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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

February 2026

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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

February 2026

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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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upcoming events

 
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AI Research and Computing talk

Feb. 27 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Scott Bioengineering Building Room 101

CSU’s Data Science Research Institute and university faculty are welcoming guest speaker James Wilgenbusch, director of research computing at the University of Minnesota, for a talk on artificial intelligence research and computing. 

 
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1st Sunday's Fireside

March 1, April 5, May 3 | 3 - 5 p.m.
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. 

 
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2026 International Symposium

March 3-4 | Virtual

The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce the 7th annual International Symposium will be held March 3 – 4, 2026. All sessions are free and open to the public and will be delivered virtually via Zoom. Register for sessions individually through the link above. 

 
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Democracy Summit 

March 9-11

This event brings together students, scholars, and community partners to explore, celebrate, and strengthen the many ways we engage with democracy – through teaching, research, and meaningful collaboration. This year’s Summit explores “Democracy at the Crossroads: 250 Years as a Nation, 150 Years of the Centennial State.” All events are free and open to the public. 

 
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Remembering Diana Wall 

March 14 | 3-5 p.m. | LSC Longs Peak Room

The Warner College community is invited to a memorial honoring the life and legacy of Diana Wall — pioneering soil ecologist, director of the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory from 1993-2005, and founding director of CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability. For more information about the memorial and to RSVP, please follow the link above. RSVP by March 6. 

 
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MURALS 

March 27 | 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | LSC Grand Ballroom

MURALS is an undergraduate research, leadership, and artistry symposium that provides a platform for undergraduate students to showcase their scholarly work. Faculty, staff, peers, alumni, administration and family are invited to attend. 

 
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Natural Resources Days 

April 13-24

Mark your calendars because NR Days will be here soon! Watch your inboxes for future editions of the Warner Wire with detailed information on events. The annual Warner College Awards Reception will be held on April 20 from 6-8 p.m.

 
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email Vicki Culbreth

Warner Recognition Ceremonies and CSU Commencement help needed 

May 16

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. 

 

Seminar series in March

Warner College and CSU have several seminar series happening this spring. Below is a list of seminars happening in March. For a full details, please visit the Warner Wire webpage. 

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  • 03/04 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations - TBD
  • 03/04 - Colorado Natural Heritage Program Green Bag Seminar Series with Mitchell McGlaughlin 
  • 03/04 - CEMML Connect with Dennis Ojima
  • 03/10 - CEMML Connect with Rich Conant 
  • 03/11 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations with Daniela Marini 
  • 03/11 - CSU Ram Talks with James Hurrell 
  • 03/18 - CEMML Connect with Huck Huckstep
  • 03/25 - Just Social-Ecological Transformations - Jakaru!
  • 03/25 - CEMML Connect with Kate Plimpton 
  • 03/25 - CSU Ram Talks with Caitlin Clark
 
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