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Michael Smith Natural Resources Building now open By Rob Novak
The new home of Colorado State University’s Warner ollege of Natural Resources, the Michael Smith Natural esources Building, is open for the fall semester with new assrooms and meeting rooms, ample open study space for udents, and a multitude of connections to the natural world. The approximately 50,000-square-foot addition to the xisting building began construction in May 2017, and was ompleted in mid-August. The building’s new main entrance faces west toward he academic spine of campus and Lory Student Center laza. Visitors enter into an extended atrium that features marvelous two-story living wall; the live-edge community bles are made from campus trees getting a second life. The uilding’s exterior is accented with Douglas-fir trimmed soffits nd a 50-foot-tall Douglas-fir glulam pillar that supports the antilevered roof on the west side. “The vision for the addition was set collectively by our ommunity,” said Warner College Dean John Hayes, “and e’re pleased to have delivered on that vision and to welcome
back our students to the new space. We think the new classrooms, study spaces, and the Student Success Center will enhance our academic mission and bolster our community for decades to come.” A student-centric building The college’s first Student Success Center, named for donors and alumni John and Dolores Goodier, will be staffed by the new Warner College Student Ambassadors. Prospective students will explore undergraduate programs while current students will receive resources and career advising in the center. The Prairie Conference Room adjacent to the student success center is available for student organization meetings and other student-oriented activities. New dynamic college teaching spaces for technology-based classes and two new teaching lab spaces for specimen-based courses in ichthyology, dendrology, watershed science and geology are sure to be favorites for students and instructors alike. A 120-seat dynamic general assignment classroom, funded by CSU students, will host classes from majors throughout the university.
The Center for Collaborative Conservation can now be found on the building’s third floor along with the business and human resources offices. The dean’s office occupies the fourth floor of the addition. The addition also adds meeting spaces for the college. A series of small meeting rooms on each floor overlook Sherwood Forest through floor-to-ceiling windows; the garage door window in the Canopy Meeting Room on the fourth floor can be opened to let in the breeze and birdsong. On the west side of the building the large, flexible, Horsetooth Rock Conference Room will be available for groups to hold larger meetings. Along with the building addition, Sherwood Forest is also going to look fresh and improved. A new stone retaining wall will provide far more seating in the area along with an outdoor classroom space. Later this fall, an event to thank donors and christen the building will be held to welcome alumni back to campus and the new home of Warner College.
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APPLAUSE WALTER SCOTT, JR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The CSU Atmospheric Cyclists, 41 Department of Atmospheric Science and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) members, won this year’s Bike to Work Challenge, sponsored by the City of Loveland. The team logged 7,367 miles and 809 commute days, which was estimated to have saved 295 gallons of gas. The challenge was open to all workplaces along the Front Range and included teams in Colorado Springs.
DIVISION OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS The Creative Services team in the Division of External Relations received eight excellence awards from the University and College Designers Association for projects ranging
from a “Find Your State” recruitment brochure to the graphics at Canvas Stadium. The Awards of Excellence from the 48th annual UCDA Design Competition will be on display at the association’s Design Conference, Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
ROUND OF APPLAUSE Two influential faculty members Ann Gill and Sonia Kreidenweis, were named “Women of Vision” by Colorado Women of Influence earlier this summer. Gill, retired dean of the College of Liberal Arts, made a significant impact on CSU during her more than 40 years as a student, teacher, mentor and dean. Kreidenweis, a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science, also serves as the associate dean for research in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
EVERYDAY HEROES The Classified Personnel Council named three outstanding employees as the council’s newest Everyday Heroes over the summer. Emily Farrenkopf has been in her position as office manager for the College of Liberal Arts Academic Support Center for four and a half years. She was nominated for her work with students, making sure they can find the resources they need. If they are struggling Bradley White, a lead custodian for the Lory Student Center for two years, was among the first to complete supervisor training, with the goal of improving himself so he can better serve his customers and coworkers. His nomination cited his work ethic, and always working behind the scenes to make everyone’s day better.
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Mobile Food Pantry returns to CSU campus this fall By Amanda Fiske As students and staff settle into the hustle and bustle of a new school year, the Mobile Food Pantry at CSU is a valuable program for students and staff that provides necessary resources to those facing food insecurity. For a well-balanced start to the fall semester, the Mobile Food Pantry will take place Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. on University Avenue directly north of the Hartshorn Building. As a part of the Rams Against Hunger program, the pantry aims to connect students as well as staff members, with nutritious and affordable food. The partnership with Food Bank for Larimer County began in the Spring of 2017 now takes place once per month. “With the start of the school year, many students are returning to class full-time or coming to school for the first time, and this can have financial implications on their lives,” said Lauren Rhoades, the programs director for the food bank for Larimer County. “This program can help bridge a gap for students and staff that may
find it difficult to fully meet their nutritional needs on their own budgets.” The on-campus location also provides a convenient setting for people looking to make the most of their time and resources. “This reduces the need to travel for food and helps those that visit the pantry stretch the rest of their food budget for the month further,” said Rhoades. This year, 2,264 unique visitors attended the pantry, with over half returning at a later date to utilize the program. While the pantry served approximately 7.3 percent of CSU students, the event also served 1.3 percent of CSU employees. To attend, bring your CSU ID and bags to fill with a selection of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and others food items. The Mobile Food Pantry program is always looking for volunteers, and any CSU student, faculty or staff member can sign up by filling out the RamLink form at ramlink.campuslabs.com/ engage/forms.
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School of Music, Theatre, and Dance remembers Gary Moody By Herman Chavez On the first day of classes, Aug. 20, Colorado State University professor Gary Moody died in a collision between his bicycle and a tanker truck in Berthoud. Moody taught the bassoon studio course as well as music theory, and was highly regarded by both staff and students. He was 62 years old. Dan Goble, director of the School of Music, Theater, and Dance, notified the music department Tuesday morning of Moody’s passing. His untimely death has deeply affected the staff and students of the music department. While campus is taking its time to grieve and process his loss, the school is coming together in strength and unity. Professors have taken it upon themselves to ensure that their community is being supported. The annual music department convocation still took place Wednesday, where Goble took the opportunity to share Moody’s impact on CSU and reaffirm the supportive community. He gave an impassioned speech and saxophone performance in Moody’s memory. Courtney Hunter, a freshman
music education student who was set to start lessons with Moody in the first week of classes, noticed her professor’s effect on his colleagues. “My professor was almost going to cry in class,” Hunter said. “When the news first came out, there were four or five professors crying in their offices. Everyone seemed impacted.” STAFF EXPRESSES SUPPORT Faculty members have not only taken ownership of their roles as educators, but as mentors, by supporting their students, representing one another and honoring Moody’s mark at CSU. Interim Instructor of Music Education Sebastian Adams used a portion of his Introduction to Music Education class the next day to speak to students about the importance of grief. “It was a tough choice to make, to offer a classroom for grieving and remembrance, but to also make it educational,” Adams said. “I tried my best to resolve what Dr. Moody would have wanted; he connected with and cared for many people. He would never want everything to come to a halt that would prevent student growth and development.”
Professor Moody left the students, faculty and staff at the University Center for the Arts with his passion, artistry and personality. The CSU community will continue to remember Gary Moody. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gary and Risë Moody CSU Music Scholarship Fund, at advancing.colostate.edu/ MOODY
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#PROUDTOBE Stephen Brackett (B.A., ’06) found his voice as a philosopher and rapper at Colorado State. When his band, the Flobots, produced a platinum single, the group gave back by providing music education for underprivileged kids in Denver. That’s music to our ears. Brackett and other standout alumni are featured in the University’s new “Proud to Be” advertising campaign, with a video debuting this fall during televised Rams football games. Find stories, photos, and videos at proudtobe.colostate.edu.
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UCA at open house By Jennifer Clary This year is a milestone for the visual and performing arts at Colorado State University, marking the 10th anniversary of the official opening of the University Center for the Arts. Since then, the world-class facility, which houses the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, has provided the space for CSU students to reach new levels of creativity, excellence, and recognition. The UCA has also become a cherished cultural center for northern Colorado, presenting more than 200 events each year. After a successful decade in the state-of-the-art building, there is much to celebrate and the festivities kick off with a celebration and open house on Sunday, Sept. 23, 1-3 p.m. The open house is free and open to the public; however, registration is appreciated. Go to advancing.colostate.edu/ UCAOPENHOUSE2018 ART SHOWCASE The event features the UCA in action, showcasing
performance, studio, exhibition, classroom, design, and clinical spaces. Guests will have the opportunity to experience CSU music ensembles, dance classes, theatrical rehearsals, museum programing, technical production workshops, costume fittings, and many other hands-on activities throughout the afternoon. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the nearby gardens, bring a blanket and sit on the lawn, and purchase fare from local food trucks parked on site. “Thousands of patrons attend our events each year, but the open house is intended to give the public an inside look at how the UCA provides a professional environment for our students each and every day,” said Dan Goble, director of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. “This ‘day in the life’ view of the UCA features students engaged in the creative process, from dance to costume construction, jazz to orchestral performance. This is a day not to be missed.” Complete schedule of events here. music.colostate.edu/ events/uca-10th-anniversary-celebration-and-open-housefree/
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You can become part of CSU history by naming a seat in the UCA. With a gift of $250 to a music, theatre, or dance scholarship, the donor’s name will be placed on a seat in the UCA theatre of their choice. Name a Seat online at NAMEASEAT.COLOSTATE.EDU.
Women Reading @ CSU transitioning into its third year By Drew Smith Women Reading @ CSU is a book club designed for CSU employees and graduate students who identify as women or non-binary, that focuses on appreciating differences, intersectional identities, and diverse experiences. The selected books for each semester center women’s vast and complex experiences by engaging with writing from women of various backgrounds and in multiple genres. Selected titles are also offered at a discount through the CSU Bookstore in an effort to increase access for those who would like to participate in the book club. One of the unique aspects of this club is that participants are not required to commit to the club itself, but rather can choose which books and meetings to join based on their interest. Three book club meetings will be held in Fall 2018 semester, with roughly 5 weeks between each meeting. CREATED BY STAFF Women Reading @ CSU developed over the past two years with funding from the Women & Gender Collaborative grant program under the leadership of Lindsay Mason, the assistant director of Off-Campus Life. The organizing committee for the past two years has also consisted of Graduate and International Student Advisor Katya Stewart-Sweeney, Accounting Technician Marian Willis and Bookstore Administrative Assistant Fran Wilson. Now entering its third year, the book club is undergoing a transition in leadership while creating the opportunity for
other staff members to get involved in moving the program forward. “Serving as the founder and chair for the Women Reading @ CSU book club since 2015 has been a meaningful experience for me,” said Mason. “Hearing the impact the books and book club meetings have had on other women at CSU has been powerful, and I am so appreciative of the opportunity to provide a space for folks to come together, learn, and share with one another. As the book club transitions into a regular offering from the CSU Bookstore with support from the Women & Gender Collaborative, the committee is seeking new members to participate in the program planning and selection of books to read. “For me, Women Reading @ CSU was a way to meet new people on campus and now it’s become an oasis,” said Willis. “I have gained confidence through thought provoking reading that I look forward to every month.” CREATING COMMUNITY ONE BOOK AT A TIME “This program is an example of how an idea can become a reality with direct impact on the culture of CSU and the experiences of those among our campus community,” said Cori Wong, assistant vice president for gender equity and director of the Women & Gender Collaborative at CSU. “I’m eager to see it continue to grow, particularly as more people with a love of reading get involved and share their perspectives to help inform how the program moves forward.”
Women and non-binary staff, faculty, and graduate students who are interested in supporting the Women Reading @ CSU book club are encouraged to email Cori Wong (cori.wong@colostate.edu) or Fran Wilson (fran. wilson@colostate.edu) for more information on how they can get involved.
Fall Semester Reading & Meeting Schedule Wednesday, Sept. 19, noon-1pm, LSC 386 “Hunger,” by Roxanne Gay Tuesday, Oct. 23, noon-1pm, LSC 386 “Girls Burn Brighter,” by Shobha Rao Thursday, Nov. 29, noon-1pm, LSC 386 “Dear Ijeawele,” or “A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions,” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund: New trees needed to restore vegetation loss from summer forest fires
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Durango Forest Fire. Photo by Ryan Cox New trees provided by the forest fund being planted. Photo by Colorado State Forest Service
By Seth Rutherford As the first week of the semester began, many looked toward the mountains and saw a thick haze of lingering smoke. A fire near Silver Creek has been burning since July and a much larger fire west of Aspen is nearly contained, but has raged across 12,000 acres of Colorado forest. The smoke from wildfires is unfortunately nothing new to Colorado residents. But what can we do to help? The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) has an answer: plant more trees. In 2003, the CSFS implemented the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund. Donations made to the fund are used to plant seedlings in areas affected by natural disasters. Each donation of $2 provides one seedling. Over the 15 years of the fund’s efforts, over 122,000 trees have been planted. “When a destructive wildfire hits, the first priority is protecting human life and property,” said CSFS director Mike Lester, “But for the long-term recovery of our communities and forests, planting trees provides an important means to help stabilize soils, protect water supplies and restore the landscape.” Every year, the CSFS treats thousands of acres of forestland to improve the overall quality of forestland health. Disasters such as the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire destroyed so much vegetation that the entire landscape continues to be affected with flooding and mudslides, which is why the CSFS is expressing the importance of replanting trees and restoring vegetation. The seedlings are grown at the CSFS nursery here in Fort Collins to ensure that only the highest quality trees are being used for restoration. “We will forever be grateful for the seedlings we received because of the generosity of people giving to the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund,” said Larimer County landowner James Williams, who lost 35 acres of forest to the High Park Fire in 2012, and was able to begin restoration in 2013 with trees provided by the fund.
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C2C benefits help enrich lives of CSU employees, families By Robert Schur Colorado State University’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty and staff. These opportunities are offered to: • Promote employee health, wellness, and personal advancement • Engage employees in the life of the University • Connect employees and students outside the classroom • Enrich participation in campus programs, classes, and events • Reward employees for their service and involvement in the CSU community
More information on all the benefits outlined here – and more! -- can be found on the website: COMMITMENTTOCAMPUS. COLOSTATE.EDU
Family, Couple and Individual Therapy C2C wellness benefits include half-price of an already low sliding fee for individual, couples and family therapy, teen group, and several other programs through the Center for Family and Couple Therapy.
Campus Connections - Youth Mentoring Program This therapeutic mentoring program pairs youth (ages 11-18) with a CSU student mentor for weekly group sessions on campus for academic support and career planning, encourage positive social skill development, assist with goal setting, and implement wellness programming.
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KENDALL REAGAN NUTRITION CENTER -- C2C covers 40 percent of KRNC’s Healthy You program, 40-100 percent of its diabetes group programs and 50 percent of resting metabolic rate testing and 50 percent of nutrition consoltations for a variety of nutrition needs. ADULT FITNESS PROGRAM -- C2C will pay for 50 percent of the price of an individual membership. Couples or family rates will get a $20 discount in place of the 50 percent for individual membership. HEART DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM -- Now covered as a part of CSU employees’ preventative care benefit (a $400 value) for Anthem health plan subscribers. All others receive a 20 percent discount.
The Employee Assistance Program helps employees and members of their households with personal issues through no-cost counseling services as well as legal and financial planning resources. The EAP is a confidential source of personal support that can be accessed 24 hours a day.
Nursing moms accommodations CSU provides necessary resources, including private, sanitary lactation areas, for breastfeeding or milk expression and authorizes reasonable flexibility in scheduling break times to allow for breastfeeding during the workday. A number of new lactation rooms are open for nursing moms on campus; find them on the interactive campus map on the colostate.edu website under Inclusive Resources.
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By Leah Bosch The Classified Personnel Council (CPC) welcomes you to the new school year and invites you to join us as we continue to represent the state classified personnel at CSU. We are here to disseminate information related to CSU and state classified employees, review bills before the state legislature that impact the University community, recognize and reward CSU employees, host informational sessions and employee appreciation events, and research, review, and recommend ways to improve the work lives of CSU employees. Last year, the CPC was very active. The council met on a monthly basis to discuss current issues and concerns affecting state classified employees at CSU. A record of the meeting minutes can be found at cpc.colostate.edu/council-meetings/. We co-hosted the 7th annual Employee Appreciation event and hosted the CPC Annual Recognition Luncheon. Most work of the CPC is done through our committees which
consist of the communications, employee outreach, legislative, outreach events, and work life committees. To get a more in-depth idea of the hard work these committees do, please see the 2018 Annual Report at cpc. colostate.edu. So, what’s new for the CPC in FY19? The CPC has begun planning for this year’s employee appreciation event to be held on Sept.12 at the LSC Sculpture Garden from 4:00-6:30pm. Council committees are busy planning events, awards, communications, and much more! We’d love for you to come find out more and join us for our upcoming meetings. Times, dates, and locations can be found at cpc.colostate.edu/ council-meetings/. The Sept.13 meeting in Rockwell Hall 119 will feature Aaron Fodge, Aaron Buckley, and Erika Benti who will be discussing alternative transportation initiatives on campus. We hope to see you there! We’d like to leave you with a message from Megan Skeehan,
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Employees can save with CARE program By Emma Chavez The CARE Program at CSU provides employees with information about, and referrals to, agencies and organizations in Northern Colorado that offer low cost or no-cost services. The CARE Program aims to help CSU employees navigate work-life challenges to achieve greater work engagement and successful personal lives. The CARE Program provides information on where employees can access discounted programs/services in Fort Collins. Here is a list of places in Fort Collins that offer discounts to the CSU community. SAFEWAY Every Friday all CSU employees can receive a 10 percent discount of their total grocery purchase. This discount can be combined with the Just for U coupons as well as all other paper coupons. Offer applicable to Fort Collins stores only and you must show your CSU ID at checkout. www.safeway. com OLD NAVY Offers 10 percent discount to all CSU employees and students. The 10 percent discount is applicable every day on your total shopping cart; you just have to show your ID. Some other offers and promotions can be combined with the discount, just ask a sales associate. Fort Collins location only. www.oldnavy.com TARGET Get 5 percent cash back if you sign up for their red discount card. For more information about this program, ask their associates. Target also offers a mobile phone app called “cartwheel.” This app allows you to receive notification of items on sale. Discounted items could be up to 50 percent off. www.target.com
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Drew Smith will serve as the editor in chief at CSU Life for the 2018 & 2019 academic school year. Smith is a senior and Colorado native, pursuing a degree in public relations through the journalism department at CSU. He has been involved on campus since his sophomore year and has assumed several positions on campus including the student coordinator for the University Advancement department, the Public Relations department and recently the Communications department.
Emma Chavez is Community Resources Coordinator for Colorado State University. Get more information about the CARE program at the website: care.colostate.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about the employee CARE program:
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Julianna Cervi will serve as the assistant editor at CSU Life for the 2018 & 2019 academic school year. Cervi is a senior at CSU, pursuing a degree in marketing through the college of business. She has also written for the CSU public relations department and will bring those skills to CSU Life.
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Get to know the Administrative Professional Council As the fall semester begins, the Administrative Professional Council is excited to jump into another year of initiatives and projects in the service of Administrative Professionals across campus. Get to know this year’s APC executive committee, a group of elected APC members who provide leadership to the council and are focused on improving the APC experience at CSU:
Learn more about the Administrative Professional Council and stay up-to-date on the latest initiatives by visiting : H T T P : / / A P. C O L O S T A T E . E D U
Shannon Wagner - Chair
Tori Anderson - APC Secretary
Work: Academic Support Coordinator, Office of Academic and Student Affairs for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering What is your favorite part about serving on the APC? Having the opportunity to do good things for good people. What is your favorite spot on campus? There’s nothing better than taking a quick stroll around the Oval on a nice day!
Work: Research Associate IV, Wheat Breeding and Genetics, College of Agricultural Sciences What is your favorite part about serving on the APC? I love learning about all the amazing initiatives happening on our campus and feeling like we are contributing our voice. Where is your favorite place to eat on campus? The whole campus! My husband and I eat our lunches while we meander through various parts of campus everyday. It’s a great way to see it all grow and change.
Catherine Douras -Vice Chair
Jessica Hunter - Treasurer
Work: Fiscal Manager and Grant Facilitator, College of Agricultural Sciences What is your favorite part about serving on the APC? We have such passionate, thoughtful employees at CSU. Working with APC and the other employee councils to address issues that directly impact CSU employees really brings a sense of purpose to my work on campus. Seeing how much CSU leadership values the work the councils do give me so much pride in our University. What is one tip you would give to a new CSU employee? CSU offers incredible employee benefits – including CSU arts tickets, discounted rec center memberships, community partner discounts, and a wide range of personal and professional development classes. Check out HR and the commitment to campus websites to learn about everything available to you!
Work: Research Project Manager, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory and Ecosystem Science & Sustainability What is your favorite part about serving on the APC? My favorite part of serving on the APC is getting to meet and collaborate with people that I would not have gotten the chance to otherwise. Everyone on campus brings value in a different way and it is a really great learning experience to work with people of different backgrounds and experiences. What is your favorite spot on campus? The Oval. I can’t help but feel the sense of history and pride when walking through.
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New Faces on campus A new semester always means not only new students but also new faculty and staff on campus. Here are a few of the people you’ll see around CSU this year, some for the first time, and some assuming new roles. Watch for more New Faces next month.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Dr. Scott Fahrner became medical director of the Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory after several years as an anesthesiologist and medical director at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs.
Susan Faircloth is the new director of the School of Education. An enrolled member of the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina, she comes to campus from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
James Graham is the director of the Center for Community Partnerships in the Department of Occupational Therapy. He joined CSU from the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Helen Holmquist-Johnson is the new director of the HumanAnimal Bond in Colorado (HABIC) program in the School of Social Work, moving from her role as a research associate in the Social Work Research Center.
Karen Hyllegard has become the head of the Department of Design and Merchandising, after nearly two decades as a faculty member in the department.
Laura Malinin has been appointed director of the new Richardson Design Center, currently under construction and expected to open in 2019. She has been an assistant professor of interior architecture and design in the Department of Design and Merchandising.
Robert Gudmestad is chair of the Department of History. His current research involves using GIS to study the combat between Union gunboats and southern guerrillas during the American Civil War. He has published books and articles on Mississippi River steamboats, the domestic slave trade, the use of football to promote patriotism, and baseball in Richmond, Virginia.
Michelle Stanley, flutist, is associate professor of music. She is an active teacher and performing musician who travels frequently throughout Europe and the U.S. as a recitalist and master teacher, most recently having performed in Italy and Russia.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Dr. David Frisbie, professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and an equine surgeon, has been named director of the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute. He has been a faculty member in the college for nearly 20 years and is an internationally recognized expert in orthopaedic surgery and research, and sports medicine.
PROVOST’S OFFICE
Steven Dandaneau is an associate provost and executive director of the Reinvention Collaborative, a national consortium of research universities dedicated to advancing undergraduate education, housed at CSU. He comes to the university from a position as vice provost for undergraduate affairs at Kansas State.
Kathleen Fairfax is the new Vice Provost for International Affairs. Previously the assistant vice president for international affairs and outreach at South Dakota State University, she is taking over from Jim Cooney, who has moved into a position of special assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice President.
OFFICE OF ENGAGEMENT COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Elissa Braunstein is interim chair of the Department of Economics, as well as editor for the journal Feminist Economics. She spent 2015-2017 working as a Senior Economist at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies.
T. André Feagin is the assistant director of bands and assistant professor of music, serving as conductor of the symphonic band and director of the CSU Marching Band and basketball pep bands. In addition, he teaches courses in undergraduate conducting and marching band techniques. He come to CSU from University of Texas at El Paso.
Amy Smith is the new senior director of Colorado State University Online. She has extensive experience in the field of education, most recently as dean of the School of Education for Capella University. Smith will take over for Interim Senior Director Ashley Stokes who will return to her role as assistant vice president for Engagement and deputy director of CSU Extension.
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH
David Paterson is assistant vice president for research, translation and commercialization, who will work to expand industry sponsored research and relations. He will also review and improve CSU industry engagement procedures. Most recently he was in business and corporate development for Impax Laboratories.
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Backyard chicken owners: Beware of virulent Newcastle disease By Ragan Adams, DVM It’s not the avian flu, but a condition known as virulent Newcastle disease is back in the United States. The disease, which affects wild birds and domestic poultry, has not been found in commercial poultry in the U.S. since 2003. But it was diagnosed in backyard chickens in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in California earlier this year. Virulent Newcastle disease, or vND, is a contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of fowl. It is spread by direct contact with the droppings or respiratory discharges of infected birds. Because the virus can live for a long time in the environment and can be spread by objects such as shoes, clothing and equipment, other flocks in close proximity can quickly become infected.
NO FOOD CONCERNS FOR HUMANS Fortunately, vND does not create a food safety concern. No humans have ever been diagnosed with Newcastle disease after eating properly cooked poultry
products. In very rare instances, people working directly with these sick birds can become infected with mild symptoms like conjunctivitis, or pink eye. The disease typically occurs outside of the U.S. and its territories. But if a large outbreak were to occur in this country, it has the potential to have significant poultry health and economic impacts. In late 2002 in California, the disease spread to commercial poultry from flocks of illegally imported game fowl. More than 3.5 million birds at over 2,100 sites in the United States were affected, and it took health officials more than one year to eradicate it, at a cost to the federal government of over $180 million. This disease, and highly pathogenic forms of the avian flu, are considered to be serious enough that the U.S. Department of Agriculture tests flocks, imported pet and game birds, and migratory water birds as part of an ongoing surveillance program. When it affects commercial poultry, health and government officials are required to report the disease to the World Organization of Animal Health. This, in turn, has the potential to impact international trade in poultry and poultry products.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO FOR BACKYARD CHICKENS? It’s important to keep an eye on your birds, since early identification is important, and so steps to eradicate the disease can be taken immediately. Birds may die suddenly without any obvious signs of disease or show a variety of symptoms, including: •Sneezing, gasping, nasal discharge, coughing •Greenish, watery diarrhea •Depression, muscular tremors, droopy wings, walking in circles and complete paralysis
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•Partial to complete drop in egg production and thinshelled eggs, and •Swelling of tissues around the eyes and in the neck. Backyard flock owners who have questions or concerns about the health of their birds should contact the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office at 303-869-9130 or CSU’s Avian Health Program at 970-297-4008.
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More information can be found on the USDA fact sheet on virulent Newcastle disease at
WWW.APHIS.USDA.GOV Regan Adams is coordinator of the Veterinary Extension Specialist Group at Colorado State University.
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PALS and Explorers programs can help kids learn about APIDA identities
Seeking a supportive learning comunity for your child to grow in their Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi American (APIDA) identities? Check out the PALS and Explore programs this fall. Both are valuable opportunities to learn about APIDA cultures while building transformative relationships. The programs are part of CSU’s Asian Pacific American Cultural Center’s studentled, non-profit community outreach efforts and is free for children to participate. Each program pairs local students with a Colorado State University student volunteer, providing them the opportunity to develop their understanding of their APIDA cultures and identities together. Each volunteer has passed a background check conducted through the school district. PALS (Participation, Awareness, Learning, and Sharing) supports kindergarten through 3rd-grade students’ understanding of their own cultural experiences and helps build personal pride. The Big Pals and Little Pals earn about APIDA culture through social activities and games that nurture a sense of community and friendship. Explore enriches 4th through 6th-grade students’ sense of cultural and personal identity. By taking on difficult subject matter through a sensitive and humanistic approach, the program allows “Explorers” to develop greater confidence in who they are. Past topics have included microaggressions, common stereotypes, and representations of APIDA people in the media. The goal is to get the conversation started and foster ongoing curiosity. Each session runs from 10 a.m. until noon on Sundays throughout the 2018-19 school year, approximately every other weekend on campus. If you would like your child(ren) participate as a Little Pal or as an Explorer, email pals@ colostate.edu or explore@colostate.edu, the application form is on the website: apacc. colostate.edu/programs. The deadline for applying is Sept. 21.
FOR MORE INFORMATION If you would like your child(ren) participate as a Little Pal or as an Explorer, Contact us at PALS@COLOSTATE.EDU OR
JOIN US FOR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1-3 P.M. / FREE UNIVERS
CELEBRATE WITH US ALL YEAR LONG WITH $10 ADULT TICKETS AND $3 YOUTH TICKETS. In honor of our 10th anniversary, all UCA performances are just $10 for adults* for the 2018/19 season. See CSUArtsTickets.com for details.
EXPLORE@COLOSTATE.EDU *excludes evening performances of the Fall/Spring Dance concert, The Holiday Spectacular, community events, and Classical Convergence
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U-Turn Navigators needed
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OATMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS
W H AT D O E S A N AV I G AT O R D O ?
GIVE YOUR TYPICAL CHICKEN TENDERS A HEALTHY NEW RECIPE FROM THE KENDALL REAGAN NUTRITION CENTER. BREADED IN A BLEND OF OATS, FRESH HERBS AND PARMESAN CHEESE, THESE CHICKEN TENDERS HAVE ALL THE CRISP AND FLAVOR OF THE ONES YOU KNOW AND LOVE, BUT WITH A FRACTION OF THE FAT AND CALORIES.
As a U-Turn Navigator, you will conduct a brief one-on-one academic coaching meeting with students. Students attend this event to seek guidance and support for challenges they are experiencing that are negatively affecting their academic performance. You will use information the student provides through a self-assessment to brainstorm resources to improve academic performance. Navigators also assist the student in creating an Action Plan for success.
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats • ¾ cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 pound chicken breast tenders • Cooking spray DIRECTIONS
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1. Preheat to 450°F. 2. Process oats in a food processor for about 20 seconds until coarsely ground. 3. Add in cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pulse in the processor until just combined. 4. Spray both sides of the raw chicken tenders with cooking spray, then coat in oat mixture. 5. Place tenders on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until browned. Check to make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
SERVING SIZE: 4 OUNCES (2 CHICKEN TENDERS) YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Calories
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Cholesterol
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By Stacey Clark The U-Turn Committee is looking volunteers to serve as Navigators at the upcoming U-Turnevent, to be held on Oct. 9, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the LSC Grand Ballroom A & B.
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U-Turn supports students in reaching their academic goals and identifying strategies to thrive. This campuswide collaborative event is held each semester in conjunction with theEarly Performance Feedback initiative. U-Turn will once again be offering: •30-minute scheduled and walk-in appointments •Resource booths for immediate assistance from offices such as CSU Health Network, campus-wide tutoring services, and Office of Financial Aid •A variety of academic success workshops We consistently hear from students that one-on-one time spent with a Navigator is the most meaningful part of their U-Turn experience.
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Each volunteer shift is 30 minutes long, but we ask that you volunteer for at least one hour (preferably two hours). Please note that all new Navigators will be required to attend a Navigator training session; returning Navigators are encouraged to attend as well. Training topics include logistics of the day, technology updates, academic coaching strategies, and practical case-studies.
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You can sign up online for both Navigator Training and the times you will Navigate at the event on Oct. 9 through the TILT website, tilt.colostate.edu. The deadline to volunteer is Sept. 28.If you have any questions or if you would like to have a U-Turn Committee member speak to your group about U-Turn, please contact me at 491-2276 or stacey.clark@colostate.edu.
Subjects Needed for a Cardiovascular Research Study The Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University is studying the effects of aging on muscle blood flow control in humans. If you are: • 18-35 or 55-90 years • Healthy & not taking any blood pressure or cholesterol medications • Sedentary or moderately physically active
Benefits include:
• Free Body Composition/Bone Density Assessment • Monetary compensaton for select studies • Treadmill test for subjects 55 years of age or older
Participation in this study requires a screening visit (1-2 hours) and approx. 4 hours for the research study.
If interested, please email chhs-hes_cardiovascular_lab@Mail.ColoState.EDU, visit our website at cvlab.colostate.edu/ or call 970-491-6702 CSU Project Title: Regional blood flow control and vascular function; effects of aging and regular physical activity (P.I. Frank Dinenno)
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Wilbur’s is your one stop shop for
Octoberfest
Weihenstephaner Original is one thirst quencher worth visiting this fall If you’re burned out on generic Fall ales and session IPAs, you might want to revisit the original thirst quencher. Weihenstephaner Original is a textbook German lager, and Weihenstephaner Brewery wrote the book. Built on the site of the former Weihenstephan Abbey, the “World’s Oldest Brewery” (as it’s advertised) purportedly has been brewing beer since the year 1040. And they’re dang good at it. Known also for their killer Hefeweizen and Oktoberfest beers, Weihenstephaner’s Original is a Helles lager that is beer at its purest — drinkable, crisp and clean. Straw yellow with fine, pearl-colored foam, Weihenstephaner Original has aromas of sweet sugar cookie malts, spicy noble hops and just the faintest hint of lemon peel. On the tongue, it has a light hop bite with a tiny kick of citrus riding a biscuit malt wave. A spicy hop finish and an alcoholic dryness make a clean getaway with the finish, practically begging for another gulp. Weihenstephaner Original is surely the One True Lager, capable of slaking the most terrible of Lawnmowing Thirsts and capable of turning even the most stubborn beer drinker into True Believers, renouncing the fizzy yellow macro brews onto which they cling so dear. It also pairs great with soft pretzels, spicy mustard and grilled sausage links.
Bacon Beer Cheese Dip Pair it with pretzels and your favorite bratz and you have the perfect fall appetizer Ingredients • 6 to 8 ounces thick-cut bacon diced (I just cut whatever package I bought down the middle and use half) • 1 garlic clove minced • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard •8 ounces beer I used Fat Tire, but any medium bodied ale or pilsner would be good • 8 ounces cream cheese • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1 tablespoon Frank's hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
How to Make It Stir all ingredients together and serve. Recipe from breadboozebacon.com. Your favorite medium bodied ale or pilsner available at Wilbur’s Total Beverage.
Cheers!
Check out Wilbur’s large selection of Octoberfest and seasonal beers.
2201 South College • Open Mon-Sat 9-10 • Sun 9-7 • (970) 226-8662 • www.WilbursTotalBeverage.com
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December 22 added as University holiday
Diversity office grows to meet campus demand for support By Kate Jeracki As Colorado State University expands its efforts to become a more inclusive campus, the Office of the Vice President of Diversity is expanding to support those efforts. “We collaborate with colleges, departments and units across campus on inclusive curricular and co-curricular initiatives that serve faculty and staff as well as students,” explained Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros. “We partner particularly closely with units within the Office of the Provost, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Access, but we serve all of CSU.” To keep pace with the increasing interest in diversity and inclusion on campus, the office has undergone a major reorganization. Cori Wong, Ph.D., director of the Women & Gender Collaborative, has been named Assistant Vice President for Gender Equity, now part of the OVPD. She joins Shannon Archibeque-Engle, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Assessment; Ria Vigil, Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Organizational Practice; and Oscar Felix, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Diversity. Linda Krier continues in her long-standing role as Executive Assistant to the Vice President. New program coordinators
Tim Brennan has been named fiscal officer for OVPD, responsible for all budgets, accounting and personnel for the office. He replaces Jan Marquette, who retired from CSU at the end of June. Brennan will also oversee the newly created team of program coordinators: Alicia Sprague, Rachael McKinney, and Bailey Cross. In addition to assisting with all responsibilities within the VPD Office, program coordinator primary assignments will include Sprague serving as training coordinator, working closely with Vigil on the Creating Inclusive Excellence Program, the Faculty Institute for Inclusive Excellence, Inclusive Excellence supervisory courses, departmental trainings, the Social Justice Leadership Institute, and the Diversity Symposium. McKinney assists Archibeque-Engle with program assessment and strategic initiatives, such as the University Diversity Strategic Plan, incidents of bias reporting, and the Colorado State University Employee Survey. Cross’s responsibilities including supporting Wong with gender equity initiatives on campus such as Feminist Fight Club, Women’s Leadership Series, Women of Color Summit, and Man: Educate Yourself. “The program coordinators will provide needed support not only internally but also for the various areas where our office touches the campus,” according to Ontiveros. “We
have needed people in these roles for some time, and we are happy to have three talented and dynamic individuals join our team.” And to accommodate the new staff, Diversity House at Laurel and Shields streets will undergo remodeling beginning later this semester.
Diversity Symposium Oct. 2-4
The 18th annual Diversity Symposium will take place in the Lory Student Center Oct. 2-4 and feature a wide range of speakers, workshops and discussions around diversity and inclusion on the Colorado State University campus, and beyond. All events are free and open to the public. The final schedule is available at DIVERSITY.COLOSTATE.EDU.
Benti honored by Association for Commuter Transportation By Drew Smith CSU staff member Erika Benti of Parking and Transportation Services won the Emerging Leader Award from the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). Benti was presented with her award at the ACT’s international conference, held in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 1. Benti graduated from CSU in 2007 with a degree in Natural Resource Management and pursued a career in providing sustainable transportation. Benti has worked in the transportation demand management field for eight years, in Portland, Denver and Los Angeles, where she served as the executive director of a nonprofit organization that promoted sustainable transportation. “I’ve always been interested in the ways that people can live more sustainably, and since transportation is something most people use every day — whether it’s driving, walking, biking or taking the bus —it’s an area where we can make a great impact,” Benti said. “I work on a great team, and we’re all really passionate about sustainable transportation, and making CSU a great place to go to school and work.”
After returning to CSU as an employee in 2017, Benti was tasked with connecting students with all of the transportation options that CSU and Fort Collins provide to them. In accordance with this task, she manages several programs, including new CSU Moves online transportation training for students, the Rambassador program for peerto-peer safety education, and the car share (ZipCar) and bike share (Pace) programs on campus. “Congratulations again to Erika for being awarded the 2018 Emerging Leader award from ACT,” said Rob Henry, president of ACT. “This award is given to one individual who, through their actions, is helping to lead the association forward. Erika is one of those rare volunteers who step into leadership roles, and in a few short years she has shown her willingness to lead by taking on the presidency of the Rocky Mountain Chapter and by co-chairing the 2017 awards program at our international conference. We’re all looking forward to watching Erika continue to grow and lead our association into the future.”
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BOOK REPORT
SBICCA’S BOOK LOOKS AT FOOD THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS three cases in California that illustrate how food can play a strong role in political movements to address social inequities. These encompass the issues of labor, mass incarceration, and immigration. “Food justice is not just about making sure people have access to food,” he said. “There are many examples of how food justice can be so much more.” About the book
Josh Sbicca is an assistant professor in sociology By Jeff Dodge Recently the term “food justice” has come to focus almost exclusively on increasing underprivileged groups’ access to culturally appropriate, healthy foods. But Joshua Sbicca argues that the term should be viewed much more broadly. In Food Justice Now!: Deepening the Roots of Social Struggle, the author, an assistant professor in CSU’s Department of Sociology, examines
The book, published this summer by the University of Minnesota Press, explores the relationship between food activism and social justice activism with a historically grounded and ethnographically rich narrative. With his argument that food justice is more than a myopic focus on food, Sbicca provides scholars and activists alike a framework to investigate the causes behind inequities and evaluate and implement political strategies to overcome them. Sbicca begins the book with examples of broader food justice initiatives in history, including the Black Panther Party’s efforts to provide free meals to schoolchildren and the United Farm Workers’ campaigns for labor rights. He connects this to contemporary, but often sidelined, manifestos and practices that center on the need to address social inequities if there is to
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be a truly sustainable and just food system. In his first case study, Sbicca examines the labor campaigns of food system workers in Los Angeles, including unions’ efforts to boost employee rights. In his second example, he writes about Planting Justice, an Oakland food justice nonprofit that creates jobs for former prisoners of San Quentin State Prison. Only one of the 35 workers is known to have gone back to prison since the program’s inception, according to Sbicca. In the third case study, Sbicca discusses the need to overcome social divisions based on citizenship. He highlights the local food nonprofit San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project that runs the six-acre Wild Willow Farm & Education Center along the U.S./Mexico border. Sbicca concludes the book by using these three lessons to examine the potential for food justice policymaking. He envisions policy that focuses on land, labor, urban and rural community development, health, self-determination and environmental sustainability. “We can solve problems in the food system, but also solve other problems with food,” Sbicca says. “There’s a long history of that.” Food Justice Now! is available at the CSU Bookstore.
T HE C S U R A MS G AME DAY WEEKEN D EXPE RIE NCE kicks off on Friday nights featuring free performances by top Colorado bands as part of Stadium Sessions.
ON GA M E DAYS , the new Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate, located north of Canvas Stadium, is O P E N TO THE PUB LIC . In partnership with the Bohemian Foundation and High Country Beverage, the Tailgate offers FR E E LIVE Stadium Sessions performances, TVs, as well as food, beer and wine for purchase. The Tailgate is hosted by the Alumni Association, Athletics, and External Relations.
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Live stream available on KCSUfm.com, and via TuneIn and RadioFX apps.
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CALENDAR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SEPT. 6, 4-6 P.M.
WOMEN READING @ CSU SEPT. 12, NOON - 1 P.M. LSC 386 The book club that is designed for CSU women and non-binary employees and graduate students will meet to discuss the book “Hunger” by Roxanne Gay. The selected books for each semester focus on appreciating women’s differences, intersectional identities, and diverse experiences.
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR JIM DEFELICE SEPT. 17, 7 - 8:30 P.M. Hilton Fort Collins
West University Avenue Rams Against Hunger hosts the Mobile Food Pantry on campus. Everyone is welcome to the Mobile Food Pantry at CSU as long as a CSU ID and bags for transporting food is taken to the pantry. The pantry will be at CSU eight more times this school year.
Author Jim DeFelice is coming to Fort Collins to discuss his novel “West Like Lightning,” the true story of the Pony Express. He has written and number of acclaimed thrillers and is co-author of the #1 New York Times best seller “American Sniper”.
VETERANS SYMPOSIUM SEPT. 7
NATIONAL LATINX HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 19, 4- 5:30 P.M. (WORKSHOP) 6 - 7:30 P.M. (KEYNOTE) Long’s Peak
As part of National Latinx Heritage Month, El Centro and RamEvents are bringing Prisca Dorcas as the Keynote Speaker. Prisca will be holding a workshop during the day! lsc.colostate.edu/event/national-latinx-heritage-monthprisca-dorcas-workshop/
UNITE FOR STRENGTH: SMART FIT GIRLS SEPT. 21, SEPT. 22, 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Pursuit Gym Windsor Colorado
Women, girls, new and experienced weight lifters, transgender and cisgender women, gender queer and non-binary people of all ages can join a Unite for Strength empowerment weekend hosted by the Smart Fit Girls organization. Register at form.jotform.com
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The one-day event will feature top speakers, and many opportunities to gather and share information. The symposium will emphasize the value of veterans and the leadership skills they bring to higher education, and to private and public employment.
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The 37th Annual Ag Day is a tailgate barbecue featuring many Colorado agricultural products such as beef, lamb, pork, potatoes, beans and dairy. The barbecue will be held on campus, just north of Canvas Stadium, west of the Lory Student Center.
STADIUM SESSIONS SEPT. 7-8, SEPT 21-22 Canvas Stadium The second season of Stadium Sessions has been finalized for the 2018-19 football season. This fall, a band will perform live at the New Belgium Porch at Canvas Stadium on each Friday before home games. Sept. 7 Whippoorwill plays 4:30 p.m. at New Belgium Porch. Sept 8. Manabi Salsa Band and Jaanvi Gurung. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. at Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate. Sept. 21 A.J. Fullerton 4:30 p.m. at New Belgium Porch. Sept. 22 Gasoline Lollipops and Grace Kuch. Gates open at 9 a.m. Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate
ARE WE SAFER NOW? SEPT. 17, 4 P.M. Cherokee Park Ballroom, Lory Student Center Greg Myre, National Public Radio national security correspondent, talks about the state of U.S. national security 17 years after 9/11. Is the world a safer place? What are the threats we have to worry about now?
CAMPUS TRIVIA WITH RUSS SCHUMACHER Welcome back to a new semester and another year of entertaining questions about Colorado State. Submit your answer to csulife@colostate.edu with September Trivia in the subject line by Sept. 21. A winner will be chosen at random from all the correct answers by CSU Life staff. And for having their answer selected, the winner will receive not only the highly coveted CAM the Ram bobblehead, autographed by Colorado State Climatologist Russ Schumacher, the winningest Ram ever to appear on Jeopardy!, but also a $10 gift card to Mugs Coffee Lounge, good at either location. Good luck!
For the first quiz of the season, let’s look back to this past summer – specifically the weather that still has roofing crews at full employment in northern Colorado. Vicious hail fell throughout the state in several storms, causing widespread property damage, injuries, and even the loss of some animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. So this month’s question is:
THIS MONTH’S QUESTION
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What is the largest hailstone ever recorded in Colorado?
Email your answer to CSULIFE@COLOSTATE.EDU by Sept. 21 with the subject line September Trivia. And good luck!
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CALENDAR FALL ADDRESS OCT 3, 11:30 AM.
STORY AND STUDIO AT THE MUSEUM OCT. 3, NOON TO 1 P.M.
The Oval President Tony Frank speak to the campus community with the annual state of the University, followed by an all-university picnic on the Oval.
PET NIGHT SEPT. 24, 7 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
University Center for the Arts- Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Story and Studio begins with a storybook reading, the book chosen to connect with works of art on display in the museum. A hands-on art activity will follow that is led by art educators at CSU. https://artmuseum.colostate.edu/story/
Academic Villiage, Aspen Lounge
CONSPIRARE:
Pet Night gives students a place where they can engage in healthy stress management and normalize the experience of talking CSU faculty and staff. Faculty and staff sign up and bring their vaccinated pets to residence halls as and ice breaker with students. RSVP here housing.colostate.edu/halls/pet-night-rsvp/
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD @ CSU OCT. 7, 7 P.M. The Lincoln Center This moving and cathartic musical response to a tragic death features the Grammy-winning Conspirare singers, led by Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson, in a concert oratorio fused with song, chamber instrumentation and projected media.
Leadership: The Current Generation of Veterans
September 7, 2018 Canvas Stadium Learn about the leadership skills veterans bring to higher education, employment, and communities. Featured Speakers Dr. Betty Moseley Brown Chief of VA Veterans Experience (U.S.M.C. retired) Lt. Gen. James Dickinson Commander of Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (and CSU alumnus) Jared Lyon President and CEO of Student Veterans of America and 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar
To Register:
October 19-20
Free Book Festival with 35+ Authors
Special Guests Including CSU Staff & Alumni Bill Ritter, Jr. Gillian Bowser Ellen Brinks John Calderazzo Sue Ellen Campbell Abigail Chabitnoy Matthew Cooperman
Stephanie G’Schwind Aby Kaupang Michael McLane Todd Mitchell Susan Shriner Peter Waack Kathleen Willard KEYNOTE SPEA SPEAKER:
ANDY WEIR Author of The Martian
https://conferencereg.colostate.edu/VeteransSymposium2018
www.FoCoBookFest.org
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Stop by and see us in the Lory Student Center, next to the RamCard Office, to open a First National Free Checking Account and get your CSU Visa Debit Card on the spot. Learn more at 1stnationalbank.com/CSU
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