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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

April 2026

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The Warner Wire

Events Digest

April 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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Warner College Academic Renewal kick-off event

Tuesday, May 5 | 3-5:30 p.m. | MSNR Atrium

The Warner College Executive Committee is launching a coordinated academic renewal effort to strengthen the College’s academic portfolio, enhance the student experience, and position Warner College for long-term success. Building on years of conversation, the College is moving forward with a student-centered approach led by five coordinated working groups.

We invite the Warner community to come together to help kick off this process and celebrate the opportunity to collectively shape the College’s future. Learn more about the academic renewal process below, and share your thoughts and ideas at the kick-off event.

Drop in anytime to engage with the process and connect with colleagues. Light refreshments and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

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upcoming events

 
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1st Sunday's Fireside

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. 

 

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University-wide Commencement 

May 16 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Canvas Stadium

University-wide Commencement brings all graduating students and their guests together to commemorate this milestone achievement. Students and their guests should also plan to attend their recognition ceremony for the full commencement experience.

Graduates will line up for processional just north of Canvas Stadium in lot 473 one hour before the ceremony when gates open at 9 a.m.

 
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Graduate School Recognition Ceremony 

May 16 | 1-3 p.m. | Moby Arena

All graduate students, originally admitted to CSU by the Graduate School, should attend this recognition ceremony.

Doors open and student processional lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. 

 
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Warner College Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony #1

May 16 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Ceremony Tent

Undergraduate students from the following departments will be recognized:

  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

The ceremony tent is located on CSU's campus at the intersection of Plum and Meridian. Doors open and student processional lineup begins at 2:30 p.m. 

 
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Warner College Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony #2

May 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Ceremony Tent

Undergraduate students from the following departments will be recognized:

  • Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
  • Geosciences 

The ceremony tent is located on CSU's campus at the intersection of Plum and Meridian. Doors open and student processional lineup begins at 5 p.m. 

 

announcements 

 
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email Vicki Culbreth

Help still needed for Warner College recognition ceremonies

Warner College is still looking for volunteers to help at the two recognition ceremonies on Saturday, May 16.

If you are interested in helping with either ceremony, please email Vicki Culbreth. More information can be found through the link above. 

email Vicki Culbreth
 
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Mountain Campus Getaways 

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 is now open.

  • 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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Rams Rise Colorado State Day of Giving

Support Warner College programs and scholarships by participating in CSU's annual day of giving Thursday, May 7. Click the link above to view the featured funds for the Warner College. 

 

seminar series in May 

 

Seminar season is wrapping up, but the Warner College and CSU still have a few more to attend before the semester is over. For a full details, please visit the Warner Wire webpage. 

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  • 05/01: Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduate and Faculty Seminar with Trent Pearce
  • 05/01: CSU's Animals, Landscapes and Communities: Building Engaged Grazing Research Capacity with Amy Ganguli
  • 05/04: Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduate and Faculty Seminar with Nelson Mwangi
  • 05/06: Colorado Natural Heritage Program Green Bag Seminar Series with Rob Schorr (series finale)
  • 05/06: Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Spring Seminar: Poster Parade (series finale)
  • 05/08: Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduate and Faculty Seminar with Cassandre Venumiere-Lefebvre (series finale)
 

upcoming conference registration deadlines 

  • 5/5 - Confluence 2026
  • 5/14 - Pathways Europe 2026
  • 5/17 - 11th Evolutionary Demography Meeting
 
 
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