Hungry students, staff and visitors will have plenty of options this fall with the addition of two chicken-themed restaurants opening in August at the Lory Student Center. Wing Shack and Sexy Sammies will move into the space on Level 100 formerly occupied by Fifty30 sandwich shop, next to Ramskeller Pub & Grub. Wing Shack started in Garden City, Colorado, in 2004 and now has more than 10 locations along the Front Range. Wing Shack remains dedicated to its mission of

Sharps disposal containers have been installed in select all-gender restrooms on each level of the Lory Student Center, providing a convenient and safe method for discarding used syringes, hypodermic needles and blades. As part of its mission to meet the needs of staff, students and visitors, the Lory Student Center has now added sharps disposal containers to the roster of basic needs services it provides. The new containers offer convenience for those who need it and help reduce the risk

The Lory Student Center is home to many student activities and resources. Photo by Annika Lister In addition to simply being a beautiful place to explore, Colorado State University has tons of free stuff to do, ranging from a variety of performances to art galleries.  To help you explore everything CSU has to offer, here’s a list of different activities that are either free or very cheap for students and the community alike.  Free stuff to do at the University

Employee Appreciation Week kicks off April 20 and features free cookies, swag, a free cup of coffee and a discount coupon for the CSU Bookstore. Members of the Employee Appreciation Board and shared governance groups – including Faculty Council, Administrative Professional Council and Classified Personnel Council – will be on hand at the April 20 spring football game. They will be handing out Eileen’s cookies, swag and information for faculty and staff. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. They will also

The CSU “Rampage” Basketball Band performs at last year’s LSC birthday celebration on the Plaza. CSU’s Lory Student Center will celebrate its 62nd birthday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, on the LSC Plaza. The event is free and open to the public, and features birthday cake, music provided by KCSU-FM deejays and a performance by the CSU “Rampage” Basketball Band. CAM the Ram will be there to help with the celebration, and members of the CSU

We’ve been waiting all year and it’s finally here: Engineering Days 2024! On Friday, April 19, the Lory Student Center will be overrun with senior design projects from our undergraduate engineering majors for Engineering Days, affectionately known as “E-Days.” From rockets and robots to eco-friendly cookstoves and electric cars, you don’t want to miss this annual event. E-Days is free and open to the community. Find out what the engineers of the future have designed! 10 things you need to experience at

Passover Seder at CSU is set for April 22 in the Lory Student Center. The Chabad of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University are hosting the annual Community Passover Seder at the Lory Student Center on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Now in its 20th year, the event, open to the CSU and Northern Colorado communities, features a five-course Passover dinner, complete with a variety of wines and grape juice. Matzah and Jewish holiday cuisine will be prepared at

Colorado State University, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, goes beyond the mere observance of Earth Day. For many years, CSU has turned April into a monthlong celebration. All members of the CSU community are invited to take part in this year’s exciting line-up of activities for Earth Month. Throughout April, CSU is hosting over a dozen events for both in-person and virtual participation. Highlights include insightful discussions on critical sustainability challenges, engaging workshops and the annual Earth Day Festival

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

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.