The rhythm of love: Yusef Komunyakaa receives Morgan Distinguished Alumni Award

During Homecoming and Family Weekend, Yusef Komunyakka (M.A., ’81) received the William E. Morgan Distinguished Alumni Award for his work as a Pulitzer prize winning poet. Though he was unable to attend the ceremony, University Distinguished Professor Camille Dungy accepted the award on Komunyakaa’s behalf and described his “rhythm of the work.”

From campus to the courtroom: Col. Steve Ray to ring the Old Main Bell

When Colonel Steve Ray (B.A., ’71) transferred to CSU in his junior year, he had no idea he would experience some of the most tumultuous times in campus history. That experience would inspire him to return to campus later in life to help support ROTC cadets and alumni. On November 15, Col. Ray will ring the Old Main Bell for the Bronze Boot Game and in honor of Veteran’s Day.