Alumni

One Crayon at a Time: Making a difference for refugee children

After seeing waste at a Chili’s restaurant, environmentalist Chelsea Champ Lopez found a new use for the used crayons: helping refugee children in Jordan.

From Trash Animals to Sacred Cows: exploring human-animal relationships across the globe

Inspired to understand animals on their own terms, Kelsi Nagy pursued a master’s degree focused on animal ethics and environmental policy. She has edited a book about our relationship with “trash” animals and continues to study complex animal-human relationships.

An anthropological search for belonging and identity

Susan Harness described her childhood as being caught between two worlds – white and American Indian – and estranged from both. Using her education in anthropology, Harness searched for a sense of belonging and acceptance as a transracial adoptee.

Spring 2017

Sociology, Perspective-Taking, and Law Enforcement

For Assistant Chief Kevin Cronin, sociology changed his worldview and helped him consider a variety of perspectives that he uses in his work as a police officer.

Message from the Dean

The College of Liberal Arts is the heart of the University, pioneering new ways of learning and new approaches to issues and challenges that Colorado and our nation face.

The Scott Artist Series at CSU

Shaesby (’97) and Catherine (’98) Scott make a lasting impact with a scholarship endowment and the Scott Artist Series through the Department of Art and Art History.

English Majors Don’t Wait Until They Graduate

English majors are a diverse group doing interesting work in the world, but they don’t wait until they graduate to start being amazing.