Nearly 40 CSU programs to be hosted at CSU Spur in Denver
The CSU System announced 37 projects originating from Colorado State University will be located for at least the next year at CSU Spur, the CSU System’s new public-facing campus in Denver.
Tag: "Office of Engagement and Extension"
Q&A with Jennifer Aengst: Improved health specialist
Jennifer Aengst is one of 14 new Rural Initiative specialists who recently joined CSU Extension. Aengst will be focusing on how to improve the health of communities in Colorado's mountain region, which includes 13 counties stretching from Jackson County in the north to Custer County in the south.
Q&A with Sydney Wilkinson: Rural accessible education specialist
Sydney Wilkinson is one of 14 new Rural Initiative specialists who recently joined CSU Extension. Wilkinson will be focusing on how to increase access to education for communities in southern Colorado, which includes 15 counties stretching from Mineral County in the west to Baca County in the east and north to Pueblo County.
How 4-H in Colorado connects communities across the state
In their own words, hear about the positive impact of 4-H from participants from around Colorado.
Custom-built mobile VR science lab takes innovative learning experiences statewide
The Sci on the Fly mobile outreach lab with a focus on VR technology and is debuting at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, which runs until Sept. 5. The trailer will be located in the Ag Pavilion.
CSU Extension opens new Lake County office
This August, CSU Extension open a new Lake County Extension office marking the first time the organization has had a physical location in the county since the 1970s.
Kurt Jones starts role as CSU Extension’s regional director for mountain region
On September 1, Kurt Jones stepped into the role of regional director for CSU Extension’s mountain region, which includes Chaffee County, where he previously served as county director, as well as Clear Creek, Custer, Eagle, Fremont, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Park, Pitkin, Summit and Teller counties.
Colorado Water Center's Jennifer Gimbel recognized with prestigious statewide award
Jennifer Gimbel, a senior water policy scholar with CSU's Colorado Water Center, has been awarded the prestigious Wayne N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year award by the Colorado Water Congress.
Food, fellowship and football – Nutrien Ag Day BBQ set for Sept. 24
Colorado State University’s annual Ag Day tradition returns to campus on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the university’s 41st celebration of agriculture and athletics. Prior to kickoff of the Ram football team’s matchup against Sacramento State, the College of Agricultural Sciences will host the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ in collaboration with Colorado agricultural growers, producers and partners.
Rural Initiative brings CAM’s Classroom to Mesa County
Over the summer, support from CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension’s Rural Initiative made it possible for the team at CAM’s Ag Academy to offer free, hands-on educational programming at the Mesa County fair.