CSU to award $5,000 Colorado Democracy Prize to a student group that deepens democratic engagement
The $5,000 top prize, to be awarded in spring 2027, will honor CSU student work that brings together community members across lines of difference.
President Parsons: CSU’s commitment to free expression, safety and democracy
“While we welcome debate, dialogue and peaceful protest, we will not tolerate threats, intimidation or acts of violence. Our first responsibility is to ensure the safety of every member of this community.”
Guest column: Intercollegiate athletics offer academic opportunities, bridge building
“As a University community, our enduring mission is supporting the success of all students, and I’ve had a lens on the progress of one group – made up of CSU’s 364 student-athletes – in my role as Colorado State University’s NCAA faculty athletics representative.”
CSU and College of Liberal Arts host Democracy Summit
CSU’s Democracy Summit hosted by the College of Liberal Arts was held April 8-12, 2024. It featured a variety of presentations, films, panels and workshops to help campus and community explore and improve the democratic health of our community and country.
Allison Clark (B.A., ’13) applies liberal arts skills daily at her job in Colorado’s State Court System
“My ability to communicate in writing, and in person, and find ways to resonate with a variety of audiences has been pivotal to my work,” said Clark. “From working with a member of the public to working with attorneys and judges who have advanced degrees, my ability to navigate into all of those spaces was critical to getting where I am today.”
Workshop aims to improve science communication across disciplines
The Interdisciplinary Science Communication Workshop, April 1 and 2, will feature Colorado State University faculty and other national scholars in philosophy, history, chemistry and environmental science, speaking on ways to improve science communication.
CSU Democracy Fellows invite students to participate in Democracy Summit
CSU Democracy Fellows Anya, Emily, and Hannah organize a variety of student-focused events for the thematic year of democracy and civic engagement.
Rep. Ken Buck to CSU students: It’s time for the next generation to become civic leaders
Rep. Ken Buck was the first of five high-profile speakers slated to visit CSU during the spring semester as part of the Thematic Year of Democracy. His coffee talk with the campus community focused on the need for healthier discourse and a call for the next generation to make their voices heard.
Should there be age limits for politicians? A Feb. 19 panel will explore that question
How old is too old to run for elected office? CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging will host a panel discussion on President’s Day, Feb. 19, to delve into this topic.
The power of artistic expression: What is the role of art in democracy?
What is the role of art in democracy? As part of Colorado State University’s Thematic Year of Democracy, the exhibition “Demonstrating Democracy” draws from the Gregory Allicar Museum’s permanent collection and helps people visually answer this question.