A Salute to an Extraordinary Student Veteran
Colorado State University consistently ranks as one of the nation's best universities for veterans. Heather Kent's journey from the Navy to CSU exemplifies many of the reasons for that accolade.
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Member Spotlight: Teresa (B.S., ’73; M.S., ’89) and Bruce Boynton (B.S., ’73)
Alumni Association members Bruce and Teresa Hines Boynton met at CSU during a lively time on campus. Students protested the Vietnam War as well as demanded equal rights and social justice. Hearing Maya Angelou speak in the Lory Student Center was a highlight for them. This liveliness was a harbinger of the their lives to come, as one thing this alumni couple does not do is slow down.
An Adventurous Life
Billie Moe Crouse (B.A., ’62) overcame struggles with dyslexia and recently published a book about her father. Committed to helping others with similar challenges, she and her husband established a scholarship for students with learning disabilities.
Class Notes – November 2020
A monthly listing of alumni accomplishments, milestones, and announcements. Catch up on your classmates and submit your own announcement!
Join Rams worldwide in the fight against hunger at CSU
Giving Tuesday 2020 is set for Dec. 1. Rams Against Hunger is the featured fund, but donors can choose to support Ram Aid or CSU’s Housing and Dining Services. Rams Against Hunger has provided meals to students facing food insecurity for the past several years.
Member Spotlight: Joseph Bohling (B.A., ’90)
Joe Bohling was born in the Philippines and came to the United States in the early 1970s after his mother married an American serviceman, who adopted him. He has parlayed outstanding communication skills, a law degree, and an impressive work ethic into extraordinary success in the corporate world. This Alumni Association Life Member and Past President of the Alumni Board lives with his wife Tammy and their teenage daughters Ava and Ella in Frisco, Texas.
The Tradition Above Us
During an assembly in December of 1923, Aggie students agreed to create a large A on a hogback west of town. The following week, they began to clear brush and move rocks on the steep hillside to form an A. The landowner, R.G. Maxwell, gave the College a 99-year lease for $1. In September of 1924, students increased the height of the A to 450 feet, with corresponding widening, then “whitewashed” it. The tradition of painting the A had begun.
Rooted in Family and Farm
Over the decades, many CSU students have come from agricultural backgrounds. Cousins Deb Sakurai-Horita (B.S., ’74) and Chris Sakurada (B.S., ’74) grew up on farms near Ault, Colorado, and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, respectively. They both used their CSU education in unanticipated and creative ways.
Class Notes – October 2020
A monthly listing of alumni accomplishments, milestones, and announcements. Catch up on your classmates and submit your own announcement!
Actor, Writer, Producer, and Teacher
Nate Golon (B.A., ’02) took an indirect route from CSU to the bright lights of Los Angeles, where he has worn many hats ̶ actor, writer, director, and producer. His journey has brought both plaudits and challenges, which this Ram takes in stride.