Aspen Grille was recently recognized for its daily sustainability practices as a 3-Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). Recent upgrades to the space, equipment and operational procedures – plus the addition of more accessible food choices – lifted the restaurant from its previous 2022 Level 1 certification. The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States and Canada that offers green certification to restaurants as they implement sustainable environmental practices. Founded in …

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LSC employees enjoy featured selections from the new food and bar menus at the March 22 internal launch party. The Lory Student Center’s Aspen Grille, revitalized with a redesigned space and new menu, is now open for lunch. The student-staffed restaurant is in the northwest corner of Level 300 and features a reservable private dining room, a new teaching kitchen, two all-gender restrooms and a sleek new bar. The updated space welcomes all members of the Colorado State University community. …

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APIDA and SWANA Heritage Month in April will be a time to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center at Colorado State University. The annual monthlong event — which celebrates Asian Pacific Islanders and Desi Americans and Southwest Asians and North Africans — features a Lūʻau on April 20 to celebrate APACC’s 40th anniversary. The Lūʻau is one of 10 attractions organized by APACC that include discussions, meet-and-greets and culinary experiences. On April 4, there will …

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The First Amendment and freedom of speech are at the heart of great universities.   At CSU, the Lory Student Center Plaza is the primary public forum location for all kinds of speech. While not the only public forum location on campus, the LSC Plaza is a special place for expression.   On any given day the Plaza is a potluck of messages and activities, from photo ops with CAM the Ram, to student organizations recruiting members, to abrasive speech intended to …

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