Student Gets Worldly Education in the Theater Capital of the World
Sydney Fleischman spent her summer in one of the artistic and theater capitals of the world: London. Fleischman is a third-year theatre student with a performance concentration – and a long-time lover of theater. “I love theater because it is an artistic medium unlike any other,” said Fleischman. “When you walk in to see a […]
Music Student Finds Her Voice, Opera World in Germany
German language class. Voice lessons. Rehearsal after rehearsal. Angela Lamar’s daily schedule was nearly dawn to dusk, but the rigorous agenda was worth it for the rare opportunity to perform in Germany for the summer. Alongside approximately 20 other American students, Lamar participated in a study abroad program in Freiberg, Germany focused on exposing students […]
History Student Interns at National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.
Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave in the hands of this CSU Ram? Heidi Fuhrman, a history major entering her senior year this fall, is spending her summer interning at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. As a Public Programs Intern, Fuhrman works in the Office of Audience […]
Philosophy Student Attends Prestigious Summer Institute, PIKSI Rock
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 […]
New Season, New Great Conversations
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 […]
2017 Ann Gill Faculty Development Award Winner focuses research on U.S.-China relations
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 […]
Performances of a Lifetime at the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival
This summer, a one-of-a-kind, international piano competition and festival is in its sixth year at Colorado State University, giving the public a rare opportunity to hear gifted pianists from around the world. Performances of a Lifetime at the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. feature internationally-renowned pianists, including Van Cliburn medalists, in five riveting evening concerts, […]
Professor Adrian Howkins Sailed on CSU’s Inaugural Semester at Sea
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 […]
REDI Adds Clarity to Colorado Economy after Recessions
“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 […]