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Rally ‘Round the Flag of Justice

Sandy Ceas’ work revolves around global social issues, particularly focusing on the impact of religion on communities.

English Beyond: Speak Out! and Rekindle the Classics

The English department enacts their passion through programs that extend beyond the boundaries of our classrooms, and even our campus.

More than just a student

Sociology and Ethnic Studies major Erica LeFehr discusses ups and downs of being a full-time student and a mom.

TV strategist Vidakovich joins ACT Human Rights Film Festival team

Alumnus Jim Vidakovich has garnered a reputation as one of the top media strategists in Hollywood.

Environmental justice group emerges at CSU

A growing number of CSU faculty, staff and students have been joining a campus initiative focused on environmental justice.

Sign Language courses to be introduced next fall

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is working to create an American Sign Language minor.

Learning the Business of Art

“The LEAP program covers a side to the art world that I wouldn’t have gotten exposure to otherwise.”

First generation student finds success at CSU

A first generation scholar recalls the support she received while completing her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts.

Student Spotlight: Tyler Olson

When Tyler Olson thinks about his degree in economics, he doesn’t think of the money he could make with it; instead, he thinks of how he can use it to better the world.

Professional communicators inducted into CSU Media Hall of Fame

The Department of Journalism and Media Communication inducted 10 outstanding professional communicators into the CSU Media Hall of Fame.

December declared Student Media Celebration Month

Fort Collins’ mayor Wade Troxell proclaimed December 2016 as Student Media Celebration Month.

Student Spotlight: Trevor Abeyta

Trevor Abeyta reflects on the invaluable experience he has gained through the Political Science department’s graduate internship program.

Liberal Arts shines at Graduate Student Showcase

The Graduate Showcase celebrates research, creativity and entrepreneurship and provides an arena for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Outstanding Graduates

College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff highlight outstanding students graduating in Fall 2016.

Message from the Dean

Dean Ben Withers reflects on the impact of the liberal arts.

Spring 2016

Bernie Rollin lauded with lifetime achievement award

A tireless and outspoken advocate for animal ethics, CSU philosophy’s Bernard Rollin has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Research Ethics.

Three liberal arts faculty named Best Teachers of 2016

Liberal arts faculty recently took home more 2016 Best Teacher Awards than any other college at CSU.

Kyle Saunders, CSU’s ‘political guru,’ discusses the 2016 presidential election

Kyle Saunders explains his conspiracy theory research, analyzes the primary election process, and shares what has surprised him about this year’s presidential race.

GRAMMY Foundation supports autism research in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Two professors, funded by the GRAMMY Foundation, are leading a study on musical creativity in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Pulitzer prize winner Komunyakaa returns to CSU for poetry reading

English department alumnus Yusef Komunyakaa returned to CSU to share his work and words of wisdom with the community.

CSU alum Bonnie Ross talks technology, female involvement in the industry

For CSU alumna Bonnie Ross, her time as a Ram was a stepping stone into a career of technology and creativity. Ross is now head of 343 Industries and Halo, and recently returned to campus to speak to students.

Bruce Bodaken: A business leader with a Philosophical Mind

Alumnus Bruce Bodaken (‘73) believes it is his background in philosophy that distinguished him from his peers in business and uniquely prepared him to be a leader and innovator.

From CSU to Super Bowl: Bimper receives Young Professional Award

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity and Inclusion Albert Bimper is being honored with the LeRoy T. Walker Young Professional Award from SHAPE America.

Faculty and Staff Retirements

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.” – Louis L’Amour

Passages

A tribute to the liberal arts family members we have lost.

Alumnus named spokesperson for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Joe Akmakjian, who graduated from CSU in 2013 with a dual degree in journalism and media communication and communication studies, has been named the first adult National Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Afghanistan war veteran, liberal arts student recounts experience

Liberal arts student Rachael Martel explains how real-life experience has shaped her views on negative American sentiment towards Muslim and Islamic culture.

Alumna Runs Ram Tough at Olympic Trials

On February 13, Sarah “Mac” Robinson was among the elite runners who lined up in Los Angeles at the U.S Olympic Team Marathon Trials, attempting to be one of three women to represent the country at the Rio Olympics next summer.

Ann Gill endowment to bring speakers and artists to campus

The Ann Gill Visiting Lecturer and Artist Endowment was created to bring diverse talents, perspectives, and thought leadership to campus.

CSU, partners crowdfund study on music and Alzheimer’s

Organizers of a program that brings individuals with dementia and their caregivers to Fort Collins Symphony concerts have created a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for a Colorado State University study of its impact on the participants.

A Legacy of Giving: Dr. Irene Vernon

Faculty at Colorado State University wear many hats. They are teachers, mentors, leaders, researchers, advocates and activists. And some of them are leading by example in another important role, by investing in the future of Colorado State University as donors.

ACT Human Rights Film Festival sees strong opening weekend

The ACT Human Rights Film Festival kicked off on Friday, April 15th, with six films showing at the Lory Student Center Theater over the opening weekend.

2016 Student Art Exhibit

With mediums ranging from found materials to spray paint and polyurethane, the Curfman Gallery showcased broad talents at its 2016 student exhibit.

A bridge to college: Fort Morgan students explore CSU

About 35 students from Fort Morgan High School visited CSU on April 6 in a growing partnership that a faculty member and his students in the Department of Ethnic Studies have formed with that community.

A Gift That Will Keep On Giving: Art Gift Arrives at New Home

Last month, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University began receiving nearly 200 works of art in its recently completed galleries and storage spaces.

Liberal arts students earn CSU research fellowships

Two liberal arts students have each earned a coveted spot in the 2016-2017 CSU Vice President for Research Cohort.

Soon-to-be grad blends business with creative entrepreneurship

“I would call myself an independent artist-entrepreneur, which is what I think you have to be now if you want to work in the creative industry.”

‘Reefer Madness, The Musical’ redone by CSU Theatre as satirical commentary

Enthusiasm is high over the 4/20 opening of CSU Theatre’s production of the cult classic, Reefer Madness, The Musical, by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney.

Standing ovation for student’s spoken word performance

Philosophy student Arisson Stanfield brought the crowd to their feet during the 2016 MLK Day community celebration.

Cuba: a homecoming story

Over spring break, a group of Colorado State University students, Fort Collins community members, and two ethnic studies faculty members embarked on a nine-day service learning trip to Cuba.

Critical Language Scholarship takes three students abroad

Three students are off to Jordan, Tanzania, and Russia this summer thanks to a competitive language scholarship.

CSU Pep Band and the CSU Spirit Squad Recognized as Best in the West!

The CSU Pep Band and the CSU Spirit Squad were named this year’s top-ranking Mountain West Conference Tournament Game Day Spirit Program, with a score of 97%.

Dance Alumni Celebration: Uniting Dancing Rams of All Ages

On April 27-30, the Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre and Dance will host its first Alumni Dance Celebration, a reunion of dancers from as far back as the mid-1970s.

Reflections on Ghana

Over winter break, a group of students, faculty and staff from Colorado State University embarked on a three week serve and learn trip to Ghana.

Online Arts Leadership Master’s among top leadership programs

CSU’s online Master of Arts Leadership and Administration has received top honors from the “Oscars” of leadership.

Languages, Literatures and Cultures looks to expand student reach

From hybrid courses to agricultural Spanish, the department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is expanding its reach and putting an emphasis on practical skills.

Alumna pursues a love of literature at Wolverine Farm Publishing

Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts alumna Meg Schiel, class of 2013, shares her post-graduation journey.

$12,000 Raised at Annual Rams Juris Doctor Dinner

On February 16, 2016 the Rams Juris Doctor group gathered for their annual fundraising dinner in Denver for networking, professional development, and to raise funds for the Rams JD Scholarship.

Woodward internship provides ‘valuable experience’ for graduating senior

“My internship has added value to my educational experience because it has allowed me to apply what I’m learning in a real-world setting.” – Andre Foltz

Comic book artist, CSU alum empowers women through Hallery show

A bright new exhibition in the Hallery has transformed the lower level of the Lory Student Center into a page from a comic book.

Words for the Earth

The Words for the Earth award is being created in honor of John Calderazzo and SueEllen Campbell, on the eve of their retirement from CSU.

CSU and government of Rwanda are partners in smart, sustainable development

Dr. Galvin traveled to Africa to discuss Smart Village Minigrid project with Rwandan government officials.

Alumna Felicia Zamora wins 2016 Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize

Alumna Felicia Zamora has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize.

Sustainability education through art

Erika Osborne creates works that raise awareness of environmental issues in the American West, including climate change and the urban-wilderness interface.

CSU prepared alumna for Paris — and brewery engineering

Allison Martz combined liberal arts with engineering, creating a unique career path which ultimately led to the world of brewing.

National Science Foundation lecture presented by Kate Browne

Anthropology’s Katherine Browne delivered a talk as part of the National Science Foundation’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

When disaster strikes, a resilient community stands firm

Faculty in Sociology and Economics are participating in a public webinar to review the Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning’s first-year findings.

Cross-Campus Collaboration between Theatre and Social Work Works!

Last semester a cross-campus partnership formed when Shari Simmons’ Individual Therapy class teamed up with Amy Scholl’s Acting Class for a hand-on experience: mock counseling sessions.

Professor discusses polar regions, solutions to the environmental crisis

There’s no such thing as a quick fix for multi-layered issues such as climate change — he said one of the main reasons he wrote the book was to simply begin a conversation.

Humans of CSU profiles Ann Little

Intellectual off-roading with a punk rock heart.

Alumni use language skills working abroad

Picking everything up and leaving to work in a new country is no more than a dream for some, but others have been able to make it a reality by landing a job abroad after graduating with language skills.

Being interdisciplinary

Kevin Foskin, director of the Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts program, talks about what it means to be interdisciplinary.

New study abroad programs launched in multimedia and travel writing

International television storyteller Ashley Colburn (’08) will lead a two-week travel writing course in Croatia, where she is famous for programs about the country’s many amazing tourist and cultural destinations.

Why I study Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

Sophomore Jeordin Wiley shares her perspective on why the Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts major is the perfect fit for her.

Anthropology Club Participates in Rice Elementary Science Night

A fun and memorable experience for CSU Anthropology Club volunteers and elementary students at the 2016 Rice Elementary Science Night.

Amanda Jones Scholarship makes International Field Experience a Reality

Funded by the Amanda Jones Field Study Abroad Award, Kellyn Davis traveled to Kenya last summer to attend a six-week paleontology field school.

Liberal Arts students completing semester abroad on Gilman Scholarship

Two students in the College of Liberal Arts have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, which aims to diversify students’ international experiences.

Alumnus breaks Guinness World Record — handily

Colorado State University alumnus Juan Diaz de Leon and friend Matt Holmes recently reached for a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest handshake — all to bring exposure to Colorado entrepreneurs.

LEAP GRADUATE STUDENT ENJOYS LAW AND PLANNING EVENTS

A soon-to-be graduate of the LEAP master’s program, Christine Pelletier has already landed a position with the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra.

Lori Peek’s Hurricane Katrina book named Colorado Book Awards finalist

Sociology faculty Lori Peek’s book is in the running for a Colorado Book Award.

Dan Beachy-Quick selected as a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards

Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book announced that Dan Beachy-Quick is a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards in Poetry for his latest work (gentlessness).

Canadian Brass Member Caleb Hudson is CSU’s New Trumpet Professor

In fall 2016, Caleb Hudson, trumpet artist of the Canadian Brass, will join the music faculty at Colorado State University as the assistant professor of trumpet.

Cindy Griffin retires after 23 years at CSU

Dr. Cindy Griffin will retire at the end of this year after 23 years at CSU.

CSU’s Public Speaking class named among the best nationwide

The National Communication Association named SPCM 200: Public Speaking, a class offered by CSU’s Department of Communication Studies, as a “Program of Distinction” at its 2015 annual convention in Las Vegas last November.

Remembering Jennifer Fish Kashay

Paying tribute to Department of History associate professor Jennifer Fish Kashay.

Alumni draw enthusiastic crowds at events

Halo executive Bonnie Ross and Pulitzer prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa were greeted by large crowds as they visited campus this spring.

So long for now: Reflections From Dean Gill

As retirement nears, Ann leaves our liberal arts family with memories and gratitude.

Ben Withers named dean of Liberal Arts

The new dean of the College of Liberal Arts is an art historian and former department chair.

Winter 2015

Halo effect: Ross wants more women in video gaming industry

Journalism alumna Bonnie Ross credits her overwhelming success to the foundation of technical and communication skills gained from CSU.

Team travels to South Africa to chronicle indigenous art, culture

Over the summer three CSU faculty members took a group of students to South Africa to help preserve the art, history and customs of an indigenous community.

CSU student’s wheelchair invention inspired by personal experience

John Morris is an economics alumnus from Fort Collins who has invented a new suspension system for wheelchairs — because he uses one.

Students support community-building work in Fort Morgan

An ethnic studies faculty member and his students have been getting out of the classroom and into a community that has seen its share of struggles in recent years — but a greater number of victories.

Carving history: CSU scholar studies Alaska’s totem pole parks

Assistant professor Emily Moore traveled to Alaska to document the preservation of totem poles and their significance within US history.

CSU archaeologist returning to Honduran jungle

Chris Fisher has traveled the world and battled a flesh-eating virus, all in the name of discovery.

CSU alumnus skydives to celebrate doubling life expectancy

A CSU alumnus living with muscular dystrophy celebrated a birthday he never thought he would have by doing something he never thought he would do: skydive.

Trauma to Triumph

David Bonomo (’17) has seen things no one should ever see, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. It shapes who he is today.

Photographing the truth in combat zones

CSU journalism professors discuss their experiences on the front lines of war zones.

CSU-born production company releases trailer for a full-feature documentary

“Our goal is to have this make an impact,” Rasmussen said. “We want them to see that we are there not to point fingers at the issue, but to give hope.”

No Limits: CSU football player with Asperger’s did the ‘impossible’

Communications studies senior and defensive lineman Justin Hansen doesn’t believe in barriers.

Colorado State University Students Rally Behind Mizzou

Colorado State University students gathered at the Lory Student Center Plaza on November 16 to show support for the students at the University of Missouri who are taking a stance against racism.

Public Lands History Center effort preserves oral history of 2013 flooding

A CSU team collaborated to capture first-hand accounts of the 2013 Front Range flood.

Annual Holiday Spectacular Concert Celebrates “Goodwill to All”

This popular event will take place December 3rd and 5th.

Mark your calendar for the Act Human Rights Film Festival

In April 2016 the Department of Communication Studies will debut the inaugural, week-long Act Human Rights Film Festival.

New name for CSU language department reflects positive shifts

Colorado State University’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is being revitalized with a new name, new faces and new projects.

City Names a Day for Bob Coonts as His New Exhibition Opens

The city of Fort Collins has named Friday, Nov. 20, as Bob Coonts Day in honor of the retired CSU affiliate faculty member.