What’s the deal with the LSC Plaza? The top 5 things to expect

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 […]
Patton Project film premiere to showcase work by Northern Colorado veterans on March 7

Area veterans film a scene with the Patton Project crew in CSU’s Adult Learner and Veteran Services office. A special movie premiere, featuring the powerful and impactful work by area military veterans, is coming to Colorado State University. Veterans will be showcasing their short films at CSU as part of an innovative program created by […]
New beer crafted at Ramskeller for Black History Month

Johnny Plastini, left, with John Wilson in the Ramskeller brewery There is a revolutionary new beer on tap at the Ramskeller, and its flavor profile is as diverse and remarkable as the culture it was crafted to represent. SUN RAm, a spiced, strong brown ale with floral notes and flavors of honey and […]
Filmmaking workshop for veterans coming to CSU Feb. 23-25

Veterans are invited to register for the Patton Veterans Project, a free, three-day film workshop designed to help with posttraumatic stress and social isolation. An innovative workshop created by the grandson of World War II Gen. George S. Patton — designed to help veterans coping with posttraumatic stress and social isolation — is coming to […]
From ground to grind: Local coffee roasters share rich history with CSU

Ricardo Lima watches over roasting operations at Café Richesse. It takes just up to 15 minutes at 420 to 438 degrees to roast a 132-pound sack of green coffee beans. Thirty-two years ago, CSU alumni Paulo and Peggy Neves and their two teenage sons moved to the United States from Bahia, Brazil, and started roasting […]
CSU club involvement nurtures success, connections on campus

Many students find themselves in uncertain situations. Whether a first-year or a transfer, students need to find outlets to make new friends, gain new experiences and put themself out there. Thankfully, clubs are a phenomenal way at Colorado State University to help students blossom and find a home in their community. The Student Leadership, Involvement and […]
World Unity Fair to showcase global cultures, cuisine and performances

CSU celebrates the 2023 World Unity Fair (Photo: John Eisle, CSU Photography). For nearly seven decades, the World Unity Fair at Colorado State University has been a cherished cultural extravaganza, inviting the community to embark on a journey around the world in just a few hours. This year’s event boasts worldwide cuisine, captivating stage performances […]
Cultural connections: Students learn to lead through strength of relationships

From left, Karen Rodriguez, Sabrina Lahlali, Antonella Torres Peralta and Sam Adhikari at the Circle of Change conference in Carson, California When it comes to nurturing tomorrow’s global leaders, it seems everything unplanned is as important as what is. Students taking part in recent Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement (SLiCE) learning excursions had the […]
Students: Get your ice skates ready for Rams on Ice on Jan. 31

Rams on Ice is back on Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Lory Student Center Plaza. Colorado State University’s Rams on Ice — a winter extravaganza that features an outdoor ice skating rink at the Lory Student Center Plaza — is back on Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
New firepits enhance LSC’s Sutherland Community Garden

Firepits offer warmth and ambience on a cool December afternoon on the LSC’s west patio near the Sutherland Community Garden. There are a couple of cozy new gathering spots at the LSC, and we’re not talking quiet corners with cushy couches. Two gas firepits have been installed outside on the west patio near the Sutherland […]