CSU Spur

It was a big year for impact at the CSU Spur campus in Denver. The campus brought together 111,677 people during the last fiscal year, connected dozens of researchers and industry partners, served as a hub for discovery, and launched a new program for undergraduates to begin their educational journey at CSU.

It's all part of Spur's larger goal of fulfilling CSU's land-grant mission by connecting people, accelerating innovation and motivating transformation.

"CSU Spur has proved that it has the remarkable ability to be the nexus of activity around food, water and health through a multi-dimensional approach. Our work in research spaces, educational impact and community engagement is intertwined in a way that is unique within higher education. We don't work in silos at Spur — we strive to be a collaboration center where we all see our work contributing to the collective."
— Michelle Stanley, Chief Academic Officer

Read the full story and the entire impact report here 🔗 col.st/ul7kd

Picture hunt — can you spot the Spur emojis hidden in their respective buildings? 🧡🌱💧

Last week, we got to host a pretty cool tour group, a cohort of veterinarians from across Japan who flew in to learn about Humane Colorado, our campus, and the partnership we share in having donor-subsidized vet care for the community on display for learners and observers alike.

Over the course of their visit, the group explored Humane Colorado's operations both at Spur and downtown, along with a full day on the Spur campus. Chief Academic Officer Michelle Stanley, who led the tour, says her favorite moment came when a group of high school students watched a surgery on a dog alongside the visiting veterinarians. By the time they left, the delegation was ready to build a Spur of their own!

📍 in Fort Collins for President Parsons’ Fall Address 🐏

Spur Staff 🤝 Spur Start Students

At the start of each year, we host a casual meet-and-greet where Spur Start students can chat with campus staff, researchers, and leadership. It’s a chance for everyone to get to know each other, strengthen our growing community and for students to hear about work and internship opportunities across campus.

It's one of the ways Spur Start helps students learn through real work, explore career paths, and find their place on campus.

Last day of summer checking in ☀️

Rams got a firsthand look at the incredible work happening at the Temple Grandin Equine Center at CSU Spur during last night’s Alumni Night Out.

From touring the facility and meeting the horses to trying on “horse glasses” to see the world from a horse’s perspective, Rams experienced how CSU is advancing health, wellness and human-animal connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night!

Interested in getting involved? The Temple Grandin Equine Center offers volunteer opportunities for those who want to support its programs and make a difference in the lives of participants. Learn more about volunteering here: https://agsci.colostate.edu/tgec/volunteer/

It might be the 2nd Saturday of the month, but it’s always No. 1 in our hearts 🥇🧡