Colorado State University Alumni Association

It was 2:30 in the morning when the announcer finally called on Angela Fuller (B.S., ’03) to run the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Despite the late hour and frigid 38-degree temperature, Fuller couldn’t have been happier. Not only because she was set to fulfill a dream of running the course after four years of trying to get on the show, but because only 12 years earlier she had been on disability in chronic pain and struggling to even walk. Fuller’s time at CSU were “the best years” of her life, and things were all looking up when she accepted a job right out of college doing sales, marketing, and recruiting. It all came to a screeching halt the day she got into the accident. In the hospital, Fuller was faced with compression fractures, pinched nerves, spinal degeneration, and herniated and bulging discs, not to mention nerve damage that made it unbearable to walk. To learn more about Angela's story, and her journey to American Ninja Warrior, click the link below! ⬇️ https://col.st/E9EGZ

We are excited to introduce this week's #SeniorSaturday feature, Ben Torres-Doxey, an upcoming Colorado State University graduate, majoring in Political Science with a minor in History. 🎓🐏 During his time at CSU, Ben was heavily involved with the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center and the Associated Students of Colorado State University! 😎 When asked what his plans were for after graduation, Ben expressed his intention to enter the workforce, hopefully with a nonprofit organization, and a goal to remain in the Northern Colorado area. 💼 Ben said his favorite memory during his time at CSU is the first week he was on campus, and getting to walk into APACC for the first time as a first-year-student receiving his welcome bag. 🫶 "It was definitely the start of an adventure that has been amazing. I’ve been really fortunate to meet the people I have, and the longtime friendships that I would not have without APACC," Ben said. Ben is enthusiastic about becoming a CSU alum so that he can share what an amazing experience he had in the CSU community with others, and build community with fellow Ram grads. 🎉 Join us in congratulating Ben on his RAMazing future as a #CSUAlum 🥳🐏

The Colorado State University Alumni Association is hiring an Annual Giving Solicitation Manager (AGSM)! 🐏⭐️ This role is responsible for reviewing and approving mass solicitation requests for University Advancement and CSU partners in addition to helping plan and analyze all partner appeals while overseeing the division-wide calendar and appeal code process. The AGSM will coordinate all mass solicitations alongside campus partners and review requests to ensure they align with existing solicitation strategies and ensures that solicitation requests adhere to relevant regulations and policies. This will involve collaborating with various departments involved with the solicitation process, including Marketing and Communications (MarComm), Innovation Technology and Communications (ITEA), Constituent & Gift Information (CGI), and Annual Giving & Membership (AGM) as well as the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Colorado State University Foundation (CSUF). This will also involve the creation and implementation of a new process for the intake of requests utilizing the new CRM, Salesforce, and administering appeal codes for tracking purposes. The AGSM will play an important role on the AGM team by assisting to develop broad solicitation schedules and strategy, establishing an annual planning period for colleges and units to make mass solicitation requests, and setting meetings and creating a form for requests, as well as developing a process in which results are tracked and shared with campus partners. Interested in learning more about the role? Click the link below to apply today! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gzfecnNB

Imagine jotting down your New Year’s resolutions as you revel in the final moments of sitting by your Christmas tree, and you aim to check the boxes with ease; although, you still hope to enrich your life in a way that brings a sense of accomplishment when you mark each one as complete. 💚 Marissa Rogers (B.A., ’14) imagined it – so much so, that she scribbled down, “apply as a contestant for Wheel of Fortune.” Little did she know, she would soon fulfill this promise to herself. 🤩 Marissa enthusiastically submitted her 40-second video clip to Wheel of Fortune. She had hardly been able to check off the box on her list of resolutions when she received a call the following day from a California area code. 😎 Read more about Marissa and her journey to the Wheel of Fortune by clicking the link below! ⬇️ https://col.st/LRCnl Photo Credit: Carol Kaelson/Wheel of Fortune®/© 2024 Califon Productions, Inc. ARR.

The Colorado State University Alumni Association is hiring an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement! ⭐️ This role is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing meaningful alumni engagement experiences focused on alumni throughout Colorado (excluding Fort Collins). This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and advice on best strategies to utilize events as alumni, member, and donor stewardship opportunities in order to meet unit goals. They will build positive relationships with internal and external partners and create and manage meaningful experiences for alumni that strengthen their relationship with CSU through involvement in events, programs, and related experiences. This position will serve as the main Alumni Association lead and point of contact for Colorado-based (excluding Fort Collins) signature events, member events, and various engagement programs. Think you'd be a good fit? Learn more about how to apply by clicking the link below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gcdykfeg

Every year on April 22, the Colorado State University campus takes a moment to celebrate #earthday in Rams Country 🌎💚 Today, we invite students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join together in pausing your daily routines to appreciate the wonders of nature, and all the incredible moments in our environment that happen outside of the classroom walls. 🫶 Happy Earth Day, Rams! 🐏🌱

We are excited to feature our next #SeniorSaturday, My Nguyen, who is preparing to graduate from Colorado State University this May! 🎓🐏 My is graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Communication. During her time at CSU, My recalled her fond memories of being the President of the CSU Vietnamese Student Association, an officer of the CSU Hiphop Dance Club, and a team member/videographer for Fifty O3 Student Media. 💚💛 As for her plans after graduation, My excitedly shared that she intends to pursue a career as a marketing planner in the music industry, while continuing her vlogging journey on YouTube. 🤩 One of My's favorite memories from CSU was the campfire event during Homecoming and Family Weekend, with fireworks, music, and dancing with friends, creating an unforgettable experience. 🎉 My expressed enthusiasm about becoming a CSU alum. She is thrilled to proudly represent the university wherever she goes, highlighting the kindness of the people, the professors, and the strong sense of unity among fellow Rams after her transformational four-year journey. 🫶 Join us in celebrating My Nguyen's future as a CSU alumna! 🥳

Reham Abdunabi (B.A., ’24) is about as “CSU” as you can get. 💚💛 Since she was five, she’s called Fort Collins home, and her earliest childhood memories are of having on-campus lunches with her parents – Ilham Hbaci (M.S., ’10) and Ramadan Abdunabi, (M.C.S., ’10; Ph.D., ’13) – as they were pursuing their degrees in computer information systems and computer science, respectively (her father is also a recipient of this year’s Best Teacher Awards). 🏆 But there’s more to Abdunabi than her parent’s legacy. In between majoring in political science and minoring in international development and legal studies in the College of Liberal Arts, Abdunabi has worked tirelessly to foster community, build relationships, and make herself and her University better. That’s why Abdunabi has been named the 2024 recipient of the Albert C. Yates Student Leadership Award. 🐏🤩 To read more about Reham Abdunabi and her story, click the link below! ⬇️ https://col.st/GfNcW

I love CSU because _________________ . 🐏💚 We are excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the RAMazing reasons why we love Colorado State University! 🫶 Whether it’s the Rams Country scenery, the enriching academics, or the sense of green and gold community you feel on campus, there is a lot to love about Colorado State University. Colorado Governor Jared Polis feels the same way, and that’s why he has officially proclaimed April 18 as, “I Love CSU Day.” Why do YOU love CSU? Comment your answer below! ⬇️

Check out this inspiring discussion with Colorado State University President Amy Parsons, Democratic Senator Michael Bennet, and former Republican Senator Cory Gardner! They're diving into the benefits of bipartisan partnerships in government, and the importance of finding compromise and common ground, even across party lines. As our democracy faces both power and fragility, their insights are a must-watch. Click the link below to learn more and grab your tickets ASAP! https://col.st/2hOqq