Saving Patients’ Lives
Some individuals are driven by what they want to achieve; some find their passion in what they can do for others. Carole Lenz Hemmelgarn (B.A., ’86) has spent much of her professional life devoted to patient safety.
Feature Stories
Identity, Diversity, and Responsibility
Kyle Funakoshi (B.A., ’96; M.S., ’99) grew up in Fort Lupton and “found himself” during the summers of his high school years at CSU’s Upward Bound program. That experience provided him the knowledge and confidence to pursue higher education and laid the foundation for a career devoted to others.
Member Spotlight: Jennifer Clary (B.A., ’91; CT, ’18; M.B.A., ’19) and Fred Jacobs (B.S., ’90)
Jennifer Clary and Fred Jacobs were annual members for a number of years, but when she received the MBA, she purchased their life membership “as a graduation present to myself.” They remain deeply involved with their alma mater.
Motivated and Engaged Rams
A key part of CSU’s land grant mission is to provide access and opportunity to anyone with the motivation and ability to earn a degree. Generations of our alumni illustrate the wisdom of that mission; Jeff (B.S., ’89) and Rosie Wierenga (M.B.A., ’01) are two shining examples.
Class Notes – August 2020
A monthly listing of alumni accomplishments, milestones, and announcements. Catch up on your classmates and submit your own announcement!
CSU News and Sports
State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University raises $1.28 billion
The most successful fundraising campaign in CSU history: The $1 billion State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University has reached the finish line.
CSU included among top universities solving coronavirus pandemic
Colorado State University’s contributions to developing solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic have earned it a spot on a ranking of the top 10 universities engaged in this important research, according to the website successfulstudent.org.
CSU chemical engineering alumna is president of one of nation’s top AI companies
Like other biomedical companies around the globe, Salt Lake City-based Recursion jumped at the chance to help find solutions to the novel coronavirus.
Claim Building Dig: Archaeology students help solve a long-buried CSU history mystery
Field school students uncover an early part of CSU's 150-year history in on-campus dig.
Professional Resources
Advice for Finding a Remote Job
Two researchers at Harvard have spent nearly 30 years studying the reasons that we tend to fall short of our goals and have given us brilliant solutions for reversing the natural human tendencies that cause it.
Virtual Learning and Engagement
Your Alumni Association is here to meet you right where you are in this time of social distancing and uncertainty. We’ve converted several of our professional development workshops, young alumni events, and even some of our Alumni Nights Out into virtual learning and engagement opportunities for you to take advantage of from the comfort of your home.
Being Held Accountable for Your Goals
Two researchers at Harvard have spent nearly 30 years studying the reasons that we tend to fall short of our goals and have given us brilliant solutions for reversing the natural human tendencies that cause it.
Writing a Strong Cover Letter When You Don’t Have All the Required and Preferred Requirements
Two researchers at Harvard have spent nearly 30 years studying the reasons that we tend to fall short of our goals and have given us brilliant solutions for reversing the natural human tendencies that cause it.