Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts
Thorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
Ethnic Studies Associate Professor Ray Black selected as fellow in Mellon-funded humanities leadership program
Dr. Ray Black, an associate professor of Race, Gender, and Ethnic Studies, will represent CSU in the Humanities Academy as our WICHE Fellow for 2024-2026.
Department of Ethnic Studies receives CSU’s first Mellon grant
The CSU Department of Ethnic Studies received a $100,000 Mellon Grant to create a Distinguished Lecture Series in race, gender, and ethnic studies. The series, which will resume in the fall of 2024, will bring important scholars to CSU for public talks, reading groups, and meetings.
CSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers leaves large impact
After eight years at CSU, the College of Liberal Arts dean heads to Iowa State University as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Q&A: CSU professor looks at the history of Juneteenth and how to celebrate it throughout the year
Ahead of the Monday holiday, ethnic studies professor Ray Black spoke to SOURCE about the origins of the holiday.
NEH grant will help build new Center for Engaged Humanities
As part of the $500,000 NEH Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant, the college must raise approximately $1.5 million in matching funds for the project within the next five years.
Student film festival starts new annual tradition
The Through the Student Lens Film Festival—the first and only film festival created for CSU students and alumni—got its start just as the pandemic forced festivals and events all over the world to go virtual. Thankfully the festival’s founder, Teaching Associate Professor and professional filmmaker Usama Alshaibi, chose to persevere. With the help of dedicated student volunteers and staff, Through the Student Lens (TSL) hosted its first in-person premiere on April 21, 2022 in Eddy Hall.
Clark Building to receive expansion and transformation
After more than 50 years, the most heavily utilized academic building on the Fort Collins main campus is getting a makeover.
Together, We Celebrate Earth Day
This Earth Day, view some of the many ways the College of Liberal Arts focuses on environmental sustainability.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2021
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2021.