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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

September 2025

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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

September 2025

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Welcome to the Warner College Events Digest

This monthly roundup highlights events happening in Warner College, at CSU, in Fort Collins, and around the state. Visit the Warner Wire webpage calendar for a full list of upcoming events. 

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Warner All College Meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 11 | Start time: 1 p.m. | MSNR 345 and Virtual

The Fall All College meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 11. at 1 p.m. The end time will be determined when the agenda is finalized. Attend in-person in MSNR 345 or attend virtually on Teams Town Hall. The Teams link is provided below. Please view the meeting in Chrome or Edge as Firefox tends to have compatibility issues. Light refreshments will be served. 

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Wild and Scenic Film Festival 

Friday, Oct. 3 | Doors open 6 p.m. | LSC Theatre

The film festival highlights conservation efforts around the globe and promotes activism. The doors open at 6 p.m. with complimentary drinks and snacks. The films begin at 7 p.m. A $5 student ticket code is available by visiting the Warner College Student Success Center. This event supports Larimer County Conservation Corps' local conservation efforts.

 
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Fall Address and Picnic

Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. | CSU Oval

The annual CSU Fall Address and University Picnic will begin at 11 a.m. with opening remarks from President Amy Parsons; performances by the CSU Marching Band, Spirit Squads and Concert Choir; and a free picnic on the Oval for the entire CSU community.

 
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CSU Ignites AI: Shaping Tomorrow Together

Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | LSC Grand Ballrooms 

Colorado State University is stepping boldly into the future of artificial intelligence. The dynamic, full-day symposium will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and campus partners to explore how AI is transforming higher education.

 
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Distinguished Alumni Awards

Thursday, Oct. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | LSC Ballrooms/Theatre

The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards event will celebrate alumni who have made important contributions to the university and their community. Bob McDonald (B.S., fisheries science, '66; M.S., fishery and wildlife biology, '74) will be honored from the Warner College. 

 
A giant inflatable balloon of a football player at the CSU Festival on the Oval.

CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend

Oct. 16-18 | Times Vary | Locations Vary

Celebrate CSU's Homecoming with three days of events including the Festival on the Oval, Friday Night Lights, a 5K race, and the football game against Hawaii at 5 p.m. Visit the CSU Homecoming webpage for a full list of events.

 
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The Symposium 

Nov. 3-6 | In-Person and Virtual

The Symposium is a week of workshops, guest speakers, and thoughtful events centered around access, success, and community well-being for employees, students, and community members. All are welcome to attend the workshops and events, and registration is free. 

 

Green Bag Seminar Series

The Colorado Natural Heritage Program is hosting the Green Bag Seminar Series every first and third Wednesday this academic year. The series aims to connect the campus community and partners working in natural resources and conservation. All seminars will be held from 3-4 p.m., in-person and virtually, with a happy hour to follow at 4:30 p.m. at Tap & Handle.

All interested faculty, staff, students and off-campus guests are welcome to attend!

The first seminar will be Wednesday, Oct. 1 with CNHP's Bort Edwards, discussing how the landscape and environment shape diversity and distributions in his talk titled: From the savannas of Australia to the mountains of Colorado. 

 

other event opportunities

 

Expand your teaching impact: Fall Community Engaged Learning series launches

 

C.A.N.S. Around The Oval food drive marks 39 years of community impact

 

Career events for students in 2025-2026

 
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