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Dean Kjerstin Thorson has hit the ground running in her first 8 weeks at Colorado State University.

She’s been busy connecting with our college community—welcoming new students at Ram Welcome, engaging with our CLA ambassadors, connecting with alumni, and attending numerous faculty and staff meetings to introduce herself and learn more about our work.

“I see my role as harnessing the incredible energy and expertise of our students, faculty, and staff to help them achieve the impact they aspire to in the world."

Read more in The Rocky Mountain Collegian 🔗 https://col.st/9zEcZ

On the latest episode of The Next 150 podcast, President Amy Parsons is joined by CSU political science alum and U.S. Senator Cory Gardner.

Hear his advice for CSU students on navigating political discourse, stressing the need for students to be active in their communities, engage in meaningful conversations and strive to find common ground.

president.colostate.edu/podcast/cory-gardner

The Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University department hosted their third annual Clarkchella event on Friday — a celebration of journalism and media communication and all of the work that its students produce.

The Creative Writing Reading Series returns this fall with an exciting lineup of writers and poets! ⁠

The first event is this Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the LSC Ballroom, with readings by Meredith Talusan and Paul Yoon.

Creative Writing Reading Series announces 2024-25 lineup of award-winning writers and poets - College of Liberal Arts CSU’s Creative Writing Reading Series returns this fall with a robust lineup of award-winning authors, including Meredith Talusan, Paul Yoon, and more.

David Pyle's arts management course “The Perfect Intersection: Art-making as a Way to Learn (and Do) Anything!” provides an interdisciplinary space for first-year students to explore art as a gateway to deeper learning.

With weekly special guests—like Dr. Temple Grandin, Associate Professor Cate DiCesare, and President Amy Parsons—and projects that merge art with STEM, students are exploring the intersections between art and culture and science.

Read more about this course, which is part of the Green and Gold Initiative, on SOURCE: https://col.st/UnL2C

We honor, we remember and we never forget the victims, families and survivors of September 11 🇺🇸

Can you put a price on nature? Should you put a price on nature?

Renowned environmental economist Ed Barbier, University Distinguished Professor of Economics, says that could be key to saving the planet.

Barbier spoke on CSU’s The Audit about what a green economy looks like and how he believes we can get there.

https://libarts.source.colostate.edu/is-putting-a-price-on-nature-the-key-to-creating-a-greener-economy/

Associate Professor Doreen E. Martinez has been selected for the Culture of Health Leaders Institute for Racial Healing, an 18-month leadership experience that uses the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) framework to strengthen the ecosystem of practitioners who are advancing racial and health equity in their work.

Her project for the CoHLI, “Coming to Know Indigenous Knowledges,” focuses on exploring and teaching Indigenous epistemologies’ breadth and depth.

Doreen Martinez named to the Culture of Health Leaders Institute for Racial Healing - College of Liberal Arts The Culture of Health Leaders Institute for Racial Healing, a program of the National Collaborative for Health Equity funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has selected Colorado State University faculty member Doreen E. Martinez to join its third national cohort.

Two Colorado rock stars join Amy Parsons on The Next 150 podcast
Stephen Brackett ('06, Philosophy) of the Flobots and Isaac Slade of the Fray talk art, advocacy, education, and mental health.
Rock on! 🤘
https://president.colostate.edu/podcast/isaac-slade-and-stephen-brackett/

Bring your curiosity and energy for the first Ram Talks event this Wednesday!

Sociology Professor Jeni Cross will talk about a new framework for creating meaningful social change, challenge you to see your work in new ways, and highlight the latest insights from social science about how to be an effective catalyst for change.

Learn more about Ram Talks at visit.colostate.edu/ram-talks

Mark your calendars! 📆⁠ Preview some of the upcoming events from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance: ⁠
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9/27 - Theatre: Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins⁠
10/10 - University Symphony Orchestra: The Uncommon Woman⁠
10/20 - Music: Opera Scenes⁠
10/31 - Music: Halloween Organ Extravaganza⁠
11/1 - Theatre: Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine⁠
11/3 - Music: Percussion Ensemble Concert⁠
11/15 - Fall Dance Concert⁠
11/21 - Music: University Symphony Orchestra with Jazz Ensemble⁠
12/6 - Fall Dance Capstone Concert⁠
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See the full lineup of events at the UCA at csuartstickets.com

The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University will host the exhibition — “3óóxoneeʼnohoʼóoóyóóʼ /Ho’honáá’e Tsé’amoo’ėse: Art of the Rocky Mountain Homelands of the Hinono’eino’ and Tsétsėhéstȧhese Nations” — in the museum’s Griffin Foundation Gallery, Aug. 29 to Dec. 15, 2024.

A blessing ceremony and opening reception will open the exhibition tonight from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Read more about the exhibition and the artists featured on SOURCE 🔗 https://col.st/PwFoZ

As a teacher educator, literacy scholar, professor and chair of the CSU Department of English, Louann Reid has devoted her professional life to teaching and leading others.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Reid on her retirement! 🎉

Retiring CSU Professor and Chair Louann Reid leaves legacy in English Education - College of Liberal Arts After a 50-year career in education, including 30 years teaching at Colorado State University, Professor of English Louann Reid is retiring.

Add a new podcast to your listening line-up. 🎧

President Amy Parsons is interviewing members of our CSU community who deeply care about our collective future. The first episode is out and features CSU Department of Communication Studies alumna and Major League Baseball announcer Jenny Cavnar.

President Parsons launches 'The Next 150' podcast with special guests CSU President Amy Parsons has started a new podcast called “The Next 150,” featuring conversations with special guests like alumna and Major League Baseball announcer Jenny Cavnar, University Distinguished Professor Sonia Kreidenweis and alumnus and former Sen. Cory Gardner.

In case you missed it, read the latest on the Clark B demolition, office relocations, parking, and building access. 👷‍♂️

Clark Building construction updates: August 2024 - College of Liberal Arts After everyone moved out, Clark B demolition started in Summer 2024. Included in this article are department and unit relocations, access to Clark C, and what to expect in fall.

This , we're tagging you in to support students with a gift to the Liberal Arts Emergency Fund.

The fund provides financial support to CLA students who have unforeseen financial needs -- like medical bills, job loss, and emergency car repair -- that interfere with their ability to remain enrolled at CSU.

Join the Rams community and give to help students win!
https://col.st/RLNCl

More than just evacuees, those forced to flee Colorado wildfires are new climate refugees Even the properties spared by Boulder's Stone Canyon fire may need years to recover.

Delilah Lopez (’24), a first-generation adult learner and enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe on Montana’s Rocky Boy Reservation, graduated with an ethnic studies major and an Indigenous studies minor this past May.

After a very difficult upbringing, Lopez was inspired to go back to school after connecting with Associate Professor Lindsey Schneider. Once on campus, she sought out help from support services and programs, which she credits as a reason for much of her success.

Read her inspiring story on SOURCE: https://col.st/aPGa5

From his early days at Colorado State University to his pivotal role in revitalizing Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, Norman Harris III (B.A. English, ‘99) has made significant strides in community engagement and cultural preservation.

Driving Change Through Creative Motivations - Alumline From his early days at Colorado State University to his pivotal role in revitalizing Denver's Five Points neighborhood, Norman Harris III (B.A., ‘99) has made significant strides in community engagement and cultural preservation. As the Executive Director dedicated to restoring this historic area,...

Our students added stamps to their passports while earning academic credit this summer 🗺️

Over a dozen faculty-led education abroad programs were hosted this summer, including Communication in Rome, International Travel Journalism in Croatia, Art in Italy, and Summer in Oxford.

See more education abroad opportunities in the college: https://col.st/RmHSk

Our thoughts are with those affected by the active fires in our region.

If you're faculty or staff living in that area and are in need of assistance, please visit the website below or you may contact one of our HR professionals in the college.

Resources: https://col.st/tWQhC

Our thoughts are with the residents and communities impacted by the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and other Colorado fires. We offer our thanks and appreciation for the first responders fighting the fires.

CSU is closely monitoring and tracking the fires. Please remain diligent and follow all official orders issued by local and county authorities.

CSU is committed to supporting the needs of our impacted university community. Learn more about resources: https://col.st/tWQhC

For the latest campus safety advisories and alerts, visit safety.colostate.edu

A warm welcome to our new Dean, Dr. Kjerstin Thorson, who starts her role today!

98% of Americans report having at least one friend, and 58% have five or more. But here's the catch – while we're satisfied with our friend count, many of us wish we had more time to spend with them.

Learn more about the new two-year study led by CSU Department of Communication Studies Assistant Professor Natalie Pennington and the American Friendship Project on the latest podcast episode of The Audit. 🎧

Are Americans suffering a friendship crisis? Study shows we don’t need more friends, just more time with those we already have - College of Liberal Arts Are Americans suffering a friendship crisis? Study shows we don’t need more friends, just more time with those we already have

Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts alum Gian Clavell (B.A. '16) is making his Olympic debut after helping Puerto Rico's men's basketball team qualify for the games earlier this month. 🇵🇷 It is the first time Puerto Rico has made the Olympics for men's basketball since 2004.

Basketball pool play starts tomorrow, July 27.

Join us in wishing good luck to Gian and the other former student-athletes representing Colorado State University at the 2024 Olympic Games!

Read more: https://col.st/i5Fck