Events & Programs
Celebrate Colorado State!
Updated April 28, 2009
An annual series of events held each April, Celebrate Colorado State! is a special opportunity to recognize the achievements of the campus community in the past year.
Included in the celebration are events honoring University employee years of service and retirement, outstanding alumni and university supporters, and all students, faculty, staff and researchers who have earned awards and acclaim throughout the year.
2009 Awards Program
The teaching, research, and service achievements of the University community were recognized at the annual Celebrate Colorado State Awards program on April 28. Top University awards announced at the program included
- University Distinguished Professors - C. Wayne McIlwraith, Ian Orme, and Diana Wall
- University Distinguished Teaching Scholar - Toni Zimmerman
- Scholarship Impact Award - Alan Knapp
- Board of Governors Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award - Margarita Maria Lenk
Details about the awards and full listing of honorees >>>
Upcoming Events and Programs
April 28
Celebrate Colorado State! Awards
2:30-4:30 p.m.,
Lory Student Center Main Ballroom [details | 2009 award winners]
April 30
7th Annual SOAR Awards
5:00 pm, LSC Main Ballroom [details]
May 8
Celebrate CSU Milestones
2:30-4:30 p.m., Lory Student Center Ballroom [details]
I Love CSU Day was started by the Student Alumni Connection in 2001. I Love CSU Day 2009 is officially on Saturday, April 18 with the campus celebration will take place on Friday, April 17.
Students can look forward to "RAMdom act of kindness" where CSU gifts are left around campus for people to find and keep, CSU giveaways on the Plaza, and pictures with the four-legged CAM on the plaza.
Students should also be prepared with reasons they love CSU to write on the "Why I Love CSU" message board that will be on the Plaza.
Be sure to deck yourself out in your CSU Ram gear and show your pride!
The governor's proclamation
Every year, the Student Alumni Connection drafts a proclamation for the governor to sign, officially proclaiming I Love CSU Day as a state holiday.
I Love CSU Day
April 18, 2009
Whereas, Colorado State University is a public land grant institution of higher learning for the 21st Century, committed to excellence and setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension; and
Whereas, the University has designated the month of April as “Celebrate Colorado State!” month, devoted to the recognition of the achievements of the campus community in the past year; and
Whereas, the Student Alumni Connection, as part of Celebrate Colorado State month, leads the celebration of “I Love CSU Day” to encourage and appreciate CSU Ram pride and campus traditions; and
Whereas, the State of Colorado recognizes the important role that Colorado State University plays in educating the next generation of leaders, and honors CSU for its many contributions to the citizens of this state;
Therefore, I, Bill Ritter, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim April 18, 2009, I Love CSU Day in the State of Colorado.
April 29
Denver Ramstorming Tour
5:30-7:30 p.m., CB & Potts, 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood.
Meet coaches Fairchild, Miles, Hilbert, and Holt along with athletic director Paul Kowlaczyk. [details TBA]
April 30
Last Hurrah Happy Hour
5-8 p.m., JohnstonWells Public Relations, 1321 15th Street, Denver. RSVP by April 24 [details]
Download and print the Denver schedule>>>
Monday, April 27
'Recommend a High School Junior for Admission' Day
Suggest CSU to that high-school junior you know! Alumni are key to keeping the CSU legacy alive!
April 29
Denver Ramstorming Tour
5:30-7:30 p.m., CB & Potts, 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood.
Meet coaches Fairchild, Miles, Hilbert, and Holt along with athletic director Paul Kowlaczyk.
April 30
Last Hurrah Happy Hour
5-8 p.m., JohnstonWells Public Relations, 1321 15th Street, Denver. RSVP by April 24 [details]
