CSU Life March 2023

New tribute garden west of LSC Theatre to honor Colorado State University’s role in creating the Peace Corps

By Nik Olsen

To celebrate CSU’s early and ongoing involvement with the foundation of the Peace Corps, a Peace Corps Tribute Garden will be established west of the Lory Student Center Theatre.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 1 in the LSC Theatre, aligning with National Peace Corps Day.

The University annually ranks among the top 15 sending institutions for Peace Corps volunteers and has sent over 1,750 volunteers since 1961, which is 11th among all-time sending institutions in the nation. For many years, CSU also offered five Peace Corps Master’s International programs. Because of Colorado’s strong ties to Peace Corps values, hundreds of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers live in northern Colorado.

“The Peace Corps Tribute Garden at CSU is a great way for us to recognize and promote the important role CSU played in the formation of the Peace Corps,” said Kathleen Fairfax, vice provost for international affairs. “In addition to providing the recognition to those who helped contribute to the foundation of the Peace Corps, we hope the garden will serve as an inspiration to CSU students to join the Peace Corps after graduation, following the footsteps of the nearly 2,000 CSU graduates who have served in the Peace Corps.”

Thanks to the advocacy and support of CSU’s donors and greater community members, this history and CSU’s leadership associated with the Peace Corps will be remembered forever. Those interested in contributing to this project and CSU’s Peace Corps activities can show their support at advancing.colostate.edu/peacecorps. CSU also has naming opportunities for a donor wall in the garden as well as tribute benches for interested donors. Contact Laura.Thornes@colostate.edu to learn more.

Founding role

It all began after a short, early-morning speech by then-presidential

candidate John F. Kennedy in October of 1960, which led to the signing of an executive order a few months later – and then a call to Colorado State University.

At the Colorado State University Research Foundation, Director Maurice “Maury” Albertson picked up the phone. On the other end of the line was Sargent Shriver, who became the fi rst Peace Corps director. Shriver had a proposal.

“Albertson’s work with the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization and the U.S. Agency for International Development to establish the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand had, by 1959, stretched the land-grant mission beyond geopolitical boundaries and, fortuitously, into a different sort of international program that will forever bear CSU’s stamp,” wrote Jane Albritton, a Peace Corps volunteer in India and former CSU faculty member who has written extensively on Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

“Albertson’s interest in international development along with his frequent trips to Washington, D.C., in the late 1950s put him in an information grapevine that had started buzzing about a ‘(Point Four) Youth Corps.’ The idea was to send young Americans to work in developing countries,” she wrote.

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APPLAUSE

Office of the Provost

Thanks to a $750,000 gift from an anonymous donor, two CSU faculty members have been selected as inaugural holders of the Gordon and Joan Bishop Professorship, the first endowed professorship ever provided through the Office of the Provost. Kelly Wrighton, an associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, and Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas, an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, will each hold the title for three years and will each receive an annual stipend to support their scholarly activities.

College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences recently announced its 2022-23 Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship recipients. This competitive $20,000 fellowship supports outstanding doctoral students who are full-time Ph.D. students in any of the eight units in the college. The fellows are Mohammad Teymouri in the Department of Construction Management, Heidi Tseng in the Department of Human

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Development and Family Studies and Elliot Graham in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Center for the New Energy Economy

Former state legislator Tom Plant, senior policy adviser at Colorado State University’s Center for the New Energy Economy, has been appointed to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission by Gov. Jared Polis.

Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Nancy Hastings recently retired after a 34-year career as a botanist with CSU’s CEMML. She came to CSU in 1989 to pursue a graduate degree in range science. Looking back on it all, Hastings cites her love for the outdoors as her driving force. “Once I got outside, that’s where I wanted to be,” she said. “That was my thrill. That was my purpose. I liked getting out of the lab and being outdoors however I could. This was my dream.”

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A guide to Spring Break in FoCo.......4 Temple Grandin medal recipient.....6

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New leadership hires............................8

LSC renovation update........................11

Partners Mentoring Youth................12

CSU Fulbright Scholars......................13

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Teaching Associate Professor, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dan Baker received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Montana State University, followed by his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Colorado State University. Baker’s love for teaching was inspired by the many educators in his family, and he has taught more than 5,000 students. He is constantly working to enhance the student learning experience through engaging activities, intentional course design, and a supportive classroom environment. As a teacher, Baker is most proud of Engineering Statics: Open and Interactive, an open educational resources textbook he coauthored that receives 75,000 page views by 20,000 users per month.

“You cannot have a college without students, and Dr. Baker puts his first. He never fails to provide us with all the tools and resources we need to succeed. Dr. Baker inspires me to be patient, curious, open-minded, and confident in my ability to pursue engineering.” – Delaney Dunlop, sophomore (’25)

Anna Bernhard, M.L.I.S., M.Phil.

Director, Stanley G. Wold Resource Center and Library, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Art and Art History

An academic librarian and archivist with a passion for the way we communicate and process ideas and information, Anna Bernhard received her B.A. from Bates College, her M.Phil. from Trinity College Dublin, and her M.L.I.S. from the Pratt Institute. She directs the Stanley G. Wold Resource Center and Library at CSU. In 2021, she co-founded the Center for Artists’ Books and Inclusive Narratives. Her recent academic research focuses on the vibrant world of book arts. Bernhard believes being a part of students’ efforts to better understand their world and how they fit in it is a very special job.

“From her constant engagement with student success to her incredibly decorated achievements as a curator, Anna Bernhard is the pinnacle of what commitment to CSU and its students looks like. I loved learning from someone who is intimately educated with the content and just as excited about the work.” – Katrina Clasen, senior (’22)

Jeff Biegert

New Belgium Brewing Sponsored CSU Fermentation Science and Technology Instructor and Brewmaster, College of Health and Human Sciences, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Fermentation Science and Technology

Jeff Biegert began his brewing career in Boston in 1992 and graduated from the 75th Diploma Course in Brewing Technology at the Siebel Institute in Chicago. He’s been brewing in Colorado since 2000, including 21 years at New Belgium Brewing, where he’s focused on research and development, process optimization, and continuous improvement. A CSU teacher since 2012, Biegert transitioned to a full-time role in 2018 and manages the two on-campus breweries, teaches, and mentors student interns. His favorite part of teaching is seeing the surprised look on students’ faces when they realize the beers they create and produce are actually quite good.

“Je has developed a truly experiential course of study for his students. By the time they fi nish the program, students are able to see so many di erent systems and approaches to the industry. They are ready to enter the workforce with few adjustments and a commitment to detail and joy.” – John Wilson, graduate student (’23)

Paulo R. Borges de Brito (M.S., ’10) Adjunct Faculty, College of Business, Department of Management

Paulo Brito earned a B.S. in economics from the Presbyterian Mackenzie University in his home country of Brazil, an M.S. in environmental science from the Universidade de Sao Paulo, and an M.S in agricultural and resource economics from Colorado State University. He has organized and contributed articles to two award-winning books broaching the subject of social, economic, and environmental synergies for sustainable development, and his current research focuses on the business opportunities created by the bioeconomy. As a teacher, Brito focuses on listening and inclusion to create opportunities that allow marginalized students and communities to succeed and thrive.

“Professor Brito is always willing to help his students and demonstrates an enthusiastic attitude toward teaching. He is always available for his students, made us want to keep learning as much as possible, and was the best teacher I ever had in college.” – Maria Velazquez Marin (B.S., ’21)

Chris Henle (M.S., ’98; Ph.D., ’01)

Professor, College of Business, Department of Management

Chris Henle received her Ph.D. in industrial/ organizational psychology from Colorado State University. Her research has been published in many academic journals, including Academy of Management Journal, and her main focus is counterproductive work behaviors. She teaches human resource management courses and is an adviser of the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. As a first-generation student, Henle had little understanding of how college worked, but the teachers she encountered changed the course of her life and helped her become the educator she is today. Teaching is most rewarding, she says, when you are able to influence a new generation of professionals.

“Professor Henle is 100% committed to CSU and, more importantly, its students. Seeing a woman who has so much real-life experience inspired me to continue in this field. I look up to this professor and how Chris has helped me create the building blocks for a future career. ” – Cayla Begley, junior (’24)

Johnny Plastini

Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Printmaking, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Art and Art History

Johnny Plastini received his B.A. in interdisciplinary studio art from the University of California Santa Cruz, and his M.F.A. in printmaking from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University. Plastini employs sustainable printmaking, papermaking, and book arts processes to meaningfully link the arts and sciences together. His current research interests focus on symbiotic lichen ecosystems across the globe that offer a compelling example of how other ecosystems could evolve into a more mutually beneficial state. Plastini’s approach to teaching removes the convention of the professor as an authoritarian and empowers student agency through equity and inclusion.

“Johnny has always been one of the most compassionate, empathetic, and innovative instructors I’ve ever worked with, and he is dedicated to developing all areas of study in printmaking at CSU. He always challenged me and gave me the critical feedback I needed. That brought out the best in me.” – Andrew Meyer (M.F.A., ’18)

KRNC RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Orange Olive Oil Cake

SATURDAY MARCH 11 - SUNDAY MARCH 19

A GUIDE TO SPRING BREAK IN FOCO

By Maddie Christian

IT’S ALMOST SPRING BREAK, AND IF YOUR PLANS INCLUDE STAYING IN TOWN THIS YEAR, WE HAVE SOME FUN IDEAS FOR WAYS YOU CAN GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!

“MYTHICAL MARCH” ART MART

Kick o spring break and support local artists with a trip to the “Mythical March” Art Mart on March 10, from 7 - 10 p.m. at Mugs CSU.

This month’s event will include cocktails & mocktails, local art, community, and music.

The Art Mart Foco is run by artist Mag and is a monthly arts showcase that takes place in local businesses around town. They founded it as a way to support and empower local artists.

For more information, check out their Instagram page @theartmartfoco.

GREEN”

RUN/WALK

Get some exercise and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early at the 2023 Sharin’ O’ The Green 5k Run/Walk.

People of all ages can participate, so if you have kids, there’s something for everyone. The event is on Saturday, March 11, and starts at Washington Park at 9 a.m, ending at Odell Brewing around 11 a.m.

Register soon for the best prices and a chance to receive swag!

FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY

If you have kids and have never been to The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, you’re missing out!

The museum provides a highly interactive learning experience including a variety of exhibits that teach hands-on stories about Northern Colorado and beyond. There are opportunities to learn about and experience music, science, astronomy, nature, and more.

You can also check out their Dome Theatre, a 360 degree screen viewing experience. Over Spring Break, there are a number of short movies scheduled that are perfect for any age.

The museum is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Although they are usually closed on Mondays, they will also be open for special Spring Break hours on Monday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

THE LINCOLN CENTER

The Lincoln Center is one of the largest organizations for theater, dance, music, and visual arts in Colorado. In addition to having two spaces for performing arts like plays and ballet, they o er a free art gallery and outdoor sculpture garden.

FREE ART GALLERY

The art gallery cycles through exhibitions around every 4-8 weeks, and is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Over spring break, check out the exhibit Daily Chronicles , which features local artists and others from across the country. It runs from March 9 to April 15, 2023.

The opening reception for this exhibit takes place on March 10, 5:30-7 p.m.

According to the Lincoln Center’s website, the Daily Chronicles exhibit “focuses in on the beauty and simplicity of everyday life. These series of works guide the viewer through a seemingly mundane narrative, in a way that stirs intrigue.”

PERFORMING ARTS

Another opportunity at the Lincoln Center which happens over spring break is the performance of Michael Pappalargo’s contemporary ballet, 1984 It is based on the dystopian title by George Orwell.

Note that there are adult themes, so viewer discretion is advised.

A series of four showings will take place throughout March 16-18, and you can buy tickets on the Lincoln Center website at lctix.com.

HIKING TRAILS

If you love the outdoors and are up for a drive, Spring Break is the perfect time to take a trip to a hiking spot.

Some favorite places to find trails are Lory State Park, Horsetooth, Red Feather Lakes, and Pawnee National Grasslands.

Most of these are a short drive away from Fort Collins - get out of the city and reconnect with nature!

More information about these areas can be found through the Vist Fort Collins website: www.visitfortcollins.com.

A healthy take on cake featuring whole wheat flour and olive oil!

Serving Size: 1 slice / Yield: 12

Ingredients for cake:

¾ cup sugar

Zest of three oranges, preferably blood oranges

¾ cup of plain non-fat yogurt

Juice of 1 orange, preferably blood orange

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

3 eggs, room temperature

1

½ cups whole wheat flour

1 1/3 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Ingredients for glaze:

Juice of 2 oranges, preferably blood oranges

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions for cake:

Preheat oven to 375F

In a medium mixing bowl add the sugar and zest and mix together

until the sugar becomes light orange and the zest is evenly distributed. Add the yogurt, orange juice, vanilla, eggs, and mix until well combined. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Gently whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Using a spatula slowly fold in the olive oil. The batter should appear shiny.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes, and slice.

Directions for glaze: Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Drizzle over each slice of cake and serve.

For more recipes and nutrition tips go to the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center website at chhs. colostate.edu/krnc/.

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Temple Grandin receives CSU’s Founders Day Medal

By Jeff Dodge

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE FOUNDERS DAY MEDAL

2010

The Monfort family

2011

Peace Corps visionary and Professor Maurice Albertson

2012

Philanthropist Pat Stryker

2013

CSU’s eighth president, William Morgan, and his wife, Lilla

2014

Longtime professor Tom Sutherland and his wife, Jean

2015

Temple Grandin, Colorado State University’s renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, will receive the 2023 Founders Day Medal, a top university honor launched in 2010 to commemorate CSU’s birthday on Feb. 11.

The medal recognizes an individual, family or group whose service and contributions have created a significant, lasting impact on the University’s history and progress toward future goals. Grandin, a professor of animal sciences who has autism, has an international reputation for her groundbreaking work in the areas of humane livestock handling and advocacy for nontraditional learners and thinkers.

Her realization that she thought differently than most people – in pictures, visually – led her to design low-stress livestock handling equipment such as curving chutes that are less distressing to animals. Grandin is the author of several books on the topic of visual thinking and autism, including her newest one, “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions,” and the autobiography “Thinking in Pictures.”

‘Surprised and honored’

“I was really surprised and honored that I was chosen to receive the Founders Day Medal,” Grandin said. “It’s one of the biggest honors I’ve received.”

She added that at this point in her career, her goal is simply to provide a spark that helps students be successful after graduation.

“I want to inspire students to get out and do great things,” Grandin said. One of the students she has inspired is Corley Rogers, who is earning her master’s degree in animal sciences and is the most recent recipient of the endowed Dr. Temple Grandin Scholarship in Animal Behavior and Welfare.

“Some people would tell you to never meet your hero, because the belief is that they will never live up to your expectations,” she said. “However, this was not the case in my scenario. I have looked up to Dr. Grandin since I was a young girl.”

Student interaction

Rogers added that Grandin always prioritizes giving personal attention to her students.

“Not only is Dr. Grandin an outstanding professor, she has also served as a great adviser in my journey for a master’s degree,” she said. “She is a very busy woman, but she never fails to set time aside for her graduate students and their research. She has taught me copious amounts about animal behavior and welfare, and even more about how to face adversity.

Temple Grandin is the reason I am attending Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin will forever be a role model in my eyes; not only for what she has taught me, but for the opportunities she has opened.”

Secret Lives: Rod Adams on the philosophy of farming

By Joe Giordano

For Colorado State University instructor Rod Adams, there’s a lot more in common with teaching and farming than one might think. “In growing food, I’m really cultivating the soil to create conditions sufficient and necessary for production of fruits and vegetables,” Adams said. “In the classroom, I’m doing the same kind of thing. But the soil is the minds of all of us in the classroom.”

Adams teaches in the Department of Philosophy at CSU, and when he’s not in the classroom, he’s working with his wife, Amy Yackel Adams, as co-owners of Sunspot Urban Farm. The farm, located on 1.5 acres outside of Fort Collins, focuses on regenerative farming practices and produces produce for grocery stores such as Lucky’s Market and The Food Co-op as well as restaurants such as Little on Mountain.

In 2010, Grandin was named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 people who most affect the world, was the subject of an Emmy Award-winning HBO film starring Claire Danes and delivered a widely viewed TED Talk. When asked what it’s like to be CSU’s most famous professor, she said: “It’s a responsibility. I’ve got to always be on my best behavior.”

Ongoing impacts

Grandin continues to have an impact on the handling of animals.

During a Feb. 3 visit to a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Centers for Animal Health facility in Ames, Iowa, she offered an alternative way to take blood samples from the deer being studied there. She said USDA officials were impressed with an approach that she and former Denver Zoo nutritionist Nancy Irlbeck developed in the 1990s for drawing blood from antelopes: They trained the animals to be comfortable walking into a stall by rewarding them with treats, then took samples from a rear leg as opposed to the traditional approach of using a “jugular stick” to draw blood from the neck.

“Animals hate that,” Grandin said of the jugular approach. The Founders Day Medal is only the latest in a long line of honors for the professor and author. A sculpture of Grandin was unveiled in the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Honor of Gary & Kay Smith in September 2021, thanks to the generosity of alumnus Jeff Tovar.

‘An Open Door’

In addition, filming for a new documentary about Grandin is expected to wrap up later this spring. “An Open Door” reflects on her influential life and work as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her personal experience with autism and visual thinking.

The film includes interviews with Grandin, her colleagues, industry professionals and those she has influenced. “An Open Door” is directed by award-winning filmmaker John Barnhardt and presented by Colorado State University. The team working on the film has also hired eight CSU students to help with various aspects of production.

The Temple Grandin Equine Center, which provides equine-assisted services, has locations on the Foothills Campus in Fort Collins and at the Vida building at CSU Spur in Denver. Donations to the Temple Grandin Equine Center can be made at advancing.colostate.edu/TGEC.

Grandin will receive the Founders Day Medal at a private ceremony this month.

On Feb. 13, President Amy Parsons attended a special Founders Day celebration for CSU’s 153rd birthday at the state Capitol in Denver, featuring a legislative tribute, a visit from CAM the Ram and other festivities.

Decades-long CSU supporters Bob and Joyce Everitt

2016

Veterinary oncology pioneer Dr. Stephen Withrow

2017

Alumnus and Tuskegee Airman John Mosley (posthumously)

2018

Alumnus and business icon Walter Scott, Jr.

2019

CSU’s 12th president, Albert C. Yates

2020

The first woman to graduate from college in Colorado, Libbie Coy (posthumously)

2021

Legendary beef-cattle nutrition scientist and Professor Emeritus John Matsushima

2022

Internationally known reproductive physiology expert George Seidel Jr.

The farm originally started in 2008 in the yard of the family’s single-story home near City Park. Eventually, they purchased the neighboring property to expand the garden to provide produce to people in the neighborhood. Sunspot followed a community supported agriculture (CSA) model in which community members purchase shares of the farm’s production.

Adams explained a guiding principle is to have a very small carbon footprint while having a very large idea footprint, consistent with the farm’s name. A sunspot is a small spot on the sun’s surface which exerts a force beyond what one might expect due to its small size.

In 2021, Rod and Amy Adams changed the model and started a farm on a 1.5-acre plot outside of Fort Collins. They now sell directly to grocery stores and restaurants. “We changed models because the CSA model was wearing us out,” he said. “Even though we miss our former CSA member families, we are fi nding the new model is less physically demanding.”

Adams said that he can juggle the rigors of his day job with farming because the two gigs complement each other. The hardest work on the farm is during the summer when classes are out of session. He added: “However, the busiest time for harvesting is during the first two months of my fall semester. September and October are very busy for me.”

The two jobs have provided some overlapping benefits at times as well.

Adams’ farm hosted a new class at CSU in which students to explore important questions centered around humanistic concerns using transformational texts from renowned thinkers throughout history. As part of the class, students spent a day at Sunspot Urban Farm, helping to prepare the farm for winter to give them the chance to understand how farming might relate to the philosophical explorations of the concept of happiness.

Additionally, the garden provides another important resource to Adams’ day job as an instructor: his lunch. Recently, he was packing apples, spinach, carrots, pickled cucumbers and garlic and — in fall — lettuce, peppers and tomatoes for his mid-day meal at CSU.

“One of the things that I appreciate so much about CSU, specifically the Philosophy Department, is that it has great soil, so to speak,” he said. “It has cultivated my learning and thereby my teaching in a way that I haven’t experienced previously. The collegial interactions on philosophical issues have been very helpful to me, and that’s bearing fruit in the classroom.”

The Secret Lives of CSU Faculty and Sta is a new series from CSU Life — the employee publication of Colorado State University — highlighting the interesting and cool things that employees do when they’re not at their day job. To nominate someone for a story, email je .dodge@colostate.edu.

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President Parsons announces new leadership hires

By CSU MarComm Staff

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons recently announced several key appointments to open leadership positions at the University, including the hiring of two long-time campus communications leaders and the superintendent of one of the state’s largest urban school districts. “While my preference is to do national searches for key positions, I have a lot of openings to fill in the CSU leadership team, and the opportunity came up to make some direct appointments in a few positions where it made sense and adds both experience and diversity into my senior leadership team,” Parsons said. “I’m pleased to have been able to attract three outstanding, seasoned leaders who will be able to hit the ground running over the next few months.”

Parsons announced the following hires: Rico Munn superintendent of Aurora Public Schools since 2013, will join the Office of the President as Parsons’ chief of staff July 1. Munn’s experience also includes service as executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. He served on the Board of Governors of the CSU System from 20132020, including two years as chair; on the Colorado Board of Education from 2003-2007; and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Midland University. Munn graduated with a BA from Midland Lutheran College and earned his juris doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He also has a graduate certificate in crisis management from St. Joseph’s University.“ Rico and I have worked together for many years, and I have enormous trust in his judgment and experience,” Parsons said. “As head of one of the state’s largest and most diverse school districts, he brings a deep understanding of Colorado education at all levels that will be invaluable as we seek to strengthen our commitment to educational access and equity. He also has considerable experience leading large teams of people in a complex organization, and that managerial strength will help us keep all of our University priorities and goals on track.”

The chief of staff oversees operations and budgets for the Office of the President at CSU, leads special projects on the president’s behalf, and represents the president in key meetings and discussions. The position has been filled on an interim basis by Professor Albert Bimper since last June.

CSU entering final stages of 2024 institutional reaccreditation

By Rachel Baschnagel

Colorado State University seeks reaccreditation every 10 years. The path to accreditation is a long and arduous journey, and CSU is about to hit a critical milestone as it enters the final stages of compiling a comprehensive self-study for 2024 reaccreditation.

The evaluation process for reaccreditation is rigorous by design, and CSU is required to demonstrate it operates at the highest standards in its educational commitment. CSU’s self-study report is due this summer to its accrediting institution, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

USC, Henley was vice president for university communications at the University of Oregon, and before that he was a senior member of Colorado State’s communications team – first as director of Denver PR from 2011-2014 and then as assistant vice president for strategic communications from 2014-2015. He came to CSU after serving as corporate communications manager for CoBank, one of the largest private banks providing financial services to support agribusiness, rural infrastructure, and Farm Credit customers in the U.S. Henley is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and Harvard’s Kennedy School Executive Education Program in Crisis Leadership in Higher Education.“ Kyle is widely regarded as a national leader in higher education communications, having successfully led the teams at two of the country’s most high-profile research universities,” Parsons said. “He also has an exceptional, established network here in Colorado that will allow him to move seamlessly into the VP role.”

The Division of Marketing and Communications oversees CSU’s Marketing and Brand Management, Strategic Communications, Community Affairs and Engagement, CSU Magazine, and Social and Digital Media. CSU Professor Greg Luft has led the division during the interim period, since the departure of former Vice President Yolanda Bevill.

the Fort Collins community, and she’s worked closely with many people on our campus over the years beginning when she was on staff, then as a consultant, and then through her role at the Bohemian Foundation,” Parsons said. “Most recently, she partnered with our team to announce Bohemian’s remarkable gift in honor of the anniversary of Title IX. Her passion for education, experience as a communications strategist, and deep commitment to access and equity make her a great fit for this role. I’m so happy we’re getting her back on campus.”

The director of presidential and administrative communications manages presidential communications including correspondence, social media, web content, constituent relations, and speechwriting. It was last filled on a permanent basis by Ann Claycomb, who moved to the College of Liberal Arts.

The next phase will be on-site visits by an HLC peer-review team in September. CSU’s reaccreditation process is led by Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness under the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

“We have an incredibly strong core team guiding our process in collaboration with several work groups and executive leadership,” Interim Provost Janice Nerger said. “Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness Laura Jensen serves as our Planning Team chair, and she brings not only her data analysis and assessment expertise but also her invaluable depth of institutional and accreditation process knowledge from our 2014 reaccreditation, which she helped lead.”

Capturing 10 years of accomplishments

Since July 2022, six work groups have investigated and reported on the university’s operations regarding specific criteria and/or subcriteria required for accredited status to be granted by HLC. While input and evidence are still being gathered from campus and community stakeholders, the Planning Team — Jensen, Special Advisor to the Provost Mary Pedersen and Presidential Fellow for Accreditation Susan Matthews — is compiling all the findings into a single narrative known as an Assurance Argument.

The Assurance Argument is CSU’s evidence of compliance with HLC’s accreditation requirements. It is the culmination of several years of intensive examination by faculty and staff throughout the university and will be submitted to HLC this summer in preparation for the peer-review campus visit in September.

“The Assurance Argument is capturing 10 years of accomplishments in one document,” Matthews said. “It is impressive, and it’s a compelling

story to tell, but we could go on for chapters of flagship examples of things that have been accomplished at Colorado State in the last decade. Some of the challenge is picking out the ones to showcase and knowing that once the peer-review team gets on campus, they’ll be exposed to additional information.”

The on-site visit, Assurance Argument and other documents and reviews, like the Federal Compliance Review and Student Opinion Survey, comprise the Comprehensive Evaluation materials used by HLC to fill out its final report and decide whether to reaffirm CSU’s accredited status. The university will be notified of HLC’s reaffirmation decision sometime during spring 2024.

Community participation

Faculty, staff, student and stakeholder engagement has driven the reaccreditation process. Alongside quality assurance, the purpose of reaccreditation is to perpetually develop CSU’s academic offerings using feedback from the campus community.

“Involvement from the CSU community and outside constituents is critical to the integrity of the accreditation process,” Jensen said. “It is only through these voices that we gain an honest understanding of our strengths and opportunities for improvement. By providing multiple ways to be involved, we hope to empower the community to be part of the process and share their perspectives.”

To get involved in reaccreditation, visit the How to Participate section of CSU’s Accreditation webpage to submit comments through the feedback form and see opportunities for engagement. Interested individuals can also reach out to any CSU employee council or email Jensen, Pedersen or Matthews.

About accreditation

Accreditation is a federally recognized third-party assurance of the quality of CSU’s educational offerings based on national standards. This university-wide, 10-year cycle of internal and external assessments, reports and reviews confirms the value of a CSU degree to students, other universities, licensing bodies and prospective employers while fostering a culture of continuous self-review and improvement within the university.

Transfort to resume service on Route 19 between CSU and South Transit Center

By CSU MarComm Staff

Transfort, the transit agency owned by the City of Fort Collins, will resume service on a key route that connects Colorado State University to the South Transit Center on Monday, Feb. 27.

Other moves

In addition to these three hires, Parsons announced that Interim Vice President for Engagement and Extension Kathay Rennels and Interim Director of Operations for Engagement and Extension CJ Mucklow will continue in those roles into the next fiscal year, until a search for a new VP is concluded. That is expected to happen in spring 2024.

Route 19 operates along Shields Street and Harmony Road Between CSU’s Campus Transit Center (CTC) and the South Transit Center (STC), with stops near Front Range Community College. Service on this route was suspended on Aug. 15, 2022, as part of other system reductions due to staff shortages.

“We understand that route 19 provides a critical service for the community and students attending school along this corridor,” said Kaley Zeisel, interim Transfort director.

southbound departure from CTC is at 7:15 p.m. When making the decision to reduce service, Transfort takes an analytical approach, looking at ridership, service area and connections to identify reductions or suspensions that will have the least impact to the least number of customers. Other routes still affected by service suspensions or reductions include routes 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, HORN & MAX.

Transfort has taken steps to improve staffi ng levels by increasing operator starting salaries and adding hiring incentives as well as improving pay structure and classifi cation designations.

For more information about Transfort, visit ridetransfort.com. For Route 19 specific information, visit ridetransfort. com/routes/route-19.

Kyle Henley, senior vice president and chief communications officer for the University of Southern California, will become the University’s vice president for marketing and communications May 1. Prior to joining

June Greist, who has been communications director for the Bohemian Foundation since 2014, will return to CSU as director of presidential and administrative communications, effective March 6. She previously held leadership roles in CSU’s Marketing and Communications Division from 1997-2005. Greist attended the University of Colorado as a President’s Leadership Scholar and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wellesley College. “June has deep roots at CSU and in

The University will soon launch a national search for a permanent provost and executive vice president, a role currently fi lled by longtime Dean of Natural Sciences Jan Nerger on an interim basis. Other searches now in progress or soon to get underway include searches for a VP for Human Resources, VP for University Advancement, and VP for Research (current VP Alan Rudolph announced his intention to retire July 1). Parsons chose to eliminate one vice presidential position that was vacant, the VP for Strategy.

“Staffi ng levels are slowly improving and, today, we are able to resume service on this route. However, we are still at 80% of our operator staff level, and without a steady increase in hiring, we may need to reduce service levels again in the future.”

Route 19 will operate once per hour between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, 30-minute frequency was offered at peak morning and afternoon times, but that will not resume at this time.

The first northbound departure from STC is at 6:45 a.m.; the first southbound departure from CTC is at 7:15 a.m. The last northbound departure from STC is at 6:45 p.m., and the last

“As we train new operators, we are hopeful that our current hiring rate will prevent us from having to further reduce routes, but at the same time, the industry overall has seen high levels of retirement since the pandemic, which has also had an impact on maintaining service levels at Transfort,” Zeisel said.

Passengers are encouraged to stay up to date with service changes by subscribing to receive real-time email or text alerts for the routes they choose at ridetransfort.com/subscribe.

All Transfort service continues to be fare-free under an emergency order signed in March 2020. Transfort is also in the final stages of a study that will help determine if Transfort service can be fare-free permanently.

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Winning the contract

Competition for the grant was fierce, according to Albritton, with the likes of Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institution of Technology lurking. But Albertson and Colorado State kept up their efforts in Washington, D.C., to keep CSU in the conversation.

In early 1960, Albertson and CSU received a Point Four (precursor to USAID) contract to prepare a Congressional Feasibility Study of the Point Four Youth Corps called for in the Reuss-Neuberger Bill, an amendment to the Mutual Security Act, wrote John Coyne, a Peace Corps volunteer who spent time in Ethiopia in the 1960s.

Joined by CSU researcher Pauline Birky-Kreutzer, they published a feasibility study that helped lead to the creation of the international development organization.

“I knew that CSURF was the only organization in the country that could put together the report on ‘the advisability and practicability of the (Point Four) Youth Corps.’ I recruited Pauline Birky-Kreutzer to put together a proposal to get the contract from the State Department. It was only for $10,000,” Albertson said in a 2008 interview with the Northern Colorado Business Report.

Albritton recounted the work.

“Albertson and Birky-Kreutzer’s contract with the State Department called for a detailed study in at least 10 countries on three continents, with a preliminary report due in February 1961. Ever optimistic, Albertson combined a trip to the SEATO Graduate School of Engineering with stops in Pakistan and India. Asia – check. He dispatched BirkyKreutzer to South America and the Caribbean. Check. With an offer of airfare, he recruited a member of CSU’s philosophy faculty, Manuel Davenport, who had been invited by Albert Schweitzer to attend a workshop in Africa, to do the study on that continent. Check. And done,” she wrote.

Their report became a cornerstone for Shriver’s effort to establish the Peace Corps.

Improvements coming to employee retirement plans this summer

By Dell Rae Ciaravola

Employees who participate in three of Colorado State University’s retirement plans will notice improvements to how Human Resources oversees these plans coming this summer.

Employees, retirees and former employees, and student employees with retirement investments in the defined contribution plan, 403(b) and the student employee retirement plan will see investments that are not annuities transferred to Fidelity.

Currently, participants in these plans can choose among Corebridge Financial (formerly AIG/VALIC) or TIAA, or both of these options.

After June, Fidelity will be the sole company providing services to the university. These changes do not impact:

• PERA retirement investments.

• Investments in any annuity or fi xed income products that are restricted from being moved automatically. You may choose to move accounts in variable annuity funds after the transition in June. If you’d like to understand your options regarding investments that are not automatically moved, a Fidelity Investment consultant can help you.

The goal of these changes is to respond to employee feedback and improve the investment options available to employees, reduce administrative and fund-specific fees, elevate retirement education, and make the entire process easier for employees to navigate.

These changes are summarized in a video by Joseph DiVerdi, chair of the committee that recommended these changes, and FAQs:

Second floor of Colorado State University Bookstore closed until May in next phase of LSC revitalization

By Jeff Dodge

hr.colostate.edu/retirement-plans-review.

The changes are part of a multi-year effort to optimize retirement fund options involving a committee with representation from across the University and a consultant. The process included asking companies interested in administering the university’s retirement funds to submit their qualifi cations, as well as engaging with retirement plan participants through information-gathering sessions and a survey.

Under the new model with Fidelity, employees can choose from a menu of high-quality investments selected by the university’s retirement investment committee, emphasizing quality over quantity of funds available for these investments.

Updates will be sent to impacted employees throughout the spring and summer, including information about a series of in-person and online sessions, investment workshops and opportunities to meet with a Fidelity investment counselor.

“This is the culmination of countless hours of work by a committee of dedicated individuals who believe that our employees should benefit from a retirement plan structure that follows best practices and maximizes their opportunities to invest well for their retirement,” said Teri Suhr, chief total rewards officer for Human Resources.

“We understand that many of our employees, former employees and retirees have close relationships with their retirement plan advisors at TIAA and Corebridge, and that anytime there

are changes to their retirement planning efforts, it can raise questions. That’s why there is an entire team of individuals devoted to making sure this transfer goes smoothly and, more importantly, taking the time to provide everyone with impacted accounts multiple opportunities to attend informational sessions, investment education sessions and one-on-one counseling to talk through their individual circumstances. It’s important to watch your email now through June as we share updates and progress about the transfer, as well as information about how you can educate yourself about your retirement investments and these changes.”

All current, retired and former employees whose funds will move received an email on Feb. 6.

More information will be shared frequently this spring and summer with individuals who hold funds that will transfer to the new model. Current employees will receive updates to their CSU email accounts; retired and former employees will receive updates to their email address on fi le with their current investment company (Fidelity, TIAA or Corebridge) and with CSU’s Division of Human Resources. If you are concerned that you’re not receiving emails about the change, please contact Human Resources.

Learn more

For more information, visit the FAQs and project page and watch the summary video at hr.colostate.edu/retirement-plans-review.

The top level of the CSU Bookstore has been closed for renovations, and beginning March 6, much of the outdoor area along the northeast side of the Lory Student Center, north of the LSC Plaza, will be closed off for a transformer replacement project.

Both areas are expected to reopen by spring commencement.

The LSC doors on that northeast side, near the CSU Bookstore’s second-floor entrance, will also be blocked off beginning the week of March 6, so pedestrians will have to use alternate exits/entrances. The adjacent north interior stairwell will also remain closed through the spring semester.

“We want to strongly encourage people to use the main stairs near the LSC information desk,” said project manager Tracey Abel of facilities management. “Accessibility remains a top priority during this project.”

She added that all products and services offered by the Bookstore will still be available but will be consolidated on the bottom level, which was remodeled last year.

There will still be a pedestrian route between the LSC Plaza and the parking lots northeast of the LSC, although access will be routed around the area closed for the transformer project. The west doors of the Engineering Building will remain open.

On the north side of the LSC’s third floor, the ballrooms, University Club and Aspen Grille will remain closed into the summer, Abel said.

The LSC revitalization project is expected to be complete in time for the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year.

Here are some of the highlights of what the project entails:

• Adult Learner and Veteran Services will expand its total area from 1,800 square feet to 8,000 square feet and utilize two floors with an increased study space for students.

• Updated finishes to refresh existing north end spaces in order to align with the design work completed in the 2014 revitalization project, including extending elevator access to the third level.

• The aging heating and cooling system will be replaced with more energy efficient technology.

• The Aspen Grille has been temporarily relocated to Housing and Dining Services but will return to the LSC in a revamped space once construction is complete.

• The CSU Bookstore will get a complete renovation on both levels.

Partners Mentoring Youth is changing lives in Colorado

By Ethan Dvorak

Proactive approaches to educational and social development are necessary for youth.

Partners Mentoring Youth, a program based in Fort Collins, is predicated on creating meaningful relationships between adults and youth, striving to create a community based on inclusion and diversity.

Partners works to prepare at-risk youth for adulthood through mentoring relationships, community partnerships and prevention education. The life-long bonds created through this program are profound. There are specifi c criteria, including time requirements, for becoming a youth mentor to ensure that these relationships are as benefi cial as possible.

Elizabeth Williams, associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Communication Studies, has worked with Partners both as a long-time supporter and donor.

“The goal of Partners is to connect youth and community members to empower them to reach their potential. Through their programming, Partners builds the confidence and skills of both the youth participants and the adults who mentor them,” Williams said.

Partners has a slew of events throughout the year aimed at increasing fundraising and extending the reach of the program.

“My family supports Partners through their annual fundraising event, Party for Partners, which occurs each May,” Williams said. “Additionally, I was one of the lucky winners of the NoCo Grocery Grab last year. This was an event modeled after the game show SuperMarket Sweep and occurred at Lucky’s Market. It was an incredible event, and I encourage everyone to purchase an entry for this year’s Grab, which will occur April 2.”

While fundraising for Partners is imperative, the success stories serve as resounding image of the program’s ambition. Every year, more than 830 youth show improvement in confidence, social skills, decision-making and bonding with adults. These numbers are not possible without concerted effort from the community and dedicated individuals such as Williams.

“In addition to events aimed at raising funds to support programming, there are also different volunteer opportunities throughout the year. And of course, becoming a mentor is the ultimate way to support this organization,” Williams said.

Partners stands as a beaming example of the impact that proactive approaches to youth mentoring can have on a population.

“The success stories that are shared at Partners events are inspiring and highlight the life-changing impact that these mentoring relationships can have,” Williams said. “Partners is an organization that will continue to lead the way for youth empowerment in our community and provides community members an opportunity to grow as well.”

For more information on Partners Mentoring Youth and how to help make a di erence, visit poweredbypartners.org.

THIRD ANNUAL NOCO GROCERY GRAB!

APRIL 2

Win a shopping spree of up to either $1,000, $750, or $500 at Lucky’s Market. Winners will have a limited amount of time to grab whatever they can (with a few hidden prizes along the way).

Winners will be drawn on March 27, 2023, at 11 a.m., which will be shown on Facebook Live or in-person at 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1, Fort Collins. Winners do not need to be present to win.

NoCo Grocery Grab is hosted by Larimer County Partners, Inc. Board of Directors.

Get your tickets by March 26 at NoCoGroceryGrab.com.

CSU named top producer of prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholars

By Joe Giordano

For the second year in a row, Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars — professionals, artists and scholars who usually hold faculty appointments — according to a report published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs annually announces the top-producing institutions for the Fulbright Program — the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program — in The Chronicle.

This year, six scholars from CSU were awarded Fulbright awards for 2022-23, more than from any other university in the state. Other institutions in this year’s top rankings include Harvard University and the University of Michigan. Since the previous year, CSU has produced 14 Fulbright U.S. Scholars, with eight during the 2021-22 academic year.

“I want to congratulate our six new Fulbright Scholars and all those who have earned this prestigious award before them,” said Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Janice Nerger. “Being named a Fulbright Scholar is a rare academic honor, and CSU being one of the top producers of Fulbright Scholars speaks to the quality of our faculty.”

According to the U.S. State Department, approximately 900 U.S. Scholars – faculty, administrators or other professionals – lecture and/ or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields each year.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is supported at CSU through the Office of International Programs. To learn more about the services provided by the office of International Programs, visit international. colostate.edu.

Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program was established over 75 years ago to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people

of other countries. Fulbright is the world’s largest and most diverse international educational exchange program. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

“On behalf of President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken, congratulations to the colleges and universities recognized as 2022-2023 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions, and to all the applicants who were selected for the Fulbright Program this year,” said Lee Satterfield, assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs. “Thanks to the visionary leadership of these institutions, administrators, and advisors, a new generation of Fulbrighters – changemakers, as I like to say – will catalyze lasting impact on their campus, in their communities, and around the world.”

Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 people from all backgrounds — recent university graduates, teachers, scientists and researchers, artists, and more — have participated in the Fulbright Program and returned to their home countries with an expanded worldview, a deep appreciation for their host country and its people, and a new network of colleagues and friends.

“Our faculty are well-known for the excellence of their scholarly works as well as their desire to engage not only with the people of Colorado, but throughout the world,” Nerger said. “It’s through people like our Fulbright Scholars that we expand knowledge, strengthen relationships, and promote international cooperation.”

Fulbright alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities, sectors, and the world and have included 40 heads of state or government, 61 Nobel Laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, 76 MacArthur Fellows, and countless leaders and changemakers who carry forward the Fulbright mission of enhancing mutual understanding. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit eca.state.gov/fulbright.

Elizabeth Williams

CSU CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Women in Science Symposium

Wednesday, March 8

Multicultural Aspects of One Health

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Canvas Stadium

Top 5 Irish Imported Whiskeys and Creams

for your St. Paddy's Day Celebration

1) Glendalough Double Barrel Whiskey- A craft distilled Irish whiskey guaranteed to blow you away with both barrels. Sweet honey and smooth vanilla notes will float you up to heaven, then ginger spice and a touch of almond will bring you back down with an earthy finish. Double barrel means double aged; first in American bourbon barrels, second in oak wine casks from the small Spanish town of Montilla.

($34.99) 750ml

Sláinte!

of their families, a message that can inspire us today. chhs.colostate.edu/ avenir/programs-and-events.

Health and Exercise Science Seminar

2) Saint Brendan's Irish Cream- A wonderful choice for discerning Irish cream lovers. It's crafted in one of the oldest dairies (in Derry, Ireland) by combining fresh cream and Irish whiskey. Perfect for enjoying on the rocks or with whiskey. Named after Saint. Brendan the navigator, this choice will see you safely to a good time on St. Paddy's Day.

($27.99) 1.75L

3) Tullamore Dew- This Irish whiskey is aged to perfection in bourbon and sherry barrels and has been a defining spirit of Ireland since 1829. Tullamore boasts the reputation of being the world's only triple distilled, triple blend, triple matured whiskey, and its fine taste has won the brand some major awards.

($24.99) 750ml

4) Bailey's Irish Cream- An Irish Cream classic, Baileys has the added bonus of having a variety of flavors to choose from- including espresso creme, almond, and caramel. An rainy March day, the Irish have been doing it for centuries.

($29.99) 750ml

5) Jameson- No list of Irish liquor would be complete without the iconic Jameson line of whiskies. The whiskey is aged for a minimum of four years in oak casks and is renowned for its smoothness. Try the new IPA edition (aged in stout beer barrels), or the Jameson Cold Brew (whiskey

($26.99) 750ml

Wilbur’s has more than 50 Irish Liquors and Liqueurs to choose from.

occasion.

Join The Women in Science (WiSCI) Network for its 7th annual symposium and 10th anniversary. This year’s symposium will bring diverse voices and perspectives together to share what, why, and how our speakers’ and panelists’ life-work has focused through the broad lens of one health. Full agenda available at womeninscienceci.colostate. edu/2023-wiss.

Spring Break

March 11 – March 19

Sharin’ O’ Green 5K

Saturday, March 11

9 a.m., Odell Brewing Company

This 5k has the luck of the Irish! Bring the kids and the pup for a fun event filled with craft beer, miles of smiles, and activities at Odell Brewing Company. Event benefits Partners. runsignup.com/Race/CO/ FortCollins/SharinOtheGreen5k

Thrift Style

Thursday, March 23

7 – 8 p.m., Avenir Museum, Rm 157 Explore the history of feed sacks, the reuse of a simple piece of leftover fabric, and how homemakers used what was available to meet the needs

Donor impact report: A

Friday, March 24

11:00 a.m. to noon., Health and Exercise Science Teaching Facility

Join Dr. Slobhan Phillips for a talk on optimizing physical activity interventions for cancer survivors to improve intervention EASE.

TEDxCSU

Saturday, March 25

8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lory Student Center

The TEDxCSU committee is bringing the TED mission of Ideas Worth Spreading to Colorado State University and the greater Northern Colorado area. It seeks to build a community of inspired and engaged people with an open mind. TEDxCSU is a ticketed event, open to the CSU community and the general public. Tedxcsu.com

The Tender Land by Aaron Copland

March 30, 31 and April 1

7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall

Presented by the Ralph Opera Program, in this piece, the sounds of rollicking American folk music are paired with achingly beautiful melodies that speak of the characters’ longing for “the promise of living” a full life.

TEDxCSU is an all-day event featuring multiple speakers and exhibits from the Fort Collins and CSU community.

Tickets are $5 for CSU students: $15 for community members.

Price includes breakfast, lunch (dietary friendlyoptions available) and alcohol for those over 21.

Year after year, Colorado State University alumni and friends invest in scholarships, programs, faculty, facilities and bold ideas that make the world a brighter place for all. Each year, CSU is committed to sharing stories of that impact with the entire CSU community in its Donor Impact Report.

tedxcsu.com

In one calendar year, nearly 34,000 donors provided more than $165 million that helped the University discover breakthroughs in cancer treatments, lead the region in planning for a more sustainable future, foster the next generation of Rams, and provide life-changing access to scholarships so students can become tomorrow’s leaders today. The report does more than highlight how 8,900 donors gave for the first time and how 80% of overall gifts were less than $250, it tells the story of how CSU is a community because CSU is you. See how at giving.colostate. edu/impact-report.

Tickets will not be available for purchase day of so please be sure to buy them in advance. For questions and additional information visit our Instagram: officialtedxcsu or our website.

reflection of what a community can do