CSULifefor Faculty & Staff november 2015 History of the Bronze Boot By: Courtney Deuschle The Border War game between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming is one of the longest running rivalry games in college football — this year is the 106th game — and the bronze boot trophy is a historical symbol of this annual game. So how did this tradition start? CSU Army ROTC has been at the forefront of this tradition since it began. It was a graduate of CSU, Army ROTC cadre member Maj. Vic Fernandez, who came up with the idea to use an old combat boot as the trophy in 1968. It is an authentic battle-tested boot that was worn by Cpt. Dan Romero, Sr. during his time in the Vietnam War during 1966-1967. The boot was then bronzed and mounted in 1968. The 50-year-old boot still has noticeable cuts, tears and battle scars. Every year, before the Border War game, the Army ROTC cadets from both universities run the game ball from the visiting team’s stadium to the stadium hosting the game. “The run displays the endurance and physical stamina needed for warriors going into battle, not unlike what is required of our ‘gridiron warriors,’” said Lt. Col. Channing Moose, CSU ROTC in 2012. “CSU Army ROTC cadets remain very involved in this tradition and rivalry.” Honoring our veterans This year’s boot run will take place on Nov. 6 prior to the game on Nov. 7 November 11 is the a.m. on Nov. 7. The race is based in Fort Lewis, Wash. Roll Call. Beginning at 8:30 in Laramie. The run begins at Hughes day set aside by the federal not only a fundraiser for On Dec. 4, 2004, Mitts was a.m. and continuing until the Stadium. CSU Army ROTC cadets government to honor the Veterans Scholarship killed during a combat list is complete, the volunteers will then run 40 miles to the Colorado- those who have served in Fund, it is also to honor mission in Mosul. A will read the names of service Wyoming border on U.S. Highway 287. the U.S. Armed Forces. a fallen member of the former CSU Ram, David members lost during combat The UW Army ROTC cadets will then Colorado State University, armed forces who has a is survived by his wife, from Sept. 11, 2011, to today. run the ball the remaining 26 miles to known for its wide range personal connection to Tara, and his parents, A nationally synchronized War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, of programs to serve CSU. This year’s honoree who were presented with moment of silence will take where they will then guard the trophy veteran students, offers is David Anthony Mitts his Purple Heart and place at noon Mountain until the game is over. a wide range of activities of Warrenton, Ore. He Bronze Star. On Veterans Time. See page 6 for more The first time these rival teams played and commemorations was assigned to the 3rd Day, Nov. 11, volunteers information about other each other was on Nov. 30, 1899, and throughout the month. Battalion, 21st Infantry from CSU and the Fort events and how to volunteer CSU took the first victory. The Veterans 5K race takes Regiment, 1st Brigade, Collins community will to be part of the National place on the Oval at 9 25th Infantry Division participate in the National Roll Call. INSIDE: SECRET LIFE: How do you Second Change to Dance commute? page 14 page 12 2 CSU Faculty & Sta Life | November 2015 APPLAUSE Alumni Association Two CSU employees have been or group for a nutrition education in technical and performance selected to receive BizWest program or practice that has training, creative process, and Media’s Northern Colorado “40 resulted in documented changes pedagogical practice. The Carson Eighteen members of the Ram Under Forty” award for young in behavior. Food Friends was Brierly Griffin Dance Library has Family were honored with created by CSU nearly 20 made the award every year since Distinguished Alumni Awards professionals: John Durkin, years ago and has become 2004. during this year’s Homecoming director of development for well-established in Colorado events. Longtime Health and the College of Business, and preschool programs as a fun and Exercise Science professor and Kimberly Stern, director of College of Natural effective way for kids to try new department head Gay Israel, social and digital media for the foods and enhance motor skills Sciences who is also the founder and Division of External Relations. — developing healthy habits executive director of CSU’s Heart The annual list, now in its 12th year, recognizes the best and early in life as a result. Emeritus EPA representatives came to Disease Prevention Program, was campus in October to honor brightest emerging leaders in the Professor Jennifer Anderson honored with the Distinguished CSU chemistry professor region who make a difference and Assistant Professor Laura Faculty Award. Vice President for Eugene Chen and staff member in their companies, industries Bellows of the Department Student Affairs Blanche Hughes Sheela Backen for their and communities. A recognition of Food Science and Human received the Distinguished specific sustainability-related event was held Nov. 3 at the Fort Nutrition accepted the award at Alumni Employee Award. achievements. James Jones, Collins Country Club. the annual SNEB conference this EPA assistant administrator for summer. College of Business, the Office of Chemical Safety and College of Health and Division of External Pollution Prevention, recognized Human Sciences College of Liberal Arts Chen, who earlier this year was Relations awarded the EPA’s Presidential The Food Friends programs Jane Slusarki-Harris, director Green Chemistry Challenge have received a new award of dance, was one of five people Award for his work in waste- being given by the Society for recently honored for their free, solvent-free condensation Nutrition Education and Behavior. contributionsas “Legends of reactions for biodegradable SNEB selected Food Friends for Dance in Colorado.” This year polymers and fuels. its inaugural Program Impact marks her 28th at CSU, where Award in Nutrition Education, she has developed a rigorous which recognizes an individual curriculum emphasizing versatility See Applause on page 4 CSU Faculty & Staff Life | November 2015 3 4 CSU Faculty & Sta Life | November 2015 APPLAUSE College of Veterinary Colorado State Forest adapted his management efforts, and strengthened partnerships Medicine and Service to ensure that more than 20,000 CSULifefor Faculty & Staff november 2015 Biomedical Sciences acres of beetle-killed timber on private and state forests could be Editor harvested while still viable. Sarah Sparhawk Send us your Applause items at Staff Writer [email protected]. Courtney Deuschle Diego Felix Photographer CSU LIFE ADVERTISING Kyle Deuschle Want to promote your business through Advisors Kim Blumhardt CSU Life? Contact Kim Blumhardt at Ron Cousineau, district forester Kate Jeracki for the Colorado State Forest [email protected] or Dr. Michael Lappin, professor Kate Wyman (970) 491-1146 of veterinary medicine, Service Granby District, has been recently won the 2015 World recognized by the Society of Designer American Foresters with a 2015 Kailee Kwiecien Small Animal Veterinary SEND IN YOUR APPLAUSE Association’s International Award Presidential Field Forester Award. for Scientific Achievement for The award honors foresters “who CSU Life is published monthly through have dedicated their professional Do you have news from your department significant contributions to a partnership with CSU Department of careers to the application of or unit you would like to share with the knowledge about the cause, External Relations and Rocky Mountain forestry on the ground using rest of the CSU community? Send it to detection and control of infectious Student Media. The publication is mailed sound scientific methods [email protected] for inclusion in diseases in pets. Lappin was to faculty and staff on campus. and adaptive management our Applause section. honored at the organization’s Contact us at 40th World Congress in Bangkok, strategies.” Cousineau worked [email protected] Thailand. with numerous landowners, CSU Faculty & Staff Life | November 2015 5 6 CSU Faculty & Sta Life | November 2015 COMMUNITY EVENTS Conference & Event mission in Mosul. A former opportunity for faculty, data from populations that Services Open House CSU Ram, David is survived by administrative professional exhibit unusual consumption his wife, Tara, and his parents, and other non-classified staff practices. During this talk, she Nov. 4 will discuss “Consumption Lory Student Center Longs Peak who were presented with his to make changes to benefits Room Purple Heart and Bronze Star. selection for calendar year at the Extremes: Social and 1-4 p.m. 2016. You can learn more Cultural Influences,” which about your benefits from the will explore some surprising Food, fun, tours and fabulous World Unity Fair vendors who administer the ways that people interact with prizes await at this meeting Nov. 7 programs at the Benefits the marketplace, including space and services showcase North Ballroom, Lory Student Center 3-9 p.m. Fair. You will enjoy food and findings on how they acquire, including event management, fun at this educational event consume, and conserve summer lodging, registration With entertainment and sponsored by Anthem. material possessions. This and financial services, as well activities for all ages, this free event is hosted by the as information about the CSU 62nd annual community- At the Health Fair, you can get Monfort Excellence Fund and Mountain Campus. Free and wide, globally focused a no-cost flu shot for all the Office of the Provost and open to the public. event unites more than 20 your covered dependents Executive Vice President. culture and nationality groups over the age of 4; no-cost from both CSU and the Fort Native American Dishes blood pressure, pulse, height, Health Fair Collins community.