For Corinne Petro, the Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute (PIKSI) lived up to its promise of being 10 days she wouldn’t forget. Petro, a philosophy and ethnic studies student with a concentration in women’s studies, attended the prestigious PIKSI Rock program from June 21 to 30 at Penn State University. PIKSI is a […]
For more than 22 years, Great Conversations has created a community for those eager to explore, think, and understand. Through salon-style events, Great Conversations shares the work of our outstanding College of Liberal Arts faculty, who facilitate discussions on some of the most engaging topics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. This fall, Great Conversations […]
Why can’t we be friends? “I think that the rise of China is the most important event taking place right now,” explains Dr. Peter Harris, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and 2017 recipient of the Ann Gill Faculty Development Award. “China becoming an influential power in world politics is going to affect […]
Professor Adrian Howkins of the History Department sailed on CSU’s inaugural trip of Semester at Sea. He sought out the opportunity for many reasons. It was a chance to travel and chance to teach a variety of students. More importantly for him it was a chance to teach history of Latin America while visiting Latin […]
“Gig” is no longer just a term used by garage band hopefuls. The Regional Economic Development Institute (REDI) has released a new report documenting the growth of a “gig economy” in Colorado. A gig economy refers to a self-employed workforce that performs on-demand tasks directly for clients, often on a short-term basis (i.e. “gigs”). These […]
Jeff Werner Head of Advertising Production MPC Originally published in the CSU Magazine. Story by Tony Phifer Jeff Werner (’92) had been through “Oscar anxiety” many times before, only to be disappointed. So, when the 2017 Academy Awards began, he was realistic about the chance his company, MPC, had of winning the Oscar for Best […]
By Tony Phifer Linny Frickman playfully refers to herself as “the accidental museum director.” “I never would have imagined myself doing this,” said Frickman, who has been associated with CSU’s galleries and art museums since 1990. Now, as Frickman counts the last days of her remarkable 29-year career at CSU, there are many who can’t […]
Lynn Boland, Ph.D. will join CSU as the director of the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art on July 3, 2017. He brings more than 20 years of experience in various academic and university museum roles and at many levels, including student intern, development officer, and gallery preparator. Since 2009, he has been the Pierre Daura […]
Originally published on Source. Story by Tony Phifer Melissa Raguet-Schofield knows how to deal with challenges. Melissa Raquet-Schofield, a teacher in the Department of Anthropology, runs near Horsetooth Reservoir with her son, Will. Raguet-Schofield, a faculty member in CSU’s Department of Anthropology, is a passionate runner who long ago conquered the 26-mile torture test of […]
Dennis Lord Executive Vice President of Creative and Business Affairs SESAC Holdings, Inc. Originally published in CSU Magazine. Article by Becky Jensen (’93) Dennis Lord (’84) travels the world, rubs elbows with celebrities, and fights despicable pirates. It’s all in a day’s work for this Renaissance Ram. Lord is executive vice president of creative and business […]