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Rachel Acker, a junior environmental engineering major, studies with Alexa Garfinkel, center, the activities director of the Society for Women Engineers, in the Internet Café Tuesday. Acker and Garfinkel represent the record breaking cohort of women interested in Engineering at CSU.

[Photo] CSU ahead of national curve for women in STEM

Sean Kennedy
February 23, 2017
Graduate Student Mari Winer writes "I love my natural curly hair" on a sticky note wall outside of Morgan's Grind Monday. The event was sponsored by the CSU Health Network as a part of Body Acceptance Week.

[Photo] Body Awareness Week at CSU

February 25, 2014
French instructor Marie-Jo Hofmann stands in front of a wall of French post cards in her office in Clark C Monday. Hofmann moved from France to the United States when she was about 20 years old and has experienced integral moments of CSU history like the flood of 1997.

[Photo] Marie-Jo Hofmann: From France to Fort Collins

February 18, 2014
First year student Attie Pennybaker grabs her iPod out of the temporary lockers in the Recreation Center Tuesday. Lockers are available for rent each semester and sell out quickly.

[Photo] CSU Rec Center’s high demand for lockers cannot be met

February 4, 2014
Graduating senior Zoology major Jess Cytrone will be one of many participants in Lavender Graduation Saturday in the LSC Theatre. The graduation ceremony is hosted by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender (GLBT) Resource Center and is in support of GLBTIQQ and Ally Graduates of Colorado State University.

[Photo] Colorado State's 12th annual Lavender Graduation celebrates graduating LGBTQA students

May 10, 2013
Senior horitculture major Mark Frey ties tomato plants in preparation for the Horticulture Club plant sale Wednesday. The Horticulture Club will be selling plants at the flea market today to raise money for the club to compete at MACHS, Mid America Collegiate Horicultre Society competition.

[Photo] Horticulture club holding spring plant sale

May 9, 2013
Senior horitculture major Mark Frey ties tomato plants in preparation for the Horticulture Club plant sale Wednesday. The Horticulture Club will be selling plants at the flea market today to raise money for the club to compete at MACHS, Mid America Collegiate Horicultre Society competition.

[Photo] Horticulture club holding spring plant sale

May 9, 2013
Dancers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with El Centro in the LSC Theatre Thursday afternoon. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War from 1861-1867.

Dancers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with El Centro in the LSC Theatre Thursday afternoon. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War from 1861-1867.

Sophomore Business Major Austin Mancey kiteboards on the intramural fields Monday afternoon. The windy conditions Monday were perfect for kite flying.

Matt Carroll, Jazz Ensemble I pianist, pratices the song "Tuxedo Junction" for the upcomming show that will feature swing dancing as an accompaniment to the music. The Saturday concert offers the audience the option to pay for swing dancing lessons from by the Fort Collins-based Jumpin’ Jive Cats before the concert.

[Photo] Colorado State swing dance concert at UCA

April 26, 2013
Matt Carroll, Jazz Ensemble I pianist, pratices the song "Tuxedo Junction" for the upcomming show that will feature swing dancing as an accompaniment to the music. The Saturday concert offers the audience the option to pay for swing dancing lessons from by the Fort Collins-based Jumpin’ Jive Cats before the concert.

[Photo] Colorado State swing dance concert at UCA

April 26, 2013
Fully stocked shelves of food from the Beavers Market. Some college campuses are implimenting food pantries where students in high need can pick up donated food items for free.

[Photo] Student food pantries flourish across the nation

April 22, 2013
Fully stocked shelves of food from the Beavers Market. Some college campuses are implimenting food pantries where students in high need can pick up donated food items for free.

[Photo] Student food pantries flourish across the nation

April 22, 2013
Lisa Fernholz (16) practices with the women's lacrosse team on the West Lawn. The Rams will play at Westminster College in Utah today.

[Photo] CSU women’s lacrosse team victorious over the state of Utah

April 7, 2013
Lisa Fernholz (16) practices with the women's lacrosse team on the West Lawn. The Rams will play at Westminster College in Utah today.

Eric Uhl (33) shoots around during Men's Lacrosse practice Wednesday afternoon. CSU Men's Lacrosse plays BYU on Friday in Utah.

[Photo] RMLC championship rematch on tap for CSU lacrosse

April 5, 2013
Girls Advancing Scientific Progress (GASP) volunteer Kelsey Salvo works makes a bracelet with girls at Harris Elementary School Wednesday afternoon. GASP is a mentoring program that encourages girls to engage with science.

[Photo] GASP! wins Best New Program award for encouraging girls to advance in science

April 4, 2013
Girls Advancing Scientific Progress (GASP) volunteer Kelsey Salvo works makes a bracelet with girls at Harris Elementary School Wednesday afternoon. GASP is a mentoring program that encourages girls to engage with science.

[Photo] GASP! wins Best New Program award for encouraging girls to advance in science

April 4, 2013
The CSU women's lacrosse team practices on the West Lawn wednesday afternoon. The Rams will play in the Mile High Invitational this weekend in Boulder.

[Photo] CSU women’s lacrosse challenges nation’s best in Mile High Invitational

March 29, 2013
The CSU women's lacrosse team practices on the West Lawn wednesday afternoon. The Rams will play in the Mile High Invitational this weekend in Boulder.

[Photo] CSU women's lacrosse team heading into unchartered territory at nationals

May 8, 2013
The CSU women's lacrosse team practices on the West Lawn wednesday afternoon. The Rams will play in the Mile High Invitational this weekend in Boulder.

[Photo] CSU women’s lacrosse cements No.1 ranking in Mile High Invitational

March 31, 2013
Sophomore health and exercise science major Noel Hawkey teaches the "Morale Dance" at the start of the CSU Dance Marathon Saturday in the Lory Student Center Theater. The "Morale Dance" was taught to all participants and done throughout the night in order to keep the energy up after 5 hours of dancing to raise money for Children's Hospital.

Air Force ROTC member Holly Frock, left, stands at attention with Army ROTC member Rebecca Gogue, right, outside of the Military Sciences Building.

[Photo] Women ROTC cadets learn the value of leadership

March 11, 2013
Air Force ROTC member Holly Frock, left, stands at attention with Army ROTC member Rebecca Gogue, right, outside of the Military Sciences Building.

Air Force ROTC member Holly Frock, left, stands at attention with Army ROTC member Rebecca Gogue, right, outside of the Military Sciences Building.

Joe LeFebre restores the stone sign on the west entrance of Pitkin Street that was damaged in a collison with a SUV in late February. LeFebre is owner and operator of SignAgent, a company who has done the majority of CSU's recent signage including work with the Behavioral Sciences Building, the Into Program and Foothills Campus.

Sophomore Mariah Stewart discusses paying this semester's tuition with a member of the Student Financial Services office in Centennial Hall Thursday. Financial aid deadlines for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) and Colorado State Scholarship Application (CSUSA) are March 1st.

[Photo] CSUSA scholarships applications due Friday

February 28, 2013
Sophomore equine and animal science major Rebecca Sonn makes dinner at her apartment in Rams Village east Monday night. Sonn moved off campus after living in Braiden Hall her first year.

[Photo] Divorcing the dorms: CSU housing fair March 5

February 27, 2013
Andrew Forte, Pi Kappa Phi Sustainability Chair, shows off the new insulation for their house Monday. Pi Kappa Phi is working with Climate Wise and the City of Fort Collins in order to make their house more sustainable through installing more energy efficent building materials.

Community Cakes bakers Emma Martins, front, and Cleo Masia test run their dog treat recipes at Martin's home Thursday afternoon. Community Cakes, a student organization with CSU, will be baking dog treats in the Whole Foods kitchen Saturday the 16th; the treats will be sold to raise money for an animal shelter.

[Photo] Community Cakes goes to the dogs

February 15, 2013
Senior Guard Wes Eikmeier (10) hits a shot during practice Tuesday at Moby. The Rams take on San Diego State tonight in an Orange Out game.

Mathematics PhD candidate Nand Sharma stands in front of his watercolor exhibit entitled "Upasana (Devotion)" in the new library gallery space outside of the Morgan's Grind last Thursday. The entire collection is inspired by music, even the portraits or abstract pieces were created to represent various shades of music

Senior Guard Wes Eikmeier (10) hits a shot during practice Tuesday at Moby. The Rams take on San Diego State tonight in an Orange Out game.

Mathematics PhD candidate Nand Sharma stands in front of his watercolor exhibit entitled "Upasana (Devotion)" in the new library gallery space outside of the Morgan's Grind last Thursday. The entire collection is inspired by music, even the portraits or abstract pieces were created to represent various shades of music

Mathematics PhD candidate Nand Sharma stands in front of his watercolor exhibit entitled "Upasana (Devotion)" in the new library gallery space outside of the Morgan's Grind Thursday. The entire collection is inspired by music, even the portraits or abstract pieces were created to represent various shades of music

[Photo] Gallery in Morgan Library features art from students, alumni, professors

February 13, 2013
Sophomore Mariah Stewart discusses paying this semester's tuition with a member of the Student Financial Services office in Centennial Hall Thursday. Financial aid deadlines for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) and Colorado State Scholarship Application (CSUSA) are March 1st.

Sophomore Mariah Stewart discusses paying this semester's tuition with a member of the Student Financial Services office in Centennial Hall Thursday. Financial aid deadlines for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) and Colorado State Scholarship Application (CSUSA) are March 1st.

Honors Society President Lauren Hartsough sit in her Biological Psychology class last Thursday afternoon. Hartsough represents a portion of the CSU population that will receive $26.2 million in academic scholarships this year.

[Photo] CSU academic vs. athletic scholarships

February 7, 2013
Honors Soceity President Lauren Hartsough sit in her Biological Psychology class Thursday afternoon. Hartsough represents the 45% of students at CSU who recieve scholarships.

[Photo] Financial Independence in College

January 27, 2014
Honors Soceity President Lauren Hartsough sit in her Biological Psychology class Thursday afternoon. Hartsough represents the 45% of students at CSU who recieve scholarships.

[Photo] Sacred Seats

March 13, 2014
A construction worker surveys the former sulpture garden, while working on renovations for the Lory Student Center. The renovation has closed the ASCSU chambers, the Curfman Gallery, and the Sutherland Sculpture Garden.

[Photo] Fences up, few affected

February 4, 2013
Executive Director of the Lory Student Center Mike Ellis, left, talks with the construction crew about the Lory Student Center Renovations Wednesday morning in the Sunken Lounge. The renvoation adds approximatly 40,000 square feet to the existing space.

Mechanical Engineering students Darryl Beemer, left, and Kevin Westhoff, right, make adjustments to their Mechatronics final project, a foosball table with a capacitive grid that automatically moves the goalie, Friday afternoon. The College of Engineering has grown by 25% over the last decade, which is the largest growth of any college at CSU.

Mechanical Engineering students Darryl Beemer, left, and Kevin Westhoff, right, make adjustments to their Mechatronics final project, a foosball table with a capacitive grid that automatically moves the goalie, Friday afternoon. The College of Engineering has grown by 25% over the last decade, which is the largest growth of any college at CSU.

[Photo] CSU enrolling engineers in high numbers

January 28, 2013
Dawn Noyes, a recent CSU graduate, prepares her favorite meal from studying abroad in Vichy, France. Noyes gained many insights while studying French and International Business for 5 months last spring, including a new found love for cooking.

[Photo] CSU students gain global perspective while studying abroad

January 24, 2013
Will Rodriguez, a sophomore at Poudre High School in Fort Collins, poses with his mentor Alexa Foster during the campus corps graduation Monday night. Campus Corps is a mentoring program that pairs CSU students with at risk youth.

[Photo] Campus Corps pairs at-risk youth with CSU mentors

December 5, 2012
ASCSU president Regina Martel answers questions from the student body during a Question and Answer session Wednesday. The ASCSU President's cabinet was on the plaza answering questions about student fees and sharing their solutions to the biggest problems students are facing.

[Photo] ASCSU outreach program seeks to better connect students with student government

November 26, 2012
ASCSU president Regina Martel answers questions from the student body during a Question and Answer session Wednesday. The ASCSU President's cabinet was on the plaza answering questions about student fees and sharing their solutions to the biggest problems students are facing.

Esteban Hincapie, a PhD student in mechanical engineering student, adjusts his algae experiment in the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab Thursday morning. Hincapie won a first place award at the Algae Biomass Summit for his research separating algea cells from water using acoustic waves.

Officer Paul Ashe works the swing shift Monday in Parmelee Hall. Colorado State University Police Department has increased their presence in the Residents Halls recently.

[Photo] CSUPD, residence halls implement new programs to address student violations

November 13, 2012
Senior guard Wes Eikmeier, 10, goes for two in the CSU win against Montana Friday night at Moby. The Rams came from behind in the second half to win their home opener 72-65.

[Photo] Chadron State vs CSU basketball live game blog

November 15, 2012
Liz Arellano takes a picture of the TV in Parmelee as Obama is announced the next president of the US late Tuesday night.

[Photo] Democrats celebrated while Republicans looked to future at CSU watch parties

November 7, 2012
Esteban Hincapie, a PhD student in mechanical engineering student, adjusts his algae experiment in the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab Thursday morning. Hincapie won a first place award at the Algae Biomass Summit for his research separating algea cells from water using acoustic waves.

Native dancers perform during the Pow Wow kick off in the Sunken Lounge Friday. The Pow Wow has been running for 30 years.

[Photo] Native American activist Adrienne Keene to speak on racism, cultural appropriation Nov. 10

November 5, 2016
Rick Gumina's student Sam Clusman writes a note to give to his family during his memorial service in the LSC Theatre Friday. Gumina, a Statistics Professor, passed away suddenly Monday morning.

[Photo] Inspirational professor and mentor, Gumina, will always be remembered

October 29, 2012
Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Hahnke places a flock of pink flamingos outside of the Women's Resource Center office on Tuesday. Flamingo flocking is a fundraiser where donors can pay to have someone's yard covered in flamingos as a way to show support for the center and raise awareness for breast cancer.

[Photo] Flamingos fight breast cancer

October 24, 2012
Senior Wildlife Biology major Tyler Hammons inspects a species of butterfly before pinning it on a board while working in Laurel Hall Friday afternoon. Laurel Hall, which is the international programs building on campus, also houses over 4 million species of insects.

Professor Bev McQuinn, who has been teaching at CSU for over 25 years, discusses media audience basises in her composition class Monday at Eddy Hall. McQuinn represents one of many adjunct professors at CSU who are considdered "temporary faculty" by the university.

[Photo] CSU adjunct professors by the numbers

October 4, 2012
Parade marchers hold up signs during Colorado's first Disability Pride Parade in Old Town last year.

[Photo] Disability Pride Fest hits the Lory Lagoon

September 6, 2013
Sophomore Quarterback Garett Grayson warms up in the Indoor Practice Facility Monday afternoon.

Air Force Academy wide receiver Jonathan Warzeka (15) picks up a first down against the ram defense during the first quarter of the CSU vs Air Force Game Saturday at Huges Stadium. Air Force won the game 45-21.

[Photo] CSU football gets stomped on the road by Air Force

September 29, 2012
Air Force Academy wide receiver Jonathan Warzeka (15) picks up a first down against the ram defense during the first quarter of the CSU vs Air Force Game Saturday at Huges Stadium. Air Force won the game 45-21.

[Photo] CSU football face high-powered Air Force rush attack

September 27, 2012
Senior Apparal and Merchandising major Marry Gibbs works with linear desnsity in her Textile Analysis lab Monday.

[Photo] CSU students make their rags to riches

September 25, 2012
Stickers that bost "Adjunct and proud" plaster Professor Bev McQuinn's office door in Eddy Hall. McQuinn, who has been teaching at CSU for 25 years, is one of many adjuct professors at CSU that are considdered temporary faculty despite their many years of experience and edcuational qualifications.

[Photo] Adjunct faculty see changes at CSU

October 15, 2013
Professor Bev McQuinn, who has been teaching at CSU for over 25 years, discusses media audience basises in her composition class Monday at Eddy Hall. McQuinn represents one of many adjunct professors at CSU who are considdered "temporary faculty" by the university.

Senior Apparal and Merchandising major Marry Gibbs works with linear desnsity in her Textile Analysis lab Monday.

The Colorado State University Rams take on the Utah State Aggies on Saturday an Huges Stadium.

[Photo] Utah State Aggies vs. CSU Rams football (SLIDESHOW)

September 22, 2012
Danzantes Folkloricos from Fort Collins celebrate El Grito by performing traditional mexican dances on the Plaza Friday night. El Grito de Dolores is a holiday on Sept. 16 that honors of the cry for independence by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla which sparked revolution in 1810.

[Photo] El Centro leads the month in Hispanic pride

September 17, 2012
Veteran Certifying Official Glen Vance, holds a flag for each branch of the military to represent the students he serves in the Veteran Services office in Centennial Hall, Monday. Vance works with the Yellow Ribbon program, which helps recent veterans and their families cover tuition costs.

Director of The Citizen, Sam Kadi, left, speaks about the film at the Lincoln Center premier of the 9/11 court room drama Friday night. The film kicked off the three day Tri-Media film festival.

[Photo] Fort Collins TriMedia Film Festival wraps for another year

September 10, 2012
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