Building the Benches

As a veteran, volunteer, and social worker, philanthropy has always been a part of Lisa Smith's (B.S.W., ’13) life. But now as an Arvada City Council member, she's bringing new meaning to public service and doing good for her local and global community.

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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.

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