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.   

Once commencement is over, you can donate your gently used regalia to ASCSU's Graduation Gown Lending Library for future graduates. Donations can be dropped off at the ASCSU office in the Lory Student Center room 206 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 

The CSU Mountain Campus is hosting Global Emergency Medics as they teach both a Wilderness First Aid and a Wilderness First Responder course on-site at the CSU Mountain Campus. For more information, course dates, and to register, click the link above. 

Mohammad is a postdoctoral researcher originally from Bangladesh working in Sandra Durán’s Traits and Ecosystems Lab. He received his Ph.D. in Imaging Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His research lies at the intersection of remote sensing, biodiversity, and ecosystem fluxes. Mohammad uses data collected from drones, aircraft, and satellites to understand plant traits and ecosystem functions.

The MCL program in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources offers a unique opportunity for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to continue effecting positive change for our communities and the planet. As a designated Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program, MCL provides RPCVs with financial support and a pathway to translate their international service into meaningful careers in conservation and natural resource management.  

April 28 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual  

This session will provide students with exercises to develop their public-facing personal brand. Students who want to freshen their LinkedIn profile or web presence for the job market, Amy Cailene, career education manager at CSU's Career Center, can help design an authentic brand to connect with future employers and colleagues. Register through the link above. 

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. Everyone is welcome!

May 4 | 12-1 p.m. | LSC 308-10 

This forum will explore what makes a graduate program truly stand out. Often, the difference between a good program and a great one comes down to small, low-cost improvements. Drawing on their extensive experience with successful graduate programs and training grants, Carol Wilusz and Mark Zabel will share strategies that have worked for them and invite participants to highlight strengths in their own programs. Students and faculty will leave with practical, easy-to-implement ideas to elevate their programs. Register through the link above.  

May 5 | 3-5:30 p.m. | MSNR Atrium 

Gather with colleagues to kick off the academic renewal process and celebrate the opportunity we have to collectively shape the College’s future. We need your help to review preliminary information and help us head into the summer in a positive direction. You can drop in anytime to engage in the process and celebrate. Light refreshments and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will be served. More information about the academic renewal process and the five working groups can be found through the link above.

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

The Spring 2026 Graduate School Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 16 in Moby Arena. The ceremony will honor all master’s and doctoral candidates whose degrees are conferred by the Graduate School. More information can be found through the link above. 

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