This monthly roundup is specifically for the graduate students in Warner College. Stay updated on upcoming events, important deadlines, helpful resources, and research highlights. Current information can always be found on the Warner Wire webpage.   

The College is soliciting nominations and application materials for awards designed to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Warner College. Graduate students can nominate other students, faculty, and staff. All nomination materials are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. Awardees may receive a small cash award and will get a memento of recognition at the Warner College Awards Reception on April 20.

Graduates participating in Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies must order regalia through the Alumni Association’s Grad Packs by Feb. 27, if they wish to order online. On-site sales will be available April 16-17 during Grad Fest. More information about commencement can be found through the link above. 

Share your next great invention on April 14 at CSU's Demo Day, an event that highlights student and faculty work with the potential to solve big problems and spur the economy along the way. Abstract submissions for Demo Day’s poster showcase are due at 11:59 p.m. on March 6, and the top entries are eligible for cash prizes.

The CSUSA is a competitive online scholarship application for many of the scholarships at CSU. Scholarships are available in all class levels, including graduate students. Applications are reviewed based on a student's academic record as well as the answers given to the questions on the application. Applications are due by 11 p.m. on March 1. 

It's back! John Mola, assistant professor in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, challenges the Warner community to find the first bumble bee of the year in Larimer County. Click the link above to get the details on how to play. 

Dario is originally from Mexico and he is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability. Dario's research is currently based in the Lake Yojoa watershed in Honduras, where he addresses development and conservation challenges, such as how to support local livelihoods and improve population well-being while ensuring ecosystem health.

Wednesdays | 10-10:50 a.m. | Wagar 107

Thursdays | 12-12:50 p.m. | MSNR 360

Drop in with Data is a supportive environment for graduate students doing data analysis. There is Stat Lab faculty and staff available to answer questions during the session. Bring any data analysis task that will move your project forward. These sessions are suitable for users of any software. Sessions run through April 30. 

Meet Nicci Guagliardo! She is is available each week to listen, share perspectives on grad life, and connect graduate students with campus and community resources. Nicci is a current M.F.A. student with a B.A. in English, an M.B.A, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Click the link above to view her drop-in hours. 

Find all of the Workday announcements from both CSU and Warner College in one location. 

Get more information about resources and events specifically for graduate students in the "Graduate Student News" section of the Warner Wire webpage. 

Feb. 25 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | LSC Ballrooms

Meet with employers from a variety of industries for summer internships and employment.

Feb. 26 | 5-7 p.m. | MSNR Atrium

Come mix and mingle with professionals in the field of natural resources. Light snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the night. Free to attend, but please register below.

March 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | MSNR 345

Meet professionals in the field of natural resources that are using their graduate degree in careers outside of academia. Brunch will be provided! Please register here.

April 8 | 12:30-4 p.m. | Virtual

Meet with employers from several states in the west, such as Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, to learn about opportunities and careers in the field of natural resources. Registration link is coming soon. 

Feb. 26-27 | Lory Student Center   

FRSES is a completely student-organized and free scientific symposium that has highlighted graduate and undergraduate research from across the Front Range for over 30 years. Students are asked to submit abstracts, and faculty are needed to volunteer as judges. 

March 2 | 12-1 p.m. | Lory Student Center Longs Peak

Annie Wofford, assistant professor of higher education at Florida State University, will discuss how individual experiences, mentoring relationships, and institutional structures interact to shape access and success in graduate education - and what mentors and programs can do to improve outcomes. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP through the link above. This is part of the Graduate Center for Inclusive Mentoring's series Mentor Mondays. 

March 3-4 | Virtual

All International Symposium sessions, speakers, and events will be free and open to the public and delivered virtually via Zoom. The Symposium celebrates the diverse global contributions of CSU in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and community engagement.

March 6-8 | Nancy Richardson Design Center

Graduate and undergraduate students from all eight colleges are invited to participate in this weekend-long event. Teams will tackle a problem related to agriculture, sustainability, and food systems and present their solutions at the end of the 48 hours. Food will be provided. No prior experience necessary. 

March 24 | 12-1:30 p.m. | LSC 390

Learn how to strategically apply for graduate-level funding, and gain valuable insights into managing finances effectively. The session will also feature expert advice on budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for long-term financial health. Lunch will be provided. RSVP through the link above. 

Check out the "Opportunities" section of the Warner Wire webpage for more information about these conferences.