Get to know Tara Opsal, sociology’s new department chair
Tara Opsal has taken over as chair of the CSU Department of Sociology, becoming the first woman-identified faculty member to hold this position in the department.
Beyond ‘The Lion King:’ Why are cultural stereotypes still found at zoos, museums?
CSU Associate Professor Jessie Luna recently spoke to CSU’s The Audit about how cultural stereotypes impact our everyday lives, even during a simple trip to the zoo.
Clark Building construction updates: August 2024
After everyone moved out, Clark B demolition started in Summer 2024. Included in this article are department and unit relocations, access to Clark C, and what to expect in fall.
Jeni Cross kicks off new Ram Talks series this fall
Ram Talks
CSU SOC relocates to ‘clubhouse’ on campus
With Clark B under construction, CSU Sociology has relocated to 1100 Meridian Avenue, Building A, at the corner of Pitkin & Meridian. We are directly north of the Alumni Center at Canvas Stadium, at the former site of CSU’s beloved Aylesworth Hall. Drop by to visit us in our new “clubhouse”! Art & Art History […]
Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts
Thorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
SoGES research addresses ‘saving bees,’ human migration and missing costs of climate change
Redirecting misplaced enthusiasm to “save the honeybees,” understanding migration during humanitarian crises such as in Gaza, and accounting for the missing costs of climate change are the topics which won funding from CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability.
Jessie Luna wins an Ann Gill Faculty Development Award
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2024.
CLA Insights Speaker Series “Interdisciplinarity in action” features Jeni Cross
This Insights Speaker Series features four CLA faculty highlighting international relations through a unique lens.
Jessie Luna named CSU Provost Teaching Scholar
Dr. Jessie Luna received this year’s Faculty Excellence Teaching Scholar Award from CSU’s Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. This award recognizes especially notable teaching and learning impact by an early-career professor represented by innovative teaching, course design, curriculum, or other accomplishment that enhances student success. Luna was honored during the Celebrate! Colorado State […]