How do we strengthen our democracy? One way is voting (it's election day!). But there are many other ways: learning how to have difficult conversations, understanding the changing role of media, and the expression of democratic ideals through visual art. col.st/uSLV5

This year’s C.A.N.S. Around the Oval was a success! With the help of our community, the CLA raised $2,886 – providing 5,700+ meals to the Food Bank for Larimer County. These donations will help the more than 40,000 Larimer County residents who struggle with food insecurity.

Can curiosity reduce polarization? Join us Tues. Nov. 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. in LSC 332 for the second installment of the Equity Dialogs series. This event will provide space for engaging discussion around overcoming barriers within higher education equity.

This year’s C.A.N.S. Around the Oval was a success! With the help of our community, the CLA raised $2,886 – providing 5,700+ meals to the Food Bank for Larimer County. These donations will help the more than 40,000 Larimer County residents who struggle with food insecurity.

Master of Music Education alum Amy Swonger (’09) hails from San Juan County, one of our 64 counties in CSU’s All64 project. Swonger’s favorite part of CSU was the staff and the help she got. “The music education program is tremendous,” said Swonger. col.st/PLfba

To our veterans, thank you for your service. CSU was proudly ranked one of the top colleges for veterans by the Military Times. “We focus on what they are bringing in...while offering resources and support,” said Ben Schrader, director of ALVS at CSU. col.st/92iob

Yemeni politics expert and political science Ph.D. student Mahad Darar recently wrote an article for The Conversation on how the Houthi attacks affect both Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen’s civil war. Read the full article below. col.st/RS3k2

Tap into some alumni wisdom 🧠 In this video, three talented alumni talk about the value of a liberal arts degree. Click the link below to check it out! col.st/OXsAg

Being on the other side of an interview is not unusual for me. But when the topic is me…that’s a little different. Thank you Colorado State University’s Beth Etter for putting into words the “stream of consciousness” utterings I shared during our conversation.😊 libarts.source.colostate.edu/a-life-in-radi…

Professor of CSU Comm Studies Karrin Vasby Anderson is the co-author the book, Woman President, in which she argues that a woman president in a 1924 risqué silent film might have put off more conservative viewers. Read more in the BBC bbc.com/culture/articl…

Climate change is a concern for many voters. CSUPoliSciDept Prof Robert Duffy, who studies environmental policy, notes “the differences between the two candidates are pretty stark,” between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 🔗The Denver Post denverpost.com/2024/10/24/cli…

Hello, future Clark Building! 🎉🐏 We just broke ground on Clark Building's revitalization which is set to finish in 2027. The new 90,000 sq. ft. structure will feature cutting edge spaces and technology, creating a true academic hub of the future. ➡️col.st/l8nq9

Border crossings dropped this year, but will voters care? Ernesto Sagás, an expert in U.S. immigration policies said the downward trend in illegal border crossings is very clear, with many surrendering to Border Patrol rather than running away. thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-…

Cutting-edge drone-based lidar allowed archaeologists, including Dr. Ed Henry from CSU Anthropology and Geography, to capture stunning details of two newly documented trade cities high in the mountains of Uzbekistan. Study recently published in nature libarts.source.colostate.edu/what-can-the-d…

Looks like the Rams and the Cowboys aren’t the only ones battling it out in the annual Border War game rivalry. Gregory Allicar Museum of Art col.st/4p5OO

Last week we celebrated all our outstanding faculty who earned a promotion or tenure earlier this year! Congrats on your well-earned recognition and thank you for your invaluable contributions! And shoutout to everyone at the Colorado State University Libraries for hosting such a wonderful event!

Dungeons and Dragons, a popular role-playing game, has elements and strategies that mirror the political structure we see in our country. Learn more about this connection from CSU College of Liberal Arts’ James “Pigeon” Fielder: col.st/w8LPs

For decades, #ColoradoState’s Kathleen Galvin has done anthropological research in East Africa, focusing on the nutritional, environmental and policy-based ways the pastoral community in this area of the world is impacted. Learn more: col.st/lIWOM

Next week, CSU faces off against Miami Ohio at The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. This is the first time a musician has tied his name and brand to a college bowl game. Michael Seman weighed in on what this collab could mean for music and college football. 🔗col.st/kfzBL

Tara Opsal, Prof & Dept. Chair, CSU College of Liberal Arts: When she learned that 70% of incarcerated women have been the victims of violence, she decided she wanted her research to make a difference. That’s exactly what her work with Larimer County Community Corrections has done.