Undergraduate Research Academies: Reimagining research through a liberal arts lens
Undergraduate Research Academies are thoughtfully curated research opportunities that support a culture of learning in the CLA.
Film festival lauds original work by CSU students and alumni
On Thursday, April 13, dozens of CSU students and friends filed into the theater in the Behavioral Sciences Building to watch 19 new short films together. This was the annual premiere of the Through the Student Lens Film Festival (TSL), the first and only film festival created for and run by CSU students and alumni.
Communicating in the courtroom
“My Communication Studies degree has really given me an edge when it comes to trial work,” Schenk says. “Some of my favorite classes were Studies in Persuasion and Advanced Public Speaking, which taught me both the psychology and practical skills behind being a great presenter. Understanding what persuasive techniques work and why, and appreciating the ethical implications behind our speech has given me a level of comfort in court and in front of juries that I know I wouldn’t have without my degree.”
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2023
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.
Center for Public Deliberation students take on the future of democracy in 2023 National Student Dialogue
Last month, two student interns with CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation were invited to the annual Stavros Niarchos Foundation Ithaca Initiative National Student Dialogue in Wilmington, Delaware. The National Student Dialogue launched in 2022 to engage students, faculty, and academic staff in developing civil discourse tools and skills to utilize at their universities nationwide.
NEH grant will help build new Center for Engaged Humanities
As part of the $500,000 NEH Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant, the college must raise approximately $1.5 million in matching funds for the project within the next five years.
ACT Human Rights Film Festival brings international filmmakers, stories to Fort Collins
The eighth annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival will include exclusive opportunities to engage with the filmmakers behind the documentaries.
Communication Studies Students Excel in Undergraduate Research
In February, communication scholars from all over the western US gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the annual Western States Communication Association (WSCA) conference. Among them were two CSU communication studies majors, Olivia Birg and Izzy Henry.
ACT Human Rights Film Festival celebrates the power of film to awaken, connect and transform
The annual festival returns with unforgettable, thought-provoking films and appearances by filmmakers.
New CSU alumna launches into the film industry
Transitioning from a high schooler to a professional wasn’t easy for Jennifer, but she credits CSU for providing an environment that supports students through this challenging time. “What made CSU stand out to me was the abundance of resources that CSU programs provided. I also had fantastic professors who not only cared about my academics but my personal well-being,” she says.