Summertime Standouts 2019
CSU students made an impact this summer around the globe, across the country, and even close to home.
College of Health and Human Sciences News
CSU fundraising continues to soar to new heights in 2018-19
CSU's fundraising continues to soar Beyond a Billion with fourth-largest fiscal year total in history.
McCubbin leaving lasting legacy in College of Health and Human Sciences
From its newest building down to its very name, Colorado State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences has seen substantial areas of growth and improvement under the tenure of outgoing Dean Jeff McCubbin.
CSU hosts prominent Native designer’s first-ever solo exhibition at the Avenir Museum
The show, “Walking in Beauty: Designs by Orlando Dugi,” opened in early July and runs through the fall semester
Public invited to share memories of CSU’s Early Childhood Center, Washington School
The Early Childhood Center at Colorado State University is asking community members to submit their memories of the center — and the Washington School building where it is now housed — in honor of two big anniversaries.
CSU mentoring program named finalist for national community engagement award
Colorado State University’s Campus Connections youth mentoring program has been named a regional winner of the 2019 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
Ram Family
Interior design alumna flexes creative muscles on commercial design projects
Department of Design and Merchandising alumna Sarah Jenk (05') achieved her dream of becoming an interior designer with The Neenan Company and credits her success to CSU's interior architecture and design program.
Occupational therapy student receives innovation award at CSU’s Demo Day
Haleigh Chwirka uses her creativity and experiences as an occupational therapy student to design a tool to help people dress more independently.
Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Student Spotlight
KRNC Student Spotlight Ellina Wood
New staff brings marketing and animal training expertise to Human-Animal Bond in Colorado
With a background in animal-organization management and animal assistance training, Kate Gloeckner joins Human-Animal Bond in Colorado as Office Coordinator and Training Consultant.
Outstanding grad finds empowerment and success through yoga
“I was really attracted to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. As someone with a wide variety of interests, the FCS program allowed me to experience a diverse range of classes and tailor my degree to my interests.”
Summertime Standouts: Vanna Hosanny
Inspired to build better futures, construction management student Vanna Hosanny spent her summer with PCL Construction in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Adult Education and Training grad inspires with nontraditional path to higher education
"I want to see more effective practices towards environmental and sustainability education. I think a key part of that is highlighting the importance of the learning aspect and the knowledge transfer, and how that plays out in the greater lens.”
School of Education assistant professor honored with award at international conference
Dae Seok Chai's award-winning paper delves into quantitative research that identifies the impact of groups’ perceptions regarding paternalistic leadership and organizational commitment.
Research and Creative Scholarship
CSU doctoral student hopes to help a Rwanda community overcome malnutrition
Brittney Sly, a doctoral student in food science and human nutrition at Colorado State University, is helping women in Rwanda to grow and maintain kitchen gardens, as part of an effort to increase diet diversity and address malnutrition on a community.
CSU researchers investigate how gut microbiome may both cause and prevent cardiovascular disease
Through his research, Vice President for Research Fellow Scott Wrigley seeks to provide a better understanding of the complicated connections between the gut microbiome and human health.
Summertime Standouts: Taylor Ewell
Taylor Ewell came to CSU with the goal of becoming a Marine Officer after college, but a passion for research he developed here prompted him to change his plan.
Grandparents are the focus of CSU professor’s new book
Christine Fruhauf recently served as co-editor of the book Grandparenting: Influences on the Dynamics of Family Relationships.
Health Tips
The low down on diet drinks - How much is okay?
A diet soda every once in a while is harmless enough, but how much is too much? Read more to learn the low-down on diet drinks.
Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Recipe of the Month - Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta
Try out this pasta recipe from the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center.
Tips to stay safe in the summer sunshine
The summer heat has reached its peak. These tips will help you get the most of your warm summer while staying safe in the sunlight.
Practicing self-care: more than just Netflix and bubble baths
Whether it is an Instagram post with a #selfcare under a picture of candles or as a phrase thrown around to justify binge-watching The Office for the third time on Netflix, we have all heard of this term, but what does self-care actually mean, and how to practice it?
State Your Purpose
Former student honors the professor who mentored her after tragedy
Human Development and Family Studies master's program alumna Gwen Hatchette ('94) sought to honor her mentor David MacPhee, who contributed greatly to her success in the program, with a gift to his legacy.
CSU fundraising continues to soar to new heights in 2018-19
CSU's fundraising continues to soar Beyond a Billion with fourth-largest fiscal year total in history.
Donations to Fermentation Science and Technology Program keep pouring in
The Fermentation Science and Technology Program at Colorado State University has received two new contributions to support innovative technologies in the growing program.
Longtime donors support undergraduate experience through scholarships
Jill Kreutzer and Leigh Towill, longtime donors and friends of Colorado State University, deeply value undergraduate students and support the unique values of the College of Health and Human Sciences.
College Events
Public invited to share memories of CSU’s Early Childhood Center, Washington School
The Early Childhood Center at Colorado State University is asking community members to submit their memories of the center — and the Washington School building where it is now housed — in honor of two big anniversaries.