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 College Awards Reception |
Monday, April 20 | 6-8 p.m. | LSC Theatre |
You're invited to the annual Warner College Awards Reception as part of this year’s NR Days festivities. We will celebrate this year’s award winners and recognize their contributions to the college. The evening will include a reception with light appetizers and a cash bar, followed by the awards presentation. No RSVP required. |
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| April 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | LSC Theatre
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Sidney D'Mello, professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites students to explore a bold, human-centered vision of AI in the classroom. The lecture is hosted by the University Honors Program and University Advancement. Please register through the link. |
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| April 12*, May 3 | 3-5 p.m.
CSU's Environmental Learning Center |
Join CSU’s Environmental Learning Center for the 1st Sunday’s Fireside event series. It is an engaging, family-friendly event held on the first Sunday of each month. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors with nature activities, crafts, and time around the campfire. |
*April's event was moved from the 5th to the 12th |
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NR Days is less than two weeks away! View the full list of events through the link above, and look for a comprehensive email on Thursday, April 2 detailing these two festive weeks. |
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| April 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Gardens on Spring Creek |
Students from Warner College’s Public Communication in Natural Resources class are hosting the first-ever CSU Day at The Gardens on Spring Creek. The students will be sharing their projects with hands-on learning activities. Admission is free for all current CSU and Front Range Community College students with an ID. |
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| April 29 | 5:30-7 p.m. | MSNR Atrium |
A panel of professionals will discuss navigating entry into the workforce as individuals of marginalized genders amid uncertainty in the natural resources field. The event will also include a networking session where students can connect with CSU clubs and organizations, along with a silent auction. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP using the link above. |
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The application for the 2026–2027 Dean’s Fund for Transdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Wicked Problems is now open.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3, 2026. This fund provides seed funding to stimulate exciting collaborations aimed at addressing challenging and pressing problems in the management and conservation of natural resources. Projects that address any aspect of CSU’s Land-Grant Mission – teaching, research, or engagement – will be considered.
Warner College anticipates making up to three awards of $25,000 each for this award cycle. More information can be found through the link above. |
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The getaways are opportunities for CSU faculty, staff, and alumni to experience the Mountain Campus. Spend one of four weekends hiking, fishing, relaxing, and enjoying the mountains. Registration opens April 1. |
- Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
- Juneteenth weekend: June 19-21
- Independence weekend: July 2-5
- Labor Day weekend: Sept. 4-7
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CSU’s communications team is seeking nominations of outstanding graduating students to feature in its annual spring graduation edition of SOURCE. Nominations are due by April 13, and the stories will run the week of commencement. CSU communications hasn't received any nominations from Warner College yet. Be the first nominator! |
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Warner College is looking for volunteers to help with the two college-level recognition ceremonies on May 16. We are also looking for Warner College representatives to serve as marshals at the University-wide Commencement, also on May 16. If you are interested in helping with any of the ceremonies, please email Vicki Culbreth. More information about the recognition ceremonies can be found through the link above. | |
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Warner College and CSU have several seminar series happening this spring. Below is a list of seminars happening during the month of April. For a full details, please visit the Warner Wire webpage. |
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04/01 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations: Book Launch
- 04/01 - CEMML Connect with Garrett Briggs
- 04/01 - Colorado Natural Heritage Program Green Bag Seminar Series with Daniela Bueso (fully remote via Teams)
- 04/01 - Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Spring Seminar with Caroline Havrilla
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04/07 - Voices from the Field Seminar Series with Hailey Wilmer
- 04/08 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations with Paul Cisneros and Segundo Guayllas
- 04/08 - CEMML Connect with Barker Fariss
- 04/08 - CSU Ram Talks with Andrew Ciccolini
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04/15 - Colorado Natural Heritage Program Green Bag Seminar Series with Gemara Gifford
- 04/15 - Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Spring Seminar with Mark Paschke
- 04/21 - Voices from the Field Seminar Series with Wyatt Wilson
- 04/22 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations with Mia Groff
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04/22 - Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Spring Seminar with Seth Davis
- 04/22 - CSU Ram Talks with Leisl Childers, Tami Eggers and Jaci Rex
- 04/29 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations with Paula Cepeda Mahecha and colleagues
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April 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | LSC Ballroom A |
This is an event designed to connect third-and-fourth-year CSU students with universities and scholarship programs that support graduate study abroad. Faculty are invited to bring their whole class to the event. Prior registration is required through the link above. |
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April 8 | 12:30-4 p.m. | Virtual |
The 2026 Virtual Environmental Career and Networking Fair is bringing together undergraduate and graduate students interested in environmental careers from western colleges and universities, including CSU, to meet with multiple employers. The event is hosted through Handshake and registration is required through the link above. |
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