Class Notes - November 2022
A monthly listing of alumni accomplishments, milestones, and announcements. Catch up on your classmates and submit your own announcement!
Category: "Feature"
Polly Baca’s State of Inspiration
Even before Polly Baca (B.A., ’62) graduated with a political science degree at CSU, she was on a mission to affect positive change in society. As someone who has broken numerous glass ceilings, worked for multiple U.S. presidents, and served in the Colorado State House and Senate, she isn’t slowing down any time soon.
Celebrating the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Watch videos highlighting the top four Distinguished Alumni Award recipients honored on Thursday evening, Oct. 13 at the Colorado State University Alumni Association’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award celebration. Also, see a complete list of the distinguished award recipients from the eight colleges and CSU Athletics and watch the entire awards program to hear the heartfelt acceptance remarks of all these outstanding honorees.
The Power of Caring
Lifetime Alumni Association Member Vanessa Selwyn (Ph.D., ’19) knows what people at all stages of life need to be successful - a voice that is heard, a strong community, and someone who cares.
Linda Meserve: The Power Behind the Purchase
Linda (Morgan) Meserve (B.S., ’86) has had a distinguished, 31-year career in Colorado State University's Procurement Services, eventually being named chief procurement officer emerita. She got there by consistently overcome obstacles -- whether learning to swim at an early age or proving herself in a male-dominated field -- and she and the University are better for it.
Class Notes - October 2022
A monthly listing of alumni accomplishments, milestones, and announcements. Catch up on your classmates and submit your own announcement!
Member Spotlight: Deep Roots Grow the Blach Legacy
Karen (B.S., ’80) and Randy (B.S., ’80) Blach are part of an extended family of more than 80 people who have attended Colorado State University. Although they have set the bar high for relatives who follow, they gladly welcome the next generation and see a bright future for CSU and its influential role in agriculture.
Vidakovich, Brickman, and a Benefit for the Arts
Alumni Association Lifetime Member Jim Vidakovich (B.A., ’69; M.A., ’76) has always been passionate about introducing kids to the arts. With the help of famed pianist Jim Brickman, he's continuing that passion by holding a benefit concert at Griffin Concert Hall on October 1.
Ram Pride in Abundance
Jenny (B.S., ’17; M.A.G.R., ’20) and Jake Bennett (B.A., ’17) have deep connections to Colorado State University, and they are now helping young alumni establish theirs, too.
FoCo Mama to the Rescue
Whether lending a hand, an ear, or even her home address, Kathy Bauer could be called many things, but to most she is simply FoCo Mama.