Roll truffles in melted chocolate or drizzle melted chocolate on top then refrigerate to set. 6. Enjoy!

Nutrition information / amount per serving Calories – 190 Total fat – 8 g Saturated fat – 3 g Cholesterol – 0 mg Sugars – 22 g Protein – 3 g Total Carbohydrates – 33 g Dietary Fiber – 7 g Sodium – 78 mg Added Sugars – 5 g

Chickpea avocado salad Try this quick, delicious and colorful chickpea salad full of antioxidants and nutrients. A serving provides a good source of Vitamin C, E, and Copper, all of which are needed for natural collagen production! Serving Size: 1/2 cup Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 (15.5)-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced • 1 small red onion diced • 1 medium avocado, diced For dressing: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 tablespoon garlic • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl add chickpeas, tomato, and red onion. Toss to combine. 2. In a jar add olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Shake to combine 3. Pour dressing onto salad and toss to coat. 4. Top salad with avocado and fresh parsley. 5. Enjoy!

Nutrition information / amount per serving Calories – 247 Total fat – 17 g Saturated fat – 2 g Cholesterol – 0 mg Sugars – 4 g Protein – 6 g Total Carbohydrates – 21 g Dietary Fiber – 7 g Sodium – 167 mg Added Sugars – 0 g

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Listen to new CHHS podcast on health

By Melanie Chaffey

Podcasts have been exploding across the entertainment sector for several years, and now the the Colorado State University's College of Health and Human Sciences is unveiling its own to be added to your queue. Anyone interested in how research is impacting human health, and anyone interested in lively, engaging conversations between members of the CHHS community, should give a listen to “Health and Human Science Matters.”

The Shamrock Plant By Anna Jelden

A podcast is born

The hosts of “Health and Human Science Matters” are Avery Martin, digital media strategist and podcast producer, and Matt Hickey, associate dean for research and graduate studies, in CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences. They first got the idea to start a podcast during the 2021 CHHS Research Day, when it was casually mentioned by fellow CHHS staff members. “Jen Garvey and Gretchen Gerding, key members of the CHHS family, suggested the notion of a podcast, almost as an off-hand remark, in one of our discussions,” said Hickey. “At least for me, a lightbulb went on, and we decided to work together to give it a go.” “After a few meetings and equipment orders, the podcast was in production,” Martin said. “I have some background in audio editing from my time as production director with the campus radio station 90.5 KCSU Fort Collins as well, so it all came together perfectly.”

Human side of research

While the main goal of the podcast is to highlight the amazing research taking place in the college, the conversations in the podcast revolve around the exploration of who someone is, exploring how they got interested in their research subject, what brought them to CSU, and what they love about working at a land-grant institution. “The aim is to get to know the people who make up the CHHS community,” said Hickey. “The conversations intentionally feature discussions of both the person and the ‘scholar’ – not merely what one does ‘as an academic.’ Educational pathways, key mentors, family memories, personal interests, are all part of the conversation.” When looking for interviewees, Martin and Hickey had one goal in mind: balance. The people interviewed within the podcast include one colleague from each of the eight academic units, a graduate student recipient of the CHHS Dean’s Fellowship, and one special guest during each season. One of the guests this season is Lise Youngblade, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, whose vision is to highlight the impact of the outstanding research in the college. “I am thrilled by the opportunity to showcase the amazing people in our college and the fascinating work they do,” Youngblade said. “We have one of the most unique colleges on campus with our blend of disciplines. Yet, we all are committed to our mission of improving the health and well-being of people, their communities, and the environments in which they live. Avery and Matt are the perfect hosts for the podcast, and they have an exceptional way of drawing stories and connections from their guests – and in so doing, helping our college share our tremendous impact. Health and human sciences truly do matter.” Martin and Hickey are excited about the potential of the podcast to spotlight the incredible faculty and students in the college. “I hope that the podcast will inspire prospective students, undergraduate or graduate, to want to be a part of our college after hearing directly from their potential professors,” said Martin. “Also, I’d like listeners to gain a greater understanding of CSU’s land-grant mission because I knew little to nothing about it during my time here as an undergraduate.”

Research impact

Both Martin and Hickey are passionate about the college, and about bringing attention to the amazing accomplishments that take place here every day. “Recording Health and Human Science Matters has opened my mind to the many ways our faculty truly impact the world,” Martin said. “From construction management to social work, our diverse college collectively makes a positive impact on every facet of human life. For someone who doesn’t come from a science background, I have a new appreciation and understanding of the STEM and social and behavioral sciences disciplines. Working with Matt is truly an honor, as well – that man knows a little bit about everything, and you can tell how much he loves both his career and his colleagues.” Hickey added: “Collaborating with Avery and getting to know members of the CHHS community better has been the most rewarding aspect of recording this podcast. It has been so fun, even better than I imagined.” The first season of “Health and Human Science Matters” is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Take a few minutes out of your day to give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed!

Feeling lucky? The shamrock plant is popular around St. Patrick’s day due to its similarity to the four-leaf clover. This lucky little plant can be grown indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in a garden. Shamrocks are actually a type of wood sorrel. Although they are most commonly seen in the green variety, shamrock plants can also be purple. When grown indoors, shamrocks can reach heights around 6-8 inches. The name shamrock comes from the Irish word “seamróg”, which translates to young clover. According to legend, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity while spreading Christianity throughout Ireland. Shamrock plants fold up their leaves at night and open them again in the morning. This is known as nyctinasty, and can be seen in other plants like tulips or calatheas. They also produce beautiful blooms during the winter. These plants don’t mind being crowded, so only re-pot them if it’s absolutely necessary.

How to Grow Your Own Shamrock Plant The Shamrock plant can be a great addition to your home year-round! Place your plant in a room that has good air circulation. These plants like bright, indirect light for optimal growth and flowering. During their active growth periods they prefer slightly moist soil.

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Honoring life of Chancellor Emeritus Joe Blake By Cara Neth

Joe Blake, chancellor emeritus of the CSU System and long-time advocate for higher education in Colorado, passed away Feb. 15 at the age of 86. “The Colorado State University System joins in honoring the life and legacy of our dear friend, Joe Blake,” Chancellor Tony Frank said in a statement. “Joe was the first full-time chancellor of our System, a tireless advocate for education, and one of the staunchest champions of our students and scholars. He was also a model of grace, goodwill, and good humor, whose love of language, passion for ideas, and commitment to this state and its people were unsurpassed. We are grateful to have had Joe on our team, and he remains in our hearts.” Blake became an enthusiastic advocate for the CSU System and its campuses when former Gov. Bill Owens appointed him to serve on the Board of Governors in 2006. Blake became the System’s first full-time chancellor in 2009, a post he held until 2011. He continued to work for the System as chancellor emeritus and as a highly successful fundraiser for campus programs and scholarships up until he died. A high-profile son of Denver, Blake graduated from East High School and returned to his home state after earning his bachelor’s degree in English literature from Dartmouth College. He then attended law school at the University of Colorado and was part of the executive management team that led the development of Highlands Ranch south of Denver. He worked for nearly a decade as president and chief executive officer of the influential Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, striving to diversify the regional economy and strengthen ties between business and civic leadership. Along the way, Blake helped bring Major League Baseball

to Colorado and served on the boards of many philanthropic organizations. For his tireless work and community advocacy, Blake was inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in 2017. Former Chair of the CSU System Board of Governors Doug Jones, a close friend of Blake’s, said he epitomized community leadership. “He was always about community first and himself second, and he always found common ground with people. He had an amazing career – what he’s done and where he’s been,” said Jones, noting Blake’s early career as an FBI agent and legislative aide on Capitol Hill, his integral role in creating Highlands Ranch, and his leadership at the Chamber and the CSU System.

“Somehow Joe Blake was always able to connect the dots with people, and it was because he genuinely loved humans, he loved people, and he loved Denver. Nobody loved this community more than Joe Blake, and he truly gave as his time, talent, and treasure. Everybody he touched, he left them with a smile, and I am honored, fortunate, and lucky to have spent so much time with him.” In his System leadership roles, Blake helped shape policies that allowed the CSU System to successfully weather the Great Recession. Later, that groundwork helped the System’s campuses get through financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also developed a critical strategic plan for the System and

supported the successful launch of CSU Global, the nation’s first fully online public university. In his emeritus role, the former chancellor remained a champion of CSU’s land-grant mission in Colorado community engagement, economic development, and higher-education access and opportunities for students, including as chair of CSU’s Master of Tourism Management program. “Joe Blake’s commitment to higher education made an incredible impact on all of the CSU System’s Universities. More importantly he improved the lives of our students and the citizens of Colorado. We are grateful for his leadership and grace,” said Kim Jordan, chair of the CSU System Board of Governors.

Summer session funding gives students more financial support By Allison Sylte In-state students who want to enroll in summer classes at the Colorado State University Fort Collins campuses will have more support than ever thanks to an additional $640,000 in one-time, need-based financial aid recently approved by the Board of Governors. This means nearly 1,000 students will receive support from the CSU Tuition Assistance Grant in Summer Session 2022, an increase from the 600 who benefited the previous two summers. “We are very grateful to the CSU Board of Governors for investing in our summer tuition assistance program with this infusion of funds as part of a $1 million package they approved specifically for increasing financial aid to students,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Mary Pedersen. Last fall, the board committed $9 million in new resources for CSU over the next three years to support increased financial aid for rural and lowerincome students; further development of data tools to analyze and inform student success decision making for all students, investments in academic and

co-curricular improvements to support marginalized populations, faculty professional development, academic enrichment, and targeted interventions at the college and department level; and more. “The timing of this large infusion for the Summer 2022 session is critical given the impacts of COVID, and the extenuating financial circumstances some of our students and their families have faced these past two years,” Pedersen said. “These additional funds will be incredibly impactful for our students who want to attend summer classes to allow them to stay on track for graduation, but otherwise might not be able to afford to do so.” The CSU Office of Institutional Research has found a positive correlation between summer session enrollment and student success, including greater retention and graduation rates, especially for rising sophomores and juniors. “There are two great time-saving benefits to summer classes,” said Anne Van Arsdall, the director of CSU Summer. “The first is getting caught up on courses needed for graduation, and the second is

getting ahead on credits.” This summer, CSU will offer more than 1,700 sections with varying term lengths and instructional methods, including face-to-face, online and hybrid. Students can use the Courses at a Glance tool on the CSU Summer website to filter for summer courses by course delivery type this year, in addition to subject, term, and AUCC category. Van Arsdall said many students use the summer to focus on more challenging courses and experiential learning opportunities that they may not have time for during the fall and spring. “There are so many experiential learning opportunities during the summer on the mountain campus and beyond,” Van Arsdall said. “This is a great time to do internships, study abroad, and participate in the field experiences and research they might not be able to fit in during the fall and spring. The summer is certainly a great opportunity to get hands-on.” Registration for summer classes begins on RAMweb at noon on Tuesday, March 22.

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By Classified Personnel Council Have you wanted to advocate for and support concerns important to State Classified employees at CSU? Have you thought about meeting new people, making connections, and collaborating with people across CSU? Are you reading this, thinking you want to learn more? Many before you have answered the call to become a Classified Personnel Council member. Employee councils like CPC, the Administrative Professionals Council (APC), and Faculty Council are the key elements in the practice of shared governance at Colorado State University, giving employees a voice and allowing us to actively participate in making positive changes at CSU. The Council represents CSU State Classified employees on issues such as raises, parking, work-life balance, supervisor training, employee recognition, while also contributing to university committees across campus. The mission of the CPC is to promote, improve, and protect the role of State Classified employees within the University. In 2022, CPC is busy focusing on the following issues on behalf of State Classified employees: 1) new employee challenges related to navigating the hybrid working environment created by the pandemic; 2) partnering with Colorado WINS and tracking the collective bargaining agreement for State Classified employees; and 3) contributing to the development and implementation of CSU’s Courageous Strategic Transformation Initiative. “This has been a transformative and exciting year for the CPC,” shares CPC Chair Adrian Macdonald. “I have been added to President McConnell’s Executive Leadership Team to provide a State Classified employee perspective to University leadership. We have also started to build a relationship with Colorado WINS, the union that now represents State employees, and we have found we share many of the same goals. We look forward to continuing to build these relationships and help the University as it rolls out the Courageous Strategic Transformation in the coming months.”

CPC has five committees responsible for furthering the mission of the Council: • The Executive Committee is comprised of the chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer, and acts on behalf of the Council between regular meetings. • The Communications Committee shares information about the council, University, and State Classified employees through various media channels, including Facebook. • The Employee Recognition Committee oversees CPC recognition and award opportunities. • The Legislative Committee reviews and reports on legislation that may affect the University, and specifically those measures that could affect State Classified employees. • The Employee Engagement and Experience Committee is responsible for council outreach and events and finding ways to improve the work lives of employees by sharing resources related to mental and physical health. All State Classified employees working half-time or more who have been employed by CSU for at least one year at are eligible for membership. To become a CPC representative, check out the self-nomination process at: cpc.colostate. edu/interested-in-joining-cpc. Applications are accepted through March 31, 2022, and the membership term begins July 2022. All CPC meetings are open to the public. Join CPC on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. to gain a better understanding of what the meetings are like and to discover more of what it means to be a member. Email cpc_chair@colostate.edu for the details or visit cpc.colostate.edu for more information. You can also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ColoradoStateUniversityCPC.

Administrative Professional Council is here to help By Administrative Professional Council

Sometimes you can feel alone, like a tiny spec on a large planet. We have been a little quiet the past couple of years, but the Administrative Professional Council (APC) has been working diligently behind the scenes in support of all AP staff at CSU. What is the APC, you ask? It is a council made up of 46 representatives from 15 colleges and divisions at the university. In addition, we have ex-officio members and shared governance representatives from the Classified Personnel Council (CPC), Faculty Council, and Human Resources. The APC holds monthly meetings and invites CSU officials and presenters on relevant topics to share their knowledge and receive feedback. APC members and alternates also sit on more than 20 university committees to advocate for our constituents and each APC member also contributes ideas and service to the following internal committees: AP Advocacy, Communications, Equity & Social Justice, Nominations & Elections, Policies & Procedures, Recognition, and Service & Engagement. While it isn’t as glamorous as being a social media influencer, you can be a CSU AP influencer! Nominations & Elections will be holding elections in the next month for new APC representatives. Feel free to reach out to any APC member

for additional information about serving on the APC and watch for an email from us mid-March with instructions on how to nominate yourself or a colleague. Some of our recent discussions and actions have centered around affordable housing, budget, food insecurities, retirement plans and benefits, and AP representation in high-level discussions on campus. All monthly APC meetings are open to AP staff on campus. Contact your area representative on the APC member page for directions on how to join virtually. The APC Recognition Committee also coordinates the CSU AP Star and Distinguished Administrative Professional Awards. Nominations just closed recently, so watch for our exciting announcement in the coming weeks to see who has been recognized for their outstanding work. Our annual recognition event spotlights these award winners and also makes an effort to appreciate all the work that has been done this year by all AP staff. This year, it will be held at the Holiday Twin Drive-In on Thursday April 28. Save the date! The next time you’re feeling like a tiny spec at CSU, look around and know that we are there with you, advocating for you, and celebrating you – even if you don’t see us.

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Women's History Month:

Meet some incredible Rams

Women’s history month has begun, which means it’s time take a look at the women who have not only shaped Colorado State Universities’ history, but also made their dreams come true. This is a list of 20 of the most notable women alumni from Colorado State University. Some of these names are household names, but some of them, you would have never heard of before. Take a trip down memory lane and experience how these amazing women went from an ordinary Colorado State University Student to living their dream.

By Kadyn Thorpe

Lillian GreeneChamberlain

Rebecca Skloot

Tara Ruttley

Becky Hammon

Elizabeth Coy Lawrence

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen

Jenny Cavnar

Mary Cleave

First, Lillian Greene-Chamberlain established the first women’s track team in school history in 1960. Next, Chamberlain was the first woman to receive an athletic scholarship, now named the “Lillian GreeneScholarship.” Lastly, Chamberlain was the first African American female athlete in Colorado State University history. After graduation, she served as the first women director of the Physical Education and Sports Program for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain has been put down in history as a pioneer for women’s sports.

Elizabeth Coy Lawrence made history as the first and only female among the initial three graduates of Colorado State University in 1884. Lawrence, along with the other two graduates of the State Agricultural College founded the Alumni Association. Lawrence went on to teach preparatory-level classes at Colorado State University, served 14 terms as president of the Larimer County Pioneer Society and as a historian for the Fort Collins Woman’s club.

While attending Colorado State University pursuing a biology degree, Rebecca Skloot signed up for a creative writing course, and the first assignment in her class was to write about something someone forgot. This assignment was the start of Skloot’s No. 1 New York Times bestseller, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, later made into an HBO Film. Skloot later founded the Henrietta Lacks Foundation which helps provide financial assistance to people who were “involved in historic research cases without their knowledge, consent, or benefit,” which is what Skloot’s book is based off of.

As the first female athlete to ever win four gold medals at the same Olympics Games, Amy Van DykenRouen has been placed in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. It wasn’t until she transferred from the University of Arizona to Colorado State University that she achieved world class status. In 1994, her graduation year, she was named the NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year. She went on to win six gold medals, competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Earning her degree in Biology and her master’s in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering form Colorado State University, Tara Ruttley went on to work for NASA in 2001. During her time at Colorado State University, Ruttley was involved with the Colorado Space Grant Consortium and the student branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, which introduced her to the world of space travel and the aspects of maintaining health during space travel.

Jenny Cavnar has been the sportscaster for the Colorado Rockies since 2012 and this year she was named the Sportscaster of the Year for the state of Colorado by the National Sports Media Association. Graduating in 2004 with a degree in Communications and Business Administration, Cavnar went on to work with the Padres for 4 years before she came back to Colorado to make her mark on broadcasting for the Rockies.

It was difficult for Becky Hammon, a 5-foot-6 point guard, to get a college basketball team to give her a chance, but Colorado State University took Hammon on and has never regretted it. Breaking Ram records one after the other and winning the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the best senior player under 5-foot-8, Hammon has pushed the idea that basketball players need to be tall. After graduation and tearing her ACL during a WNBA game, she started working as an assistant coach for the NBA San Antonio Spurs. Now, she is planning on leaving the Spurs to start coaching for the WNBA Las Vegas Aces.

Graduating in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Mary Cleave went on to be selected as a NASA Astronaut. She has flown two space shuttle missions as well as led multiple research and scientific exploration programs that involved the Hubble Space Telescope. She retired as an astronaut in 2007 and now serves as an environmental engineer in Maryland, serving as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Bonnie Ross

Dominique Dunne

Names one of the 10 most powerful women in video games by Fortune Magazine in 2014, Bonnie Ross has been praised for fighting against gender discrimination in a maledominated industry. Going to work for Microsoft right after her college graduation, Ross was fortunate enough to work on Microsoft’s first basketball video game. She grew in the company and soon she was responsible for the Halo video game Franchise.

Dominique Dunne is best known for her role as Dana Freeling in the 1982 movie, “Poltergeist.” Dunne attended Colorado State University to study acting after spending some time in Italy learning Italian and studying art. After Colorado State University, she made her way back to Los Angeles and landed her first role in the television movie, “Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker.”

Elizabeth Corrin Maurus

Marcia Middel

Janay DeLoach

Polly Baca

Janay DeLoach began attending Colorado State University in 2003 with a track and field scholarship. After her graduation, she participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics and the London 2012 Olympics, Deloach competed in the track and field long jump and was fortunate enough to bring back a bronze medal for Team USA in 2012.

Polly Baca made history when she was not only the first woman of color to serve in the Colorado Senate, but also the first Latina to serve in the state Senate anywhere in the United States. Baca received her B.A. in political science in 1962 at Colorado State University and went on to pave the way for others to hold office, who weren’t able to before.

Elizabeth Corrin Maurus always had a passion for singing and music. While she attended Colorado State University, she would spend her time opening for touring musicians. Maurus collaborated with DJ Harry of SCI Fidelity Records on a song featured on popular television shows such as The O.C. and Veronica Mars. After graduation, she opened for Lenny Kravitz during his Love Revolution Tour.

Marcia Middel never finished under third in any swimming competition during her time at Colorado State University. Middel placed in the top three in the 50 and 100 freestyles in her years competing for Colorado State University in 1971 and 1972. Once graduated, Middel pursued her master's and doctoral degree in psychology. Now, Middel is an awardwinning psychologist and director of the Mental Health Center of Denver.

Susan Butcher

Susan Butcher began training dogs when she was only 16 years old. In 1972 Butcher attended Colorado State University pursuing a veterinary medicine degree, while continuing her love for dogs and dogsled racing. After graduation, Butcher moved to Alaska to begin training for the Iditarod sled-dog race. Butcher came in first in the Iditarod race in 1986-1988, which made her the only musher in history to win the Iditarod three years in a row.

Denna Thomsen

Stephanie Davis

Kim Mestdagh

Kelsey Martinez

Leslie Jones

Stephanie Davis has climbed outrageous mountains, including the Salathe Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite, which she was the first woman to free climb. During her time at Colorado State University in the literature graduate program, she proposed to do her master's project on mountaineering literature. This project resulted in her book, High Infatuation, based on her experiences through her career of climbing.

Coming to Colorado State University from Belgium, Kim Mestdagh left in 2009 as one of the school’s best women’s basketball players. She is number two in career 3 pointers, trailing behind Becky Hammon. Mestdagh has competed in the Tokyo Olympics, representing her home country: Belgium. She joined the Belgian Cat’s women’s basketball team and after ten years, she decided to step down from the national team.

Serving as the first female assistant coach of the Oakland Raiders, Kelsey Martinez specialized in strength and conditioning, which trained players on how to avoid injuries and get more powerful. Martinez graduated from Colorado State University in 2015 majoring in health and exercise science. After her work with the Raiders was finished, she moved back to Colorado to help train student athletes in Pueblo.

After training in dance studios through her youth, Denna Thomsen furthered her education in the arts by attending Colorado State University. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to join the Hysterica Dance Company. She danced for celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Ke$ha and Madonna. Now, as a co-founder of the monthly dance show Congress, Thomsen is a desired collaborator in the dance community.

As a former cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live, Leslie Jones has swept the nation with her comedy. Jones transferred to Colorado State University to play basketball where she was later named the “Funniest Person on Campus” after she entered a comedy contest on campus. After graduation, she went into the world of comedy and is now named on TIME magazine’s 2017 World’s 100 Most Influential People list..

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CSU team designs accessible custom podium By Allison Sylte

The podium inside Colorado State University’s Alder Hall classroom 123 might look simple at first glance, but it will make a world of difference to those who use it. “It’s not rocket science, and that’s why I want to talk about it,” said Eric Tisdale, the director of IT for the College of Health and Human Sciences. Tisdale spearheaded the podium project, which is the culmination of a year of work involving multiple groups on campus. It is optimized to ensure that people with special needs have the same access to important teaching tools as everyone else. Instructors who use wheelchairs are able to raise and lower the podium, which also comes with a moveable AV system with a touch screen that anyone can operate as long as they have a laptop. The podium will also benefit those who have recently been injured or have acquired a physical condition that requires extra accommodation. “It will be nice to have something available so I can independently teach in the classroom,” said James Peth, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, who uses a wheelchair. He said he has previously had to bring in his own equipment to ensure that he’s able to teach his classes, and was tapped to provide feedback in

order to ensure that the new podium design would actually be functional.

A cross-campus collaboration

The need for the podium first came to the attention of the Assistive Technology Resource Center in the Department of Occupational Therapy in January 2021. It was later prioritized by the Inclusive Physical and Virtual Campus Committee, and pitched to the Classroom Review Board, of which Tisdale is a member. Tisdale started looking for solutions and reached out to Facilities Management for their input on what an Americans with Disabilities Actcompliant podium should look like. Classroom Support Services has experimented with adjustable heights podiums in the past, but has not found a “universally good solution,” according to Allen Sneesby, an IT technician with classroom support services. “When we met with Facilities and the College of Health and Human Sciences, I knew that this build was going to be different,” he said.

3D printed model of the podium Before construction, Kyle Presnell printed a 3D model of the Alder Hall

podium. Project Manager Drew Douglas worked with architectural intern Kyle Presnell on a design. “The old podiums weren’t really universal, they were oversized, they were too tall, and they looked like they were from the 1990s – they were just big and bulky,” Presnell said. “I was thinking about coming up with a design for a sit-stand desk that can be placed in any of the classrooms across campus.” This included ensuring the new podium was ADA accessible and had a document camera that was available to everyone. Presnell was able to build a 3D model of the podium over the course of a weekend, and the final version was ultimately constructed in CSU’s own carpentry shop. “We wanted it to be universal, we wanted it to be cost effective, we wanted it to be timeless,” Presnell said. Since it was built in house at a cost not significantly more than the average classroom revamp, Douglas said he’s hopeful the podium’s design becomes more common. “It’s kind of gained momentum around campus, and hopefully we will see this design in a lot more classrooms and hopefully get more feedback from it,” Douglas said. “We hope to do more in the future, since the reviews have been good so far,” Sneesby said.

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ACT Human Rights Film Festival Kickoff Party Tuesday, March 8, 7 – 9 p.m. Odell Brewing Join us for the seventh annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival's Kickoff Party at Odell Brewing in Fort Collins. Check out the 2022 festival’s trailers, brush up on your ACT trivia to win festival passes or tickets, and sample our signature ACT Screening Sessions festival brew by Odell.

FITlife Wellness Event Wednesday, March 9, 1 – 2 p.m. Virtual Starting March 9, employees will have an opportunity to join us for virtual Wellness Wednesdays to learn from wellness experts on a variety of topics. Full program schedule is on the HR website.

Unsettling Universities' Legacy of Settler Colonialism Wednesday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Virtual Leigh Patel is a writer, educator, and cultural worker. Her work is based

in the knowledge that as long as oppression has existed so have freedom struggles. She is a community-based researcher as well as an eldercare provider. Prior to being employed as a professor, she was a middle school language arts teacher, a journalist, and a state-level policymaker. She is also a proud national board member of Education for Liberation, a nonprofit that focuses on supporting low-income people, particularly youth of color, to understand and challenge the injustices their communities face.

Market Poultry Tuesday, March 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Virtual CSU Extension Poultry Production Webinar Series that is open to youth and adults with interest in poultry production. Register to all webinars at tinyurl.com/2p8d8f5a.

Virtuoso Series Concert: Drew Leslie, Trombone Monday, March 21, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. University Center for the Arts & Virtual Faculty artist Drew Leslie presents an evening of exciting new pieces

written to feature the trombone in a recital setting. The program includes Colorado premieres of several works, including “Secure. Contain. Protect.” by Composition Professor James David, “Song of Survival” by Susan Mutter, and “Nostos” for trombone and guitar by Spiros Exaras, with faculty artist Jeff LaQuatra.

Rams without Borders Gala Fundraiser & Networking Event Friday, March 25, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Please help us support Rams Without Borders in our mission to assist communities in need through engineering projects that give experience to young engineers and empower students to make a difference. All proceeds from this event go to our club operations and projects domestic and international. Stay for the food, drink, networking, silent auction, fun and more.

Service Saturday Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CSU Environmental Learning Center Join our monthly volunteer event to tackle the most pressing needs on the

A universal design

One of the true benefits of the adjustable height podium is the fact that it can benefit everyone, not just those who use wheelchairs. “The podium is really an example of universal design because if you’re really tall or really short, you have the ability to make it work for you,” said Marla Roll, the director of the ATRC and member of IPVCC . “It meets the needs ergonomically; it meets the needs of people in wheelchairs.” The podium is an example of a successful collaboration between the College of Health and Human Sciences, the ATRC, the IPVCC, Facilities Management and instructors who use wheelchairs and were able to guide the design process. “I know there are only a few of us teaching from wheelchairs right now, but maybe having podiums like this available will increase the likelihood that faculty with disabilities would want to come here,” Peth said. The IPVCC would like to see these podiums become a campus standard, similar to other standards the group has helped to create. “Even though it’s a small thing, it conveys a lot, like we’ve thought about all kinds of people who come into these classroom spaces,” Roll said. To request a podium like the one in Alder Hall, visit col.st/DWCah.

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Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music #1 Monday, March 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. University Center for the Arts & Virtual With Nicole Asel, Mezzo Soprano; Margaret Miller, Viola; Tim Burns, Piano; Michelle Stanley, Flute; Barbara Thiem, Cello; Jooyeon Chang, Piano; Pablo Hernandez, Oboe; Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet; John McGuire, Horn; and Cayla Bellamy, Bassoon; Drew Leslie, Trombone; Jeff LaQuatra, Guitar.

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