FACULTY CSU LIFE & STAFF NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020

ROTC cadets from Colorado State University completed their annual game ball relay from Laramie, Wyoming, to Canvas Stadium Wednesday, Nov. 4. ROTC members carried the ball 39 miles to campus in anticipation of the 112th renewal of the rivalry which CSU won 34-24 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Army ROTC program is led by CSU alum Lt. Col. Matthew Tillman who returned to CSU this fall to serve as the department head of the program. Tillman served 16-plus years in active duty after graduating from CSU in 2004. Photo by John Eisele and Esmeralda Garfo What will the rest of the CSU announces extra days for Fall Break academic year look like? President Joyce McConnell has announced that By CSU Life staff Colorado State University will observe three paid When classes adjourn on Nov. 20 and Fall help eliminate additional risks of exposure for professional development days during the week of Fall Break begins, that will be the last day Colorado the community that could result from extensive Break: Nov. 23, 24, and 25. The University will also be State University students will have in-person travel during Spring Break. As planned for closed as scheduled Nov. 26 and 27. instruction on campus until January 2021. post-Fall Break, the University will remain open In an email to campus on Nov. 6, McConnell Campus will remain open, but all classes will be following Spring Break. wrote that while CSU is not o ering to fund any delivered remotely for the last two weeks of Fall professional development opportunities, a number of semester — Nov. 30-Dec. 11. Finals week — Dec. COVID-19 testing existing university resources are available; the Talent 14-18 — will also be completely virtual. The University intends to continue o† ering Development website at training.colostate.edu is a Students who remain in Fort Collins may extensive coronavirus testing protocols in great place to start. need access to CSU resources and spaces. the Spring semester, and the testing team If you have questions about the opportunities that Although the University will remain open to will continue making process improvements these days present (e.g. eligibility, timekeeping), you serve students, faculty and sta† , some o‡ ces through winter break and into spring. More can fi nd answers at the HR COVID-19 FAQ site: may reduce their hours of in-person operations. about testing, symptom reporting, public health hr.colostate.edu/covid-19-human-resources-faqs. The Provost’s O‡ ce has o† ered some protocols, University operations, trending information on what campus will look like topics and other COVID-related information through the end of this highly unusual academic and resources can be found at CSU’s COVID year in May. All of this is current as of the Information and Resources website. beginning of November; watch SOURCE and your email inbox for updates. Information about Course instruction and delivery the spring 2021 semester also will be posted on In the spring ‘21 semester, the Provost plans the COVID Information and Resources website to replicate the percentage of courses o† ered as details are available: covid.colostate.edu/kb/ either in-person or hybrid as during the Fall plans-for-spring-semester. semester. Course instruction and assessment must Spring Semester continue after Fall Break through the scheduled Spring semester will start as originally end of the academic semester. All regular exams scheduled — Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.A full week and fi nal exams must be administered remotely. of Spring Break will be maintained, but four In-person exams are not permitted. weeks later than originally scheduled: April Technology support will continue to be 12 - 16, 2021. After Spring Break, all course available to faculty to facilitate remote course instruction and exams for the remaining three delivery. weeks of the semester and fi nals week will be Proctoring for online exams will remain the delivered remotely, just like the fi nal two weeks same as it was for the Fall ‘20 semester: Faculty of the Fall semester. Finals week will remain should continue to use CSU’s existing online unchanged — May 10-14. This adjustment will proctoring platforms. continued on page 3 2 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF NOVEMBER 2020 | 3 APPLAUSE IN THIS ISSUE Nominations are now open for annual AP Awards Walter Scott, Jr. College of this award by a student she assisted in applying By APC Communications Engineering for a Master of Public Policy and Administration. How to make friends as an adult...... 6 Scott Denning, a professor in the Department of Porter-Azure has been at CSU since 2011, and in Diabetes Awareness Month...... 7 Atmospheric Science, appears in the new episode her current position since 2016. When asked what International Cooks...... 8 of NOVA, “Can We Cool the Planet?” The segment, she loves most about her work, she said, “I tend to which premiered on PBS on Oct. 28, features gravitate to problem-solving situations and love Care Program...... 9 interacting with our graduate applicants to learn Denning helping explain the science behind various Native American heritage...... 10 proposals for reducing the amount of greenhouse a little more about them as people and their hopes gases in the atmosphere. and goals for their time at CSU.” Zoom into Mindfulness...... 13 Thomas Bradley, Woodward Professor and Lynsey Bosch, operations manager at the CSU Calendar...... 14 chair of the Department of Systems Engineering, Translational Medicine Institute in the Department and Timothy Coburn, professor of systems of Clinical Sciences, has been at CSU for 15 years. engineering, authored a policy brief for the Group Recently, she’s been working remotely due to of 20 Summit on ways the world’s top economies the pandemic. Bosch contributes to a number of CSU LIFE STAFF can leverage new technologies, such as electric committees and teams, and is “always thinking vehicles, and policy goals to make major headway outside the box on ways to improve the operational Editor Designer in reducing global carbon emissions. Baha Al- e‡ ciency for the TMI and the lives of those who Makenna Green Christina Johnson Alawi, a CSU triple engineering alumnus and work here,” according to her nominator. “She’s not Assistant Editor Advisers afraid to ask di‡ cult questions and implement Christina Johnson Kim Blumhardt senior manager of market and industry analysis at Do you know someone who is a and the University; CALSTART, a clean transportation think tank, co- positive change throughout the building.” Reporters Kate Jeracki Makenna Green Joe Giordano “shining star” or exhibits outstanding • Contributes to CSU authored the report, which was presented virtually characteristics at CSU? The APC is pleased administrative professionals on in September. If you’d like to nominate an Everyday Hero, Rachel Rasmussen please visit the Classifi ed Personnel Council to announce nominations for the AP Star and campus through leadership, support, award recipients are selected each year, and DAPA is now open. and mentoring; College of Natural Sciences website at cpc.colotsate.edu/annual-cpc-awards. CSU LIFE ADVERTISING these amazing individuals each receive a • Utilizes resources in a more e† ective commemorative plaque and an award of $1,000. Rick Miranda, former provost and now Want to promote your business through Administrative Professional (AP) manner (doing more with less). professor of mathematics, has been named a 2021 Selection criteria: CSU Life? Star Award Additional information and the nomination • Nominees must have been employed as an fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Experience more of CSU Life online Contact Kim Blumhardt at The AP Star award recognizes employees form for the AP Star award can be found at AP employee at CSU for at least three years; honor was given to just 46 mathematicians around Print editions of CSU Life are being delivered in [email protected] who demonstrate outstanding individual ap.colostate.edu/awards/ap-stars-award. • Demonstrates outstanding performance in: the world and recognizes members who have smaller batches to campus buildings this semester or (970) 491-1146 performance, makes a di† erence, and shines in • Operational E‡ ciency made outstanding contributions to the creation, our CSU community. Distinguished Administrative • Leadership and Mentoring exposition, advancement, communication, and as some university community members are working remotely. Additional copies are available CSU LIFE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE Selection criteria: Professional Award (DAPA) • Innovation utilization of mathematics. ACADEMIC YEAR THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP • Demonstrates willingness to go above and The Distinguished Administrative in the Lory Student Center. Read more stories • Principles of Community WITH CSU DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL beyond in their work within their department, Professional Award (DAPA) recognizes Everyday Heroes about faculty, sta† and the CSU community, online RELATIONS AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN STUDENT MEDIA. Additional information and nomination in collaboration with other units and/or the administrative professionals with continuing form for the DAPA award can be found at Janet Porter-Azure, administrative assistant at csulife.source.colostate.edu. CONTACT US AT [email protected] campus community; meritorious and outstanding achievement in ap.colostate.edu/awards/distinguished-ap. III in Admissions Processing, was nominated for • Exemplifi es and honors the importance the areas of operational e‡ ciency, leadership All nominations are due Jan. 29, 2021, of work-life integration and supports it in and mentoring, innovation, and the Principles award winners will be announced at the AP themselves as well as their area, department, of Community at CSU. A maximum of fi ve L P D U R I Celebration event held in April. H E N G KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK continuation of page 1 Continue following the outdoor Faculty also are strongly encouraged to be Claim parking CSU is here for water restrictions to help keep our fl exible with students whose technology or other community’s water demand at normal circumstances prevent their use of an online credits by Dec. 30 faculty and staŠ winter (indoor) levels. proctoring platform. The University Testing Center sta† typically work with faculty and By Maggie Hall Walsh By CSU Life Staff Details: students to suggest alternatives. Please send As a most unusual fall semester ends, As 2020 winds down, it is leaving its mark on fcgov.com/water-restrictions an email with any and all questions to testing@ Colorado State University employees may be many CSU faculty and sta† and their families, colostate.edu. wondering about parking on CSU campuses. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• with many feeling the impacts of the Cameron Consistent with existing policy, no exams In late March, enforcement was suspended for Peak Fire as well as COVID-19. The University Safety is our top priority. We continually or major assignments individually weighted a limited time due to the pandemic, and Parking o† ers a number of resources to help Rams in monitor water quality and quantity for at more than 10% of a student’s overall grade and Transportation Services extended a credit need. to customers who had a 2019-20 annual permit wildfire impacts and other issues that should be administered Dec. 7-11, the week prior * CSU Cares is a fund that helps to provide to fi nals week. or spring semester permit. The credit was based WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT OUR WATER may arise now or in the future. emergency assistance to CSU faculty and sta† . on the number of days enforcement was limited. This fund can help faculty and sta† who may For more information: Access to Morgan Library & other spaces Customers who have a credit remaining have be facing unexpected and immediate expenses Morgan Library will provide access for faculty until Dec. 30, 2020, to contact the o‡ ce to use related to a fi re-related evacuation, animal THANK YOU! fcgov.com/HOP and students during and after Fall Break. the credit toward another permit. and pet boarding, and more. The application is Library hours can be found at: lib.colostate. Credits can be used to purchase spring pro- Water demand has reduced significantly since Oct. 1, lowering risk of a water shortage during [email protected], 970-416-8040 available in both English and Spanish. While edu/about/hours. More information will be rated annual, semester, monthly, partial week the fund cannot cover all expenses, it can help the Horsetooth Outlet Project (HOP). Learn more and track our demand: fcgov.com/hop or V/TDD 711. forthcoming on access to labs, study spaces, (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or Tuesday during a time of need. Applications are reviewed Completing the HOP infrastructure improvements this season will help in the months and classrooms and other locations during and and Thursday) permits or daily scratch-o† hang by a committee. years to come as our communities prepare for possible impacts to water quality and delivery after Fall Break. All public health guidelines tags. Scratch-o† hang tags are valid through To learn more about the fund, to apply or to and safety protocols implemented for the Fall 2022, allowing customers with credits a fl exible following the Cameron Peak Fire. donate, please visit the C2C website. semester will continue through fi nals week as daily permit option for changing schedules. * The Employee Assistance Program o† ers well as for the upcoming Spring semester. Any Credits are no longer available online due a wealth of resources, including mental health Esta información puede ser traducida, faculty, sta† and students coming to any CSU to system limitations; however, a Parking and support. The program can also connect faculty sin costo para usted, 970-212-2900. campus after Fall Break will still need to comply Transportation Services team member can Aids and services are available for and sta† to legal experts, support with pet care, persons with disabilities. with all health protocols including physical assist you over the phone, through email, or in and child and elder care resources. In addition, 10/20 | 20-22785 distancing, wearing masks, and reporting the o‡ ce. Sta‡ ng will be limited during the the Care Program o† ers information about symptoms through the COVID Information & week between Christmas and New Year’s, so additional resources. Information about both Resources website. contact them as soon as possible. There will be are on the EAP website. no credits extended after December 2020. 4 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF NOVEMBER 2020 | 5 Book Review: ‘Death at Armadillo’ by John Littrell By Makeena Green

Death at Armadillo: A Paul published this past July. For Littrel, Seawright Murder Mystery is a new writing has always been something novel written by John Littrell, one to do in his free time, and once he of CSU’s former faculty members retired from CSU, he was able to from the School of Education. The complete the novel. book is set in Casa Armadillo. The His advice to others looking to story follows Dr. Paul Seawright, an start writing for the fi rst time is to English professor and biographical start small, he jokes. Short stories, writer who accidentally stumbles he explained, are a great way to hone upon a murder at the Maya ruins. in the writing skills and perfect your He becomes the book’s detective as style. Letting others read your work he investigates the murders that are is another great way to get feedback. now piling up, wondering if he could He explained, “I’ve never been become the next victim. afraid of showing my work and This is Littrell’s debut novel. The having them give me feedback. I idea came to him in 1990 when he would write some chapters and was fi rst inspired to write the story ask people what worked and what while visiting Casa Na Bolom on a didn’t work.” He credits the strong trip with his wife. “I was standing in positive reviews he’s received on the this old nunnery and thought, wow, book to the opportunities he had this could be a great setting for a to workshop with others about his murder mystery,” Littrell recalled. writing. This trip, plus his continued Death at Armadillo is available on fascination with Maya culture, Amazon in paperback and Kindle helped get this story o† the ground. version. If you enjoyed this novel, The LSC is With setting and storyline in mind, keep an eye out for Littrell’s next Littrell began the most challenging murder mystery novel set to debut part, learning the mechanics of next summer, which will follow Dr. writing a novel. He began writing Paul Seawright to a college campus Open For and rewriting the story, which was in Iowa. CSU Sustainability Fund calls for proposals Business By Zahra Al-Saloon The President’s Sustainability often receives proposals or ideas Commission has announced the from across the university that launch of the CSU Sustainability require a small amount of funding Fund. The fund aims to enhance, to be implemented. While the support and promote new Commission has been able to grassroots and pilot sustainability endorse these proposals in the research projects, academic past, this is the fi rst time the initiatives, conservation e† orts, Commission will be able to provide and education and outreach e† orts. monetary funds to assist with Funding for single project implementation. proposals can be requested at any Sustainability is not a level up to $10,000. Proposals concept that is just limited to received by Nov. 18, 2020, will STEM departments, but to all be prioritized. The President’s disciplines across the university. Sustainability Commission is Interdisciplinary proposals inviting all members of the CSU that integrate environmental, community to submit a proposal. economic, and social aspects Proposals will be reviewed by of sustainability are highly the President’s Sustainability encouraged. In creating these Commission and funds awarded by proposals, students, faculty January 2021. Funds are one-time and other members of the CSU and must be spent by the end of the community are encouraged to fi scal year (June 30, 2021). support and engage CSU students but can be a collaboration with lead to broader sustainability and employees in innovative ways. entities outside the University; projects and impacts (scalability) Why is CSU introducing a however, the project must benefi t • Priority will also be given to sustainability fund? Proposal requirements the University proposals that integrate social, Sustainability funds have • Funding can be requested at • Funding is one-time (no economic, and environmental Find What You Need: been a growing opportunity for any level up to $10,000 on single ongoing and/or annual expenses) aspects of sustainability OR many universities to advance project proposals • Proposals may be submitted • Funding must be spent by the For Up-to-the-minute information for specific programs Scan Here sustainability, and our students • Funding can be used for by CSU students or employees; end of the fi scal year (June 30, and employees are among a creative ways to enhance, students are required to have a 2021) and services, including hours of operation, visit: community of creative innovators support, or promote CSU employee advisor/sponsor To learn more about the CSU who have been requesting a fund sustainability on campus • Priority will be given to pilots/ Sustainability Fund and to submit for several years. The President’s • Projects must be related to new initiatives and initiatives a proposal visit green.colostate. LSC.COLOSTATE.EDU Sustainability Commission sustainability e† orts within CSU, that are innovative and could edu/csu-sustainability-fund. 6 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF NOVEMBER 2020 | 7 Friendship matters: How to make friends as an adult KRNC recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month By Kathryn Mangen By Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Do you ever wonder how you Shared Experiences web. Wang and Wellman found that empathy can go a long way. More than 10% of the U.S. population has on delaying or preventing diabetes altogether. changes on your own. The National Diabetes made friends so easily in elemen- Friendship is often based on a the internet can actually increase Be Present diabetes (more than 34 million Americans), and When prediabetes becomes T2D, it cannot be Prevention Program at CSU’s Kendall Reagan tary school? You would walk up to shared experience. Try fi nding the likelihood of new friends while When you’re with your new it is estimated that many more (88 million U.S. cured, but early detection remains critical to Nutrition Center provides resources and someone and say, “Hey, wanna be something that the two of you have improving current friendships. friend, be with that new friend. adults) have prediabetes. Diabetes is considered prevent complications. support for making those lifestyle changes my friend?” and it was settled. had the chance to enjoy togeth- Sites such as Facebook and Ins- Practice being present in the a chronic disease, and if not treated, can have to lower your diabetes risk. NDPP helps Now, as we enter into adulthood, er, whether it be scary or fun. So, tagram allow you to connect with moment. Of course, it is easier deadly complications. Today, diabetes is the How do I know if I have participants practice healthy eating and regular having potentially moved to a picking a ceramic class or going to old friends while fi nding groups for said than done, as we now all have seventh leading cause of death in the United prediabetes? physical activity. Classes are led by KRNC new state for school and leaving see the newest action movie may new friendships to fl ourish. Per- phones that hold an abundance of States. Prediabetes often does not have clear certifi ed lifestyle coaches who are also master’s- old friends behind, it seems much be what links the memory to the haps you reconnect with a friend possibilities. Putting your phone Although there is no cure for diabetes, the symptoms, which is why it can be overlooked level registered dietitians. more di‡ cult to make friends and person, allowing you to feel closer from ten years ago, fi nding out that down, listening, and feeling present early stages of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) – or for years. Of those with prediabetes, 8 out of 10 KRNC is o† ering its next session of the especially hard to maintain them. to them. Better yet, recognizing they now have similar interests. with your friend will allow you to “prediabetes” – can be reversed. When detected don’t know they have the condition. yearlong NDPP starting Jan. 22, 2021. If However, social support and rela- your common interests grants the Now comes the challenging step feel like you know them. Connect. early, both prediabetes and diabetes can have You can get a simple blood sugar test to fi nd qualifi ed, your health insurance may cover the tionships are imperative connec- opportunity to feel understood by though, making these friendships Allow the shared experience to hopeful health outcomes. November is Diabetes out if you have prediabetes. Ask your doctor to entire cost of the program. CSU employees not tions in our busy lives. So, how do one another and feeling like your last. You did all you could to meet happen - and truly listen. Awareness Month – a time to recognize diabetes get a “Glycated Hemoglobin (A1C) test,” which covered by their insurance will receive a 50% you maintain a lasting friendship in new friend is interested in you. new people and branch out, but Recognize the Di erences in risk for early detection and intervention. indicates your average blood sugar for the past discount on registration thanks to Commitment adulthood? Read below to fi nd out. Try Something New how do you keep them close? Friendships two to three months. Think of a fasting blood 2 Campus. Students also receive a 50% One way to share an experience Finally, take a moment to re- What is prediabetes? glucose test like a single baseball game — this discount. Keys tips to making new would be to try something new. Maintaining New Friendships member that not every friendship is Prediabetes is characterized by having tells you about your blood sugars just in that For those with diagnosed diabetes, KRNC higher-than-normal blood sugars, but not high moment of time. An A1C is much more like a also o† ers its 8-week Diabetes Empowerment friends as an adult Perhaps you fi nd a new club on Compassion and Kindness the same. Some friends you will see enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Although batting average for the whole season — what nutrition-focused cooking program. This Patience campus, stop by the co† ee shop For some of us, making new every day, others you will see every “pre” diabetes doesn’t sound like a big deal, it blood sugars have looked like for the past few program provides the comprehensive Well, to begin, we need to be you always pass on your way home friends may be easier than main- other year. In practicing the strat- is considered a serious health condition that months. In general, an A1C level between 5.7% information and hands-on cooking to help patient. Friendship takes time, and or join a local Facebook group. taining friends. It is certainly easy egies above, you can maintain the increases risk for developing T2D, heart disease and 6.4% is considered prediabetes. A1C levels manage diabetes. Join our interest list at unfortunately, it is not as easy as Whatever it be, stepping out of to say yes to someone and then nev- important relationship you have and stroke. There are many risk factors for at 6.5% or higher are considered in the diabetes colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ it was on the playground. A study your comfort zone and trying er follow through. Maybe they have when you are with them. prediabetes, including age, genetics and physical range. If you have diagnosed diabetes, work with SV_6SfURan5SMJ0sYt to get notifi cations for out of Kansas concluded that it something out of the ordinary is a more of a negative e† ect than you Adult friendships may not have inactivity. your health care provider to establish a goal for our next o† ering. can take up to 50 hours for two novel experience—something you originally thought, causing you to the elementary school playground Prediabetes exists on the same continuum your A1C. For more information, please reach strangers to become casual friends, will remember, and likely link that get annoyed with their tendencies. as a source of initiation, but there as T2D, and if unaddressed, could develop out by calling (970) 495-5916 or email 90 hours for two people to form experience to the new person you Practicing compassion and kind- are many ways to make friends into T2D within fi ve years, according to the What can I do to prevent diabetes? [email protected]. a friendship, and 200 hours to may have met. ness can allow you to relate to your now. Good luck as you navigate CDC. 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We may not all be in screening and/or to fi ll out the application, contact: Help4Rams@ the same boat, but we are all weathering the same storm. Each individual’s colostate.edu. Or you can call us at (970) 491-8051. needs may be similar to another’s, but they are just as diverse as the next. Emma has been working diligently to develop a robust list of resources When anyone of us has a question, concern, or need, the system can related to COVID -19. This includes both University resources available seem very complex. Although there are many resources for employees to the CSU community as well as resources available in the greater COOKS and students, the Classifi ed Personnel Council would like to familiarize Northern Colorado community. One such resource includes a toolkit of the campus community with one essential resource that can assist in COVID-19 resources created by ComPsych where you can fi nd a list of With Iracema navigating the storm based on your personal needs – the CARE Program. webinars, helpful guides, and tips to help you navigate this di‡ cult time. What is it? All this information can be accessed here BUÑUELOS The Cameron Peak Fire has also hit our beloved community hard. The program serves to connect employees to resources that best meet Recently, the East Troublesome Fire and additional fi res near Boulder an individual’s needs inside and outside of Colorado State University. have a† ected many in our CSU community and beyond. To help those The program o† ers confi dential services on a wide range of topics. From Ingredients: a† ected by the fi re, Emma has been able to develop a list of resources Financial information, resources, and tools to information regarding to those a† ected by the Cameron Peak Fire or other nearby wildfi res. • 1 tbsp salt work-life balance including, but not limited to, child/elder care, pet care, This encompasses information like fi nancial assistance, housing/shelter and other supportive services, plus more! • 2.2 lbs all-purpose fl our options for all (including large and small animals), plus other resources o† ered by Larimer County as well as United Way 2-1-1 help line. Details • ½ cup of lard or butter Who coordinates the program? to access this information and more can be found here. • Hot water to add Emma Chavez, CSUs community resource coordinator, earned her master’s degrees in counseling and career development at CSU. She • Oil for frying How to Access the CARE Program? serves as a liaison between employees and community resources. Aside Emma urges anyone that may need assistance of any kind to contact • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar from directly working with employees, she maintains the care website her. She will be happy to assist any employee in need of help regarding • ½ cup water at care.colostate.edu which provides a large list of benefi ts available to their personal situation. She states that often employees come to her with • Cinnamon to taste all employees at CSU. She sends a monthly newsletter that connects one personal need, but that one need can be caused by multiple issues. employees to activities in the community and other campus information. She can assist in connecting them to a resource that can assist with that Directions: To subscribe to the CARE Program Newsletter please email Emma at one need, but also navigate through those other needs as well. [email protected]. The Classifi ed Personnel Council wishes you all a safe and happy 1. Mix salt, fl our, and lard/butter in a frying pan Below is just a small list of what you might fi nd on the CARE Program holiday season, and encourages you to take advantage of the CARE 2. Add a cup of hot water, or until the dough comes website: program for your personal wellness needs. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known together To learn more about the Classifi ed Personnel Council, and the as food stamps, is a federal entitlement program that helps individuals resources available to sta† and faculty on campus, visit cpc.colostate.edu 3. Knead the dough access food benefi ts. CSU now has someone available to help you apply or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ColoradoStateUniversityCPC. 4. Roll out pieces of the dough into small circles with a for SNAP remotely! For more information and to complete an eligibility rolling pin until they become thin and transparent 5. Let the dough dry before frying it Autumn and Winter on the Oval 6. Heat the oil and drop in the fl atbread, frying it until it’s golden brown 7. In a seperate pot, boil the brown sugar and cinnamon with water to taste 8. Dip the round into the boiled sugar sauce until it’s covered 9. Enjoy you bunuelos!

In October, 2020, CSU released a video series to virtually celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This The difference a day makes on the Oval. Photo illustration by Avery Martin holiday is traditionally held on Nov. 1-2 in Mexico to Lesa Ringkjob Agency, Inc celebrate and honor family and friends who have died. A portion of this celebration includes making special foods Fort Collins, CO 80525 Continue practicing these behaviors NOW to PROTECT your loved ones over break. that the deceased enjoyed. [email protected] Iracema celebrated her late mother by making bunelos, REMEMBER THAT EVEN SMALL GATHERINGS WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN SPREAD COVID 19. which is a type of fried sweet bread. She has worked at the  Wear a face covering CSU Todos Santos Center for almost three years.  Wash hands often  Physically distance, even with those you know well Find more ways to explore the CSU International  Disinfect surfaces  Report symptoms of COVID-19 to the University Programs Virtual Programming, including more Dia de  Stay home when sick

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Native American/Indigenous Studies Scholars: A colloquium featuring CSU Faculty Scholars Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Activist and writer Megan Red Shirt-Shaw is the virtual keynote speaker for this year’s Native American Heritage Month Zoom link: zoom.us/j/97413848433 festivities, hosted by CSU’s Native American Cultural Center. Meeting ID: 974 1384 8433 Colorado State University’s Native American Engineering Society) Pow Wow. However, it has Meet Native and Indigenous scholars and Cultural Center is hosting a range of virtual been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty at CSU who are making an impact Ria Vigil Laxmi Shastry Fleurette King activities in November to celebrate Native according to NACC Assistant Director Ti† ani through research and scholarly work on Native Assistant Vice President for Diversity Coordinator for Intergroup Relations, Equity Educator, Undergraduate AŠ airs American ancestry and traditions and build Kelly. American and Indigenous communities. The Student Diversity Programs and Services • Anticipate confl ict and resistance — and TILT community. “We knew it wasn’t worth the risk,” Kelly said. virtual session features presentations on How we think about potential confl ict matters. • Feedback opportunities — Soliciting • Co-create ground rules — Setting ground This year’s Native American Heritage Month “Our elders, youth and community are more research topics, along with a Q&A. Do we dread confl ict arising? We can be students’ questions and feedback about rules allows faculty and students to co-create includes a keynote presentation by activist and important than this event. Fingers crossed better prepared for confl ict in the classroom the classroom dialogue can give you a lot of classroom expectations and norms. It will writer Megan Red Shirt-Shaw on Nov. 12 at maybe springtime [for the pow wow], but we’ll Native Wellness Hour hosted by when we anticipate it and plan for it. I suggest information about what the group is feeling and enable students to have agency in their space 5:30 p.m. Red Shirt-Shaw is an advocate for see.” Stephanie Mora-DeRosby reviewing your syllabi for content which may be what they may need. Knowing how students are and for faculty to express expectations of your Indigenous rights issues and a champion for Kelly added having cultural centers such as Thursday, Nov. 12, 3 - 4 p.m. controversial and determining how you will go experiencing the classroom space and dialogues time together. Often, students will hold one greater Native presence in media and higher the Native American Cultural Center available Zoom link: zoom.us/j/91934950034 about creating an environment that encourages allows you to respond more e† ectively and another accountable to those guidelines without education. for students during COVID-19 has been vital. Learn more about the power of “Mindful Art” discussion around that content and minimizes thoughtfully and shift your approach, if needed. intervention by you. It allows for all members In addition to the keynote, Native American For Indigenous peoples, she said relationships as part of this special session of Native Wellness opportunity for harm. It’s helpful to provide multiple options where to know what is expected of them and what they Heritage Month at CSU will feature talks by are essential, whether in ceremony settings or Hour, a regular event from the Native American • Take responsibility — Many of our students can share their thoughts: o‡ ce hours, can expect from one another. We recommend CSU faculty with community-building activities everyday environments. Cultural Center. The program is a joint e† ort faculty use potential confl ict, cross-cultural anonymous feedback forms shared regularly carving out time on the fi rst day of class and such as bingo and a session on mindfulness. While partially online, the Native American between the Native American Cultural Center communication, and debate as pedagogical and/or available all semester, a structured mid- creating them together, but if you haven’t This year also marks the fi ve-year anniversary Cultural Center still has a presence on campus and the CSU Counseling Center to provide a tools for learning. As productive as this semester evaluation process, quick journal/ done this, fear not, it’s not too late. You can of the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation and is open a few days a week. Kelly said she new virtual program for students. This session strategy can be, we also know that it can place refl ection assignments, etc. Think about specifi c start out your next class period by discussing Herd being reintroduced to Soapstone Prairie meets weekly with the center’s peer mentors, is hosted by NACC liaison Stephanie Mora- underrepresented students in the position of questions you have: How are di† erent students expectations of each other. Also, you can start Natural Area and Red Mountain Open Space. which she said is uplifting. DeRosby, who is the senior sta† counselor at the arguing for or against an identity they hold. experiencing classroom dynamics? What with a short list and empower the group to To commemorate the occasion, the Native “Our o‡ ces exist to provide resources for CSU Health Network. I would ask faculty to do this responsibly by emotions are coming up? Did they notice a “hot modify as needed throughout the semester. American Cultural Center is co-hosting several students,” Kelly said. “But a huge part of what recognizing how this type of strategy can put moment” that you missed? Let the class know • Ask meaningful questions — Ask virtual talks and sessions on the weekend we do focuses on that community aspect — underrepresented populations in a vulnerable why you are interested in their feedback and set questions that help participants get to a deeper of Nov. 7-8 with Laramie Foothills Bison being in community with each other. Not being place. The classroom environment is the clear expectations about how you may or may understanding of themselves and their beliefs, Conservation Herd organizers. able to be together in person has been tough. So faculty member’s responsibility to uphold – so not implement their feedback this semester. and shed light on ways to grow and make While this year’s festivities look di† erent due trying to duplicate that virtually is really hard, feel empowered to do so. This includes being • Build connections — Online learning positive, more inclusive change. Ask questions to COVID-19, organizers said the events are but absolutely critical.” intentional about what is included in the may a† ord students relative anonymity in the that focus on sharing experiences instead of highly impactful, adding that the keynote and Kelly said the Native American Cultural syllabus, how the classroom climate is created, classroom. This, compounded with the general opinions; use simple and easy-to-remember faculty discussions will be recorded for those Center has been working hard to build that who gets invited to guest speak, and the content distance and disconnect many students may be prompts to evoke feelings and experiences who cannot attend. community online through events such as of pair or small-group interactions. feeling, can impact how and whether students leading to dialogue; focus on their sphere of “We are excited to celebrate Native American Native American Heritage Month. She said she • Ask for a “do over” — Faculty have are engaging with each other respectfully and infl uence; invite personal refl ection on their Heritage Month,” NACC Director Ty Smith hopes this year’s virtual festivities can also help expressed to me that when confl ict arises in the appropriately. Helping students connect with backgrounds. These are just a few ways that said. “It is not only being celebrated here the entire CSU campus learn and experience classroom, they do not always know what to each other and build relationships can disrupt faculty can create meaningful connections for but across the country. Even though COVID Native American culture. do in that moment. I believe this is a common feelings of anonymity and distance; dialogues students across di† erence. precautions have limited what we can do, it has “Even though we’ll be online, hopefully it will experience for many. We often believe we will across di† erent identities and perspectives As educators, we have a tremendous not prevented us from celebrating. I hope you all be refreshing and rejuvenating to be together have the magic words to say on the spot, but in can fl ow better when students know who they responsibility, but also have tremendous join with us.” because the topics are so rich, interesting and reality, it often takes time and clarity to know are talking to and feel a level of investment in opportunity. By using proactive classroom unique,” Kelly said. “You’ll learn something. how to address confl ict. Do not be afraid to ask each other’s well-being and learning. You can strategies, we’ll be better prepared to navigate Hopefully you laugh a little bit. And hey, you’ll Building community your class for a “do over.” By doing so, you will introduce icebreakers, group work, introduction free speech, develop competency, and to This year would have marked the 38th year be on Zoom, so you can sit on your couch and be addressing the issue and modeling the reality videos, weekly student spotlights or other encourage students to use their voices to better of the AISES (American Indian Science and eat while participating.” of negotiating confl ict. activities even partway through the semester. articulate their passions. 12 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF NOVEMBER 2020 | 13 Safety fi rst: Traveling Zoom into mindfulness with this holiday season By Makenna Green two special weekly series For many people, holidays mean travel, whether to By Center for Mindfulness Staff see family, friends, or just get away for a bit. This year, however, those plans may be looking a little di† erent. If you are still traveling this holiday season. there are some great ways to protect yourself and stay healthy. If you have symptoms, have been around someone who has had COVID-19, or are at higher risk the CDC recommends delaying travel. If traveling by plane • If possible, bring your own water and food. • Unless an emergency, avoid using the bathroom on the plane. • Wear your mask for the entire duration of the fl ight. • If available through your airline, use online The CSU Center for Mindfulness is o† ering two series of weekly sessions to help you contactless check-in. navigate the stresses of the end of the year – or any time. • When waiting at your gate, try to keep a safe distance Mindful Mondays and Mindful Sleep are both six-week series of 45-minute sessions from other passengers. facilitated by Lauren Ziegler. If you cannot join a session in person, the Center for Mindfulness website at mindfulness.colostate.edu has information on how to access If traveling by car replays of the recorded sessions. • Wipe down car frequently with disinfectant wipes. • Wear a mask and keep six feet apart when stopping at Mindful Mondays Mindful Sleep rest stops or any public places. Mindful Mondays are o† ered through The Mindful Sleep sessions will be • Bring your own snacks and water. Outdoor Light Shows • After fueling up at a gas pump, use hand sanitizer Outdoor Light Shows Zoom Mondays at noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 7. o† ered through Zoom Wednesdays at Go to the center’s website at mindfulness. noon, Nov.4 -Dec. 9. Go to the center’s colostate.edu/mindfulness-events for links website at mindfulness.colostate.edu/ For more information on travel safety visit these sites: to join the session. mindfulness-events for links to join the covid.colostate.edu/kb/travel-recommendations-for- 20-foot LED mappable Christmas tree that features moving lights session. fall-break-and-holidays and cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- synched up to six songs. ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19. in Northern ColoradoWinter Wonderlights is free and open to the public with Nov. 2 | Break Free From The Ties That in Northerngrounds means that there is room for more magicalColorado light sculptures. a first-come, first-serve policy until the maximum capacity Bind Nov. 4 | Start Sleeping Better The Garden of Lights is open from Dec. 9-27 from 5-9 p.m., is reached. Visitors are encouraged to donate canned food for Mindfulness allows us to see that our We quite naturally think that if we sleep with a closure on Christmas Day. Member ticket prices are $8 for the Food Bank for Larimer County. For more information, visit thoughts and emotions are just that— less, we will be able to get more done, but adults, $4 for kids ages 5-11, and children four and under get in for visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights. RACHEL RASMUSSEN free. General admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages thoughts and emotions—not necessarily the brain needs eight hours. By being well- It’s OK not to be OK. 5-11, and children four and under still get in for free. reality. They are therefore given less rested, we are better able to respond to the hile the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly Tickets go on sale to members on Thursday, Nov. 12, at noon FESTIVAL OF TREES This year, the Festival of Trees in Greeley is back for its 32nd weight, they are observed, but not demands of our lives with intelligence. changed many holiday plans for families all over and they go on sale to the general public on Monday, Nov. 16, at year in the Union Colony Civic Center. Those who visit get to necessarily believed. Fort Collins and the United States, there are still noon. For more information about this event, visit fcgov.com/ You are not alone. W experience displays each with their own unique theme and feature Nov. 11 | Falling Asleep Swiftly gardens/garden-of-lights. many businesses that have worked hard to provide the people of beautifully decorated trees. There are also 30-minute slots of Nov. 9 | Mindful Movement In this session, learn to speed up the Northern Colorado with holiday cheer and spirit. entertainment in the Monfort Concert Hall. In this session, we will explore various process of falling asleep intentionally and Many of us struggle with fitting in, anxiety, depression, Overall, there are many parts of the light shows that are the THE GREELEY GRISWOLDS Outside the civic center, there is a Festival of Trees tent stress, loneliness, isolation, and uncertainty. Every year, for the past 17 years, the Medhurst family has methods of mindful movement coordinated naturally by systematically preparing your Whether you’re struggling because of academic, same, but this year there are some new restrictions. These include where guests can buy live evergreen wreaths and Christmas pies decorated their house with 180,000-holiday lights to bring holiday with breathing to soften the body, get nervous system for sleep. relationship, or other personal reasons, or with feeling a limited number of groups allowed in the area, limited people in and tamales. People also get the chance to ride in horse-drawn cheer for the people of Greeley. To create the Griswolds e—ect, things fl owing and fi nd some inner peace overwhelmed by racial injustice, economic instability, each group, timed admissions, and enforced mask mandates. carriages around Lincoln Park to and from the tent. And a co—ee the family sets up over 20 animated decorations, 26 separate red, wildfires, political unrest, or the COVID-19 pandemic, trailer is selling specialty co—ees, ciders, and hot cocoa to keep amid a chaotic world. Nov. 18 | Relearning To Fall Back Asleep green, and clear light sections on their roof, five 11 foot tall trees, we care about you and want you to reach out. DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTS everyone warm on the inside. Do you sometimes wake up and have a Fort Collins has decorated 22 blocks of its downtown area in and a giant 48-foot tall tree with a star on top. The Festival of Trees will also have a silent auction online with Nov. 16 | Cultivating Gratitude hard time falling back into slumber before The lights are synchronized to music every 30 minutes that thousands of strands of lights. These low energy and sustainable many holiday items to sell. The auction supports the Union Colony Gratitude is not a passive response to your mind gets active? In this session, learn LED lights cover alleyways, sidewalks, and treetops in dazzling plays for 15 minutes and can be broadcast over a car radio on 90.3 Seeking help is a sign of strength. th Ave. and is open for guests from Civic Center and the Greeley Philharmonic Guild. something we have been given. In this how waking up in the night is OK and how lights that are sure to bring the holiday spirit to Fort Collins. FM. This event will be open from Nov. 27 to Dec. 11. Daily hours The lights go one every evening from the first week of The house is located at 354 50 session we will practice gratitude because to help yourself fall back asleep. vary and there are no more than 50 timed ticket entries allowed in CSU has resources to support you. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and it grows by paying attention and being November all the way through Feb. 14. They are free and open at any given time. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and Saturday. awake in the presence of everything. Nov. 25 | Clear Your Mind, Go To Sleep for the public to enjoy. Visit downtownfortcollins.com for more under and seniors 60 years and older. For students: information. Viisit greeleygov.com/activities/fot/festival-of-trees for more Do you sometimes struggle to make WINTER WONDERLIGHTS Nov. 23 | Meditation For Loneliness peace with the day and leave it for CSU Health Network Counseling Services details. health.colostate.edu | (970) 491-6053 GARDEN OF LIGHTS From Nov. 14 to Jan. 1, guests can visit the Chapungu Sculpture This session is a guided meditation for tomorrow? You don’t have to cage the Located in the Gardens of Spring Creek in Fort Collins, the Park at Centerra for Loveland’s Winter Wonderlights event. The loneliness. Loneliness can be a prison, a monkey mind to get to sleep. Learn a Keep Engaging Garden of Lights features thousands of holiday lights shaped and park features over 80,000 lights formed to create LED mappable Resources for mental health support and a sculpted into amazing flower beds, garden creatures, and even a snowflakes,illuminated African stone sculptures, and twinkling place from which we look out at a world way to work with your busy mind to get we cannot inhabit, an aching feeling. But incredible sleep. variety of concerns holiday village. The Garden of Lights is also welcoming back the bulbs. There is also a keepengaging.colostate.edu Color Blossom Show in the Great Lawn that displays 700 lighted it is also the very state from which arises blossoms. Their recent expansion of the courage to continue calling. Dec. 2| Wind Down Into Sleep Wind down and calm the tension For employees: Nov. 30 | Working With Physical Pain and hyperactivity. Listen to this guided Employee Assistance Program eap.colostate.edu | (800) 497-9133 (available 24/7) Lauren will share her experience, meditation and let the process guide you to knowledge passed down, and expertise release and relax body and mind. in how to navigate physical pain in If you are concerned about a student or mindfulness practice. Dec. 9 | Tools for Insomnia employee's well-being, safety, or threat This session shows you how to get the of violence: Dec. 7 | The Joy Of Self-Compassion sweet release of falling asleep, and it will Tell Someone We know that self-compassion helps help you cultivate relaxed attentiveness tellsomeone.colostate.edu | (970) 491-1350 lessen the hold of negative emotions, but and a pathway to ease-fi lled sleep. it’s important to remember the joy and love that comes from being a more self- Design by Jorge Espinoza compassionate person. 14 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF NOVEMBER 2020 | 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS CSU: with the CSU community and celebrate the Virtual virtuosos with JeŠ erey Kahane Wilbur’s Total Beverage for the holidays. Commencement walk on the Oval work we have done while promoting equity in Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 - 9 p.m. Featuring over 10,000 wines, beers, spirits and holiday gift sets. Nov. 26 - 20 learning, teaching, research, and endeavors. Virtual The 42nd PDI will help us envision and Online conversation with your favorite Fall Break pursue future work we’ll do together, share our musicians. More information at o† thehookarts. Nov. 23 - 27 experiences, and work to increase accessibility, org/event/virtual-virtuosos-presents-je† ery- equity, fairness and a sense of belonging. Rams kahane. All learning remote taking care of Rams is more important now than Nov. 30 - Dec. 18 ever! Bingo Night at the Goat Recurring weekly on Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Threads of our Community: A History of Gilded Goat Brewing Monday, Jan. 18 the Avenir Museum Whether you love bingo or just love beer, Gilded Through May 28 Goat Bingo Night is for everyone and is free Virtual to play. Every Wednesday, play for a chance First day of the semester Learn about the people who helped grow Tuesday, Jan. 19 to win gift cards to local businesses, free beer, our collection and build our museum in this Crowlers, Gilded Goat gift cards, special prizes, exhibition about the collective, community- Graduate String Quartet supported history of a museum whose name, and Gilded Goat swag. More information at Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in French, means “future.” A virtual exhibit gildedgoatbrewing.com/events. in collaboration with CSU Libraries. This Virtual Teddy and Tea - A Bedtime Storytime Since its inception in 2008, the graduate quartet project was made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities. More Recurring monthly on second Friday, 6 - 6:30 p.m. program at CSU has brought together musicians Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic information at threadsofcommunity.omeka.net. from around the country and Mexico for an Children come with your teddy, drink some intensive two-year program of rehearsing and tea, and listen to stories that build self-love, performing. For their concert this fall, the new FORT COLLINS: compassion, and community. Parents/ quartet will perform works from across the Welcome To Colorado Youth Outdoors: caregivers come drink tea, learn about the chamber music spectrum. While there are no Winter Wonderland herbs in the evening’s tea, and unwind. Let this in-person events this fall, on-demand content Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 5 - 9 p.m. Bedtime Storytime be a part of your evening will be hosted on our Vimeo account and Colorado Youth Outdoors routine. All are welcome (stories and activities access will be provided through csuartstickets. NoCo Winter Wonderland is a one-mile drive- are ages 3-7 appropriate). More information at universitytickets.com. thru holiday light display fi lled with twinkling goldenpoppyherbs.com/classes. lights, jingle bells, Christmas music, animated Celebrate at home & Traditional Egg Nogs Virtual Library Innovations outdoor themed features, and… a fl y fi shing Resolution Run 5K Thursday, Dec. 31, 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Santa. Stay warm while you listen to Christmas to compliment a Edora Pool and Ice Center we’ll DELIVER Virtual music and drive along the gravel path which takes approximately 15 minutes. No contact/ Run out the old year, and welcome the new! “cozier at home” Poudre River Public Library District The Resolution Run is a family-friendly, low contact. Reserved timed entry required. the holiday cheer! 2020 and the ongoing pandemic has immersed neighborhood streets 5K starting & fi nishing More information at Nocowinterwonderland. holiday season all of us deeper into the digital world. Join at the Edora Pool Ice Center. Kids, strollers, com. Eggnog is one of those winter cocktails that us for a conversation about: How to use new dogs & walkers welcome! Finish in under 20:21 ORDER ONLINE. stirs up holiday nostalgia and warms you with technologies appropriately and e† ectively, how to earn a special prize! The race is held after It’s easy and you can pickup at that festive feeling for the “cozier at home” augmented and virtual reality can be embraced Family Holiday Wreath Making sunset – glow sticks will be provided! No pre- days ahead. Served over ice while curled up to innovate research, teaching and learning, how Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. registration required. More information at our door or and we’ll delivery near a fireplace or served warm with whipped Gardens on Spring Creek cream and a cinnamon stick while celebrating with friends and family, eggnog is sharing your research data can be benefi cial to resolutionrunfc.com. to your doorstep! sure to be a holiday pleaser. your career. Create your own natural holiday wreath from Although nobody seems to know the exact origins of eggnog, it is believed the scratch! This class is suitable for children 10 and 17th Annual Artisan Fair drink began as early as the 13th century as a beverage for the British aristocracy. up when accompanied by an adult, as everyone Friday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. It was only the wealthy who could afford to drink warm milk and egg beverages Inform Your Decision-Making: Sleuthing seasoned with pricey spices such as ground nutmeg and cinnamon and mixed with with Data to Analyze the Competitive will make a wreath. Examples, instructions, Harmony House Join us for the 17th annual Artisan Fair to expensive liquors like brandy and sherry to keep it from spoiling. Today, you can assistance and materials provided. More enjoy this sweet, creamy classic, mixed and ready to serve, for as little as $10 a Environment and Gain Critical benefi t the Harmony House! Enjoy the warmth Information information at fcgov.com/gardens. Download our app bottle at Wilbur’s . We recommend Overbrook New England Egg Nog, available in of the Harmony House as it’s fi lled with over 20 three flavors: Original, Pumpkin or Cinnamon. Friday, Jan. 8 - Saturday, Jan 9 local artists of every medium who will be selling and discover: Each flavor is crafted using the freshest 100% dairy from local dairy farmers Garden of Lights Virtual their pieces to support the Harmony House. • online specials then blended with imported brandy, smooth blended whiskey, imported rum and Begin transforming data into decision-making Dec. 9 - 27, 5 - 9 p.m Help us provide a safe place for supervised Kentucky bourbon. Then is added natural nutmeg for an authentic homestyle flavor. • recipes No matter which flavor you choose or how you choose to serve it, eggnog is sure information by applying the analytic techniques Gardens on Spring Creek visits and custody exchanges by shopping for • beer, wine and to be a winner for the festive months ahead. and fundamental understanding of primary and Join us for one of Northern Colorado’s favorite your friends, your family, and yourself! More spirits education secondary data analysis. This course teaches the holiday traditions! Stroll through a whimsical, information at casalarimer.com/annual-events. Overbrook New England Egg Nog available at Wilbur’s...... $9.99 concepts, methods and applications of research twinkling winter wonderland illuminated by • online ordering practices. A variety of research approaches will thousands of lights at the Gardens on Spring Slamogadro options Try this twist on the holiday classic. be examined, including methods for collecting Creek. More information at fcgov.com/gardens/ Recurring monthly on the 1st, 7 p.m. • lots more. Gingerbread Eggnog Martini primary research and analytical methods garden-of-lights. Avogadro’s Number Mix Gingerbread liqueur with Original New England Egg applied to both primary and secondary data. Come Howl With Us for a night of exceptional Nog and serve in a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon Tai Chi at The Gardens on Spring Creek local poetry and expression. This month we are and nutmeg. Cheers! Professional Development Institute Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec 12, 9 - 10 a.m. featuring traveling New Orleans poet, Jonathan Brown. If you are interested in performing, be (PDI) Gardens on Spring Creek Tai Chi classes will be outside in most weather, ready to spit with three poems. All poets are Monday, Jan. 11 - Wednesday, Jan. 13 welcome and encouraged to come! If you just inside during hazardous weather, and capped at Virtual want to hang: that’s rad too! Show up with an 10 participants. Registrations can be cancelled WilbursTotalBeverage.com This year’s theme is “Embracing the future open mind, a ready heart and maybe a pen and together,” as we come together virtually during or rescheduled if needed. Social distancing will notebook combination, just in case inspiration 2201 South College • Open Mon-Sat 9-10 • Sun 9-7 • (970) 226-8662 this pandemic. It’s an opportunity to connect be observed. fcgov.com/gardens. strikes. 16 | NOVEMBER 2020 CSU LIFE | FACULTY & STAFF

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