Education & Lifestyle

RamFest 

RamEvents is eager to invite you to this year’s RamFest!

RamFest is a large concert and a long-standing CSU tradition and open to all CSU Employees, Students and members of the General Public!

This year, RamEvents will be hosting two-time Grammy nominated country band, Midland! Their 2x Platinum-certified chart-topping debut “Drinkin’ Problem”, earned the band nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Opening the show will be the local band, Sugar Britches!

Event Information Below:

  • Artists: Sugar Britches & Midland
  • Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  • Location: Moby Arena
  • Time: Doors Open at 6:00p.m.

Tickets for RamFest are on sale and available for CSU Employees here!

Student tickets are $10.00 (no service fees)

CSU Employee tickets are $26.00 (price includes service fees)

General Public tickets are $31.00 (price includes service fees)

Make sure to buy your tickets early- you won’t want to miss this CSU tradition!

Buy your tickets here if you are a student!

Buy your tickets here if you are a member of the General Public!

Listen to Midland here.

Midland Website

Sugar Britches Website

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ACT Human Rights Film Festival 

Colorado State University’s ACT Human Rights Film Festival returns for its ninth edition April 3-7, 2024. CSU employees receive 20% off full price festival tickets and passes. Order online with discount code or show your ID at the festival box office to redeem.

For more questions or need help, visit their website. or Email: [email protected]


SkiSU

Sleep your way to the slopes with SkiSU! SkiSU offers roundtrip transportation between CSU and the designated ski resort for $34 per employee. For trip details and ticket purchasing, please visit the SKISU website. and remember to select the Employee Pass option in green.

SkiSU will take 12 trips in the 2024 season to the following resorts: Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Eldora and Steamboat.

 


Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship

Applications are currently open!

The Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship was established to annually provide a $1590 scholarship to one eligible Colorado State University employee who have made sustained progress toward attaining an undergraduate degree from CSU. 

Applications close April 30, 2024. More information and application online.

Janet and Allan Eddy worked at Colorado State University for over 30 years, in a number of offices including Enrollment Services, Human Resources, the Music Department, Hartshorn Health Center, and the Alumni Office.

They have encouraged family and fellow workers to continue their education as a way to prepare themselves for both work and home. Both Janet and Allan hope this scholarship will provide both the incentive to continue pursuing a degree as well as some meaningful monetary assistance to the person chosen. 

Recipients must be enrolled at that time to receive the funds.

Selection criteria are described on the online application form.


Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship

Applications are currently open!

In 1989, the Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship was established in memory of Joan who served in several capacities during her 17 years of association with the university.  She believed strongly in and encouraged life-long learning, and the important role it plays in employees’ job satisfaction.  The first scholarship was awarded in 1992.

There are two scholarships available for the 2024-2025 academic year, each for $2,400.  

Applications close April 30, 2024. More information and application online. 

The Scholarship Committee is seeking applications from full-time, 9 or 12 month CSU employees (administrative professional, state classified, faculty) who have an active record of academic achievement and advancement, are working toward an identified educational goal, and have contributed to their particular units and/or to the University community by serving in additional capacities.

Employees do not have to be formally admitted to a degree program to be considered for this scholarship; past recipients are not eligible for the scholarship.

The recipient(s) must be enrolled at that time to receive the funds.


Spanish & Culture Immersion Program

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND NEW EXPERIENCES.

We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity brought forth by Colorado State University Todos Santos and the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

This program is open to CSU faculty and staff members who have a keen interest in improving their Spanish-speaking skills within an environment that is both distinctive and immersive. This comprehensive and guided non-credit course is conducted at our facility in Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico, during both the Spring and Fall each year. The course structure is comprised of two modules: firstly, an Online Instruction phase spanning three weeks, facilitated through Zoom; this is then followed by a 10-day Immersion Practice at our campus in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Whether you are an individual aiming to enhance your Spanish language abilities or part of an educational group seeking cultural integration and language proficiency, this Spanish Immersion Spring Cohort II program offers a truly unique experience.

If you wish to delve deeper into the details of this program, we encourage you to reach out to Olaf Morales at [email protected] or visit our website.

Instruction for these non-credit courses is subsidized by CSU Todos Santos and designed for members of the CSU community; price reflects a CSU discount. Professional development funds can be accepted through a Kuali transfer (inquire for more information).

OLAF MORALES, M.A. in ELT
Senior Languages Coordinator at CSU Todos Santos Center
Affiliate Faculty Member | Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Spanish Immersion Program Cohort II

Free Newspapers

USA Today

C2C is excited to share that USA Today is now available digitally for CSU faculty and staff.  When on campus, and connected to the CSU network, just visit usatoday.com/colostate to read the latest USA Today e-Edition.  If off campus, you must first connect to Global Protect. 

The USA Today Collegiate Readership Program provides digital newspapers to the campus community, thanks to a partnership between C2C and ASCSU.

The New York Times

The New York Times has gone green!  Through this same partnership, the New York Times is now available at NYTimes.com.  To access your digital subscription please go to the activation page at www.accessnyt.com.  Select Colorado State University from the drop-down and then follow the prompts to sign up for access.  Faculty and staff will need to repeat the process annually.  For more information please see the NYT Library Guide and watch the Access Video to help you get started!


LinkedIn Learning

The Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs is offering free access to LinkedIn Learning for all CSU faculty, staff, and students. 

LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of more than 18,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business/professional and creative topics, and new courses are added every week

Using your CSU credentials, log in & access your LinkedIn Learning account HERE

For more information, check out the Office of the Provost’s page 


University Center for the Arts

COMMITMENT TO CAMPUS TICKETS

Through the University’s Commitment to Campus initiative, all CSU Faculty and Staff can receive one pair of free tickets, each academic year, to School of Music, Theatre and Dance performances at the University Center for the Arts. Tickets are available in person or by phone at the UCA Ticket Office or online – advance reservations recommended. A valid CSU faculty-staff ID (full-time, part-time, and adjuncts) must be presented for ticket redemption.

REDEEMING TICKETS ONLINE 

  • Log into the ticket site using the Students / Faculty / Staff login link and be sure you are using your @colostate.edu email address
  • Select the event and number of tickets as usual using the Adult ticket type for your C2C tickets
  • On the Checkout page enter the UCA code found on the discount code page (need to login with University credentials) in the Coupon Code field and select apply

*Commitment to Campus tickets are not available for Classical Convergence Series, the Annual Holiday Spectacular, community or summer events.


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Events

Online Reservations

Tickets 
and use the Colorado State Community log in.

Phone:  (970) 491-2787

 

Professional Development Award

Colorado State University’s Commitment to Campus program and the Vice President for University Operations offer financial support to assist Administrative Professional and State Classified employees seeking professional development. (Faculty members are not eligible for this award program). Awards may be made to applicants based on merit as demonstrated by their application. Funding requests may be made in any dollar amount, limited to a total of $2,000 per individual per application. Requests may be partially funded, depending upon other requests received and/or available funds. Awards will be paid to the awardee’s department for purposes of reimbursing the cost of the professional development experience after all payments have been made and receipts are furnished. No payments for awards can be made from C2C/VPUO directly to the employee, outside vendor, or to a grant (53-fund) account. No late applications will be accepted.

Applications closed, check back in October!

Thanks to generous support from the Office of the Vice President for University Operations, Colorado State University offers financial support to assist Administrative Professional and State Classified employees seeking professional development. 

Learn how CSU employees utilize Commitment to Campus Professional Development Awards


Need a passport?

The Office of International Programs can help you with that! Simply complete the paperwork, submit your picture (they can help you with that, too!), and schedule an appointment.  

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Poudre River Library District Access

Use your CSU RamCard to access Poudre River Library District materials, including:

  • Get homework help from an online tutor using Help Now from Brainfuse.
  • Learn a new language with Mango Languages.
  • Write and publish your own eBook using the Pressbooks and SELF-e tools in our Writers’ Café.
  • Popular fiction & nonfiction e-books, electronic magazines, and audio books.

To set up your library login, follow these instructions.


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Poudre River Library District

Loan & Reserve Desk
(970)491-1842


Professional Development Opportunities

Talent Development designs and coordinates training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth for Colorado State University employees — academic faculty, administrative professional staff, and state classified personnel. Customized training and organizational development consulting services are also available. Trainings and services are free of charge.


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Talent Development

 


Supervisor Training

What does it take to be successful as a supervisor at CSU? Experience teaches us that focusing on self discovery, interpersonal skills (relationship building), systems thinking, and coaching helps us to be successful leaders and creates successful teams.

The Supervisor Development Program is designed to help supervisors become effective and inspired in their role at CSU for the betterment of themselves and their team members.


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Supervisor Development Program Website


Career Counseling and Assessment Clinic

The Career Counseling and Assessment Clinic at CSU’s Psychological Services Center offers a comprehensive career assessment program for CSU employees  and their immediate family members at 20% off the already-discounted faculty and staff rate, thanks to C2C.  The program includes formal assessments of interests, values, personality, abilities, and workplace culture preferences; 5 one-on-one interpretation and career counseling sessions; and a comprehensive summary letter.  The service is designed to assist adults who are seeking a stronger sense of direction and purpose in their career.  To take advantage of the program, simply call (970) 491-5212 and mention the C2C offer when scheduling your first appointment.


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Career Counseling and Assessment Clinic Website

Phone: (970)491-5212


Living Mindfully Mastery Badge

CSU faculty and staff now have the opportunity to participate in the Living Mindfully Badge program at a discounted rate.  Get an introduction to the fundamentals of mindfulness in this online training program. Learn how to increase your awareness, move beyond distractions, and live more in the present. These behaviors can help learners in their personal life and workplace, as well as supporting healthy communities.  CSU employees receive a 25% discount for any single course or bundle (Mastery and/or Quest Badge) registration. Visit our discount page to access the code.


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Living Mindfully Mastery Badge


Employee Study Privilege

CSU faculty and staff are eligible to take nine free credits per year using their
employee study privilege.

These credits can be used for taking classes:


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Employee Study Privilege Information

Phone: (970)491-6947


Tuition Scholarship for Eligible Family Members

Eligible family members of CSU faculty and staff may qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount. For information, visit http://sfs.colostate.edu/tuition-scholarship-for-eligible-family-members-of-csu-employees.

CSU employees’ eligible family members may apply their tuition scholarship benefits at CSU-Pueblo or CSU-Global Campus as well as at CSU. For more information, contact Human Resources at (970) 491-MyHR (6947).


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Human Resources Website

Phone: (970)491-6947


Exchange Programs

Colorado State University, in cooperation with Aims Community College (Greeley), full-time Colorado State students may register for one course (maximum of five credits) per term at ACC without additional tuition assessment.


 

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Registar’s Office Website-Exchange Programs


Lifelong Learners

Lifelong learners (age 55 & older) may visit CSU resident instruction classes on a space available basis at no cost.

You can find all of the procedures and regulations on the Lifelong Learner Class Visitation Request Form.

For information about accessing the virtual class resources on Canvas, please see the Lifelong Learner Visitation & Canvas instruction sheet.


 

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Registar’s Office Website-Lifelong Learner