To activate student leadership in democratic initiatives coming from the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and across the broader campus community, the Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership launched a Democracy Fellows and Ambassadors program that brought 13 students an opportunity to get hands-on learning about event planning, promotion, recruitment, and facilitation all around the essential topic of democracy and civic engagement.
“As a University community, our enduring mission is supporting the success of all students, and I’ve had a lens on the progress of one group – made up of CSU’s 364 student-athletes – in my role as Colorado State University’s NCAA faculty athletics representative.”
Created as a way to help campus and community explore the many facets of democracy, this year’s summit will focus on the theme of democratic innovation.
Fifty years ago, the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was created, and despite some initial controversies, it has endured to become a beloved pastime and cultural touchstone for many. But for CSU political science instructor James “Pigeon” Fielder, it’s much more than that.
Colorado State University graduate students presented their creative work, research and entrepreneurship during the 2024 GradShow on Nov. 20. Out of 241 participants across all eight colleges, five CLA students won top honors.
A recent Colorado State University study examining the interplay between trust in the electoral process and political participation has revealed some significant differences between liberals and conservatives.
Matthew Hitt, an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University, broke down the history of the Electoral College, why it exists and how it works.
Political science major Amber Wright is the recipient of the David L. Boren Award from the National Security Education Program and a fellowship the highly selective Public Policy and International Affairs Program.
