» Nature writer William Bryan Logan

Nature writer William Bryan Logan

Tuesday, April 22

West Ballroom, Lory Student Center

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The Gary A. Peterson and Dwayne G. Westfall Annual Lecture from the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences presents William Bryant Logan.

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William Bryant Logan, Nature Writer

William Bryant Logan is an award-winning nature writer.  He regularly makes presentations and teaches classes and workshops regarding the care of trees and the natural history of soils, including a lecture to the Soil Sciences Society of America.

He also taught non-fiction writing at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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Schedule of Events

2 to 3:30 p.m.

Logan lectures on his book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, West Ballroom, Lory Student Center.

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3:30 to 4 p.m.

Reception and book signing 

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7 to 8 p.m.

Lecture on his book Oak: Frame of Civilization, West Ballroom, Lory Student Center.

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Please join us to celebrate Earth Day and to recognize the importance of our soil and water resources.  All events are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by CSU Soil and Crop Sciences. Contact: Lorraine Voss at lorraine.voss@colostate.edu.

Model United Nations Reunion

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The student organization, United Nations Association (UNA) at CSU will be a hosting a reunion for former Model U.N. members and anyone interested in the Model United Nations.  The event will take place on Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the International Office (Laurel Hall). 

We will give a brief introduction on the United Nations and discuss forming a Model U.N. club at CSU next year.  Food and drinks provided!

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For more information contact coleson.breen@colostate.edu.

De-stress for National Stress Out Week: Peer Support Group

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Active Minds at CSU is hosting a number of fun activities this week in order to help students de-stress during the final weeks of the semester. Come join us and have fun while also promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma of mental illness.

A Peer Support Group for CSU Students wanting to discuss depression and/or anxiety issues with peers will be held on Tuesday, April 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room C37, the Clark building.

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Want to Join Active Minds?

For questions regarding becoming a member of Active Minds, please send an email to activemindsatcsu@gmail.com.  Information about our organization and other resources can be obtained by accessing the following link: http://lamar.colostate.edu/~actminds/

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Sponsored by Active Minds at CSU.  Submitted by Kathleen McKinney, Ph.D., LSW Faculty Adviser to Active Minds at CSU kathymck@cahs.colostate.edu.

» Personal Sustainability Project - Catherine Greener

Personal Sustainability Project

Catherine Greener

Vice President for Sustainabilty Consulting

Act Now

7 p.m.

East Ballroom, Lory Student Center

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Catherine Greener, the vice president for sustainability consulting at Act Now Productions, is the guest speaker on the night of Earth Day.

Educating Wal-Mart's employees about sustainability

Greener will discuss the motivation behind helping Wal-Mart go "green" through what Act Now is calling the Personal Sustainability Project.  Find out how the mission will be accomplished by educating Wal-Mart's 1.3 million U.S. employees about sustainability.

Green workforce

Greener will also share her 20 plus years experience in sustainable operations to explain how the green collared workforce is evolutionizing and how students can get themselves in position to work for the changing business market.

Visit Act Now online at www.actnowproductions.com.

** T-shirts will be given out to first 100 participants ** 

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Sponsored by the organizers of Sustainability Week at CSU.  For a full schedule of events, visit www.green.colostate.edu.

Contact:  Adam Kremers at Adam.Kremers@colostate.edu

The Thirtymile Fire: Burning Issues in the Fire World

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Acclaimed and award winning author John Maclean (Fire on the Mountain, The Thirtymile Fire, PBS special Fire Wars) will provide a public presentation on the state of wildfire and wildfire management in the context of the Thirtymile Fire.

Join us on Tuesday April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Warner College of Natural Resources room NR113 (in the Atrium).

Mr. Maclean is the son of Norman Maclean, author of A River Runs Through It and Young Men and Fire.  He was a reporter for over 30 years with the Chicago Tribune and has been researching wildfire and its myriad issues for decades.

His seminal work, Fire on the Mountain, is considered the definitive work on the tragic 1994 South Canyon Fire in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in which 14 elite firefighters lost their lives.

There will be a book signing following the talk.

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Brought to CSU by the Student Firefighter Association at CSU, the Supply cache and ASCSU.  Contact: Pete Barry (970) 556-5502 or pjbarry@lamar.colostate.edu.

CSU Hosts 2008 State Concert Band Festival

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Colorado State University is proud to host the 2008 State Concert Band Festival on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily in the Griffin Concert Hall in the University Center for the Arts at 1400 Remington St.

About the Concert

Twenty-four high school bands from across Colorado will play judged performances as well as participate in feedback clinics throughout the two-day festival sponsored by CSU Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance and the Colorado Bandmasters Association.

Bands qualified for participation based on their scores at regional level festivals held in March throughout the state including Rocky Mountain High School and Loveland High School.

For a complete list of qualified bands, visit  http://www.coloradobandmasters.org/display_page.asp?site_id=1&page_id=5&m=1.

The CSU Department of Music thanks Boomer Music of Fort Collins for their gracious sponsorship of a hospitality room for directors, judges and staff during the 2-day event.  The event is free and open to the public. Concessions will be provided.

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Parking

On street parking available on Peterson, Remington, Pitkin, and Lake. Parking passes available for purchase from CSU Parking Services - http://parking.colostate.edu/.

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The University Center for the Arts Contributes to Local Economy

The Colorado State University Department of Music is thrilled to bring this event to Fort Collins.  “Prior to the opening of the Griffin Concert Hall and the completion of the $46 million University Center for the Arts facility this summer, hosted events such as the State Concert Band Festival were not feasible for us,” says J. Steven Moore, Director of Bands at CSU.

"Along with the new facility, the addition of outstanding faculty over the last seven years has brought tremendous growth to the program, resulting in national and international recognition of CSU as a leader in quality music education.  We are honored that the Colorado Bandmasters Association recognizes these advancements and is partnering with CSU for the Festival.”

The investment into facilities such as the University Center for the Arts and Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium has also brought the 2006 and 2007 State Marching Band Competition and the annual All-State Choir to the campus.

Along with these events, next year’s Colorado/Wyoming National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition will be held at the University Center for the Arts, showcasing CSU students, faculty, and the facility.  

Dr. Michael Thaut, Co-Executive Director of the School of the Arts at Colorado State University, in a recent interview conducted by Beet Street, said “It's not just the cultural aspect [we’re building], it's a huge economic aspect.  Some of the major events we have hosted a few years in a row now, for instance, the State Marching Band Championships, have brought 10,000 to 15,000 people from the whole state for four days. 

[With the] State Concert Band Championships, we have busloads of high schools and parents.  Not as big as the Marching Band, but a few thousand.  We have 3.000-4,000 kids, teachers and parents here for the All State Choir Festival from Grand Junction, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver.  We have calculated hundreds of thousands of dollars, probably in the millions that the School of the Arts brings into the community.”

For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free event e-newsletter, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com.

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The School of the Arts at Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com.

» Earth Day Celebration & Open Your Mind Fair

Earth Day Celebration and Open Your Mind Fair

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Enjoy live entertainment, booths and fun activities at the annual Earth Day Celebration and Open Your Mind Fair on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lory Student Center Plaza.

Set Forth will perform on the main stage throughout the event with additional entertainment provided by drummers, hip hop performers, swing dancers, and a recycled fashion show.

Booths will feature information and activities focused on protecting ourselves and our planet.  Topics include renewable energy, gardening, waste reduction, and more.  This event is free to attend and open to the community.

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Sponsored by Housing and Dining Services, the Live Green Team, and the University Counseling Center.  For more information, visit www.green.colostate.edu.

Contact: Tonie Miyamoto at tonie.miyamoto@colostate.edu.

De-stress for National Stress Out Week: Mental Health and Anxiety Screenings at Open Your Mind Fair

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Active Minds at CSU is hosting a number of fun activities this week in order to help students de-stress during the final weeks of the semester. Come join us and have fun while also promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma of mental illness.

On Tuesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Active Minds will have a table with information on mental illness and anxiety screenings on the Lory Student Center Plaza.   This event is being held in connection with the Open the Mind Fair.

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Want to Join Active Minds?

For questions regarding becoming a member of Active Minds, please send an email to activemindsatcsu@gmail.com.  Information about our organization and other resources can be obtained by accessing the following link: http://lamar.colostate.edu/~actminds/

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Sponsored by Active Minds at CSU.  Submitted by Kathleen McKinney, Ph.D., LSW Faculty Adviser to Active Minds at CSU.  Contact: kathymck@cahs.colostate.edu.

T.E.A. Time: Karlen Suga's Journey from Hilo to Fort Collins

T.E.A. (The Experience of All) Time – Karlen Suga’s journey from Hilo to Fort Collins and everything in between on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the A/PASS Office in 212 Lory Student Center.

Karlen Suga, Admissions Counselor, will spend time “talking story” about her journey from life in Hilo, Hawai’i to life at Colorado State University as a student, full-time professional, and member of the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

Issues of identity development, transition, and meaning making are major themes of her story.

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Sponsored by Asian/Pacific American Student Services.  For more information, contact us at (970) 491-6154 or at pals@colostate.edu.