SOURCE Stories
Approaching democracy differently: Western and Indigenous approaches
CSU students redefine democracy by using western and Indigenous principles and ultimately crafting a manifesto that emphasizes communal responsibility over individual rights.
CSU student wins $18,000 grant for efforts to support first-generation college students
Supporting first-generation college students is a passion for Maira Oliva Hernandez, a CSU graduate student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program.
What is democracy? CSU course enables students to work together to build their own
Sure, a political science 101 textbook might offer one definition, but students in a special Colorado State University class have been given a space to create their own, culminating in a Constitutional Convention at the end of the semester.
Liberal Arts and Democracy
In 2023-24, CSU emphasized democracy and civic engagement for our thematic year. From screen to stage and the Supreme Court to Latin America, our faculty explore issues of democracy.
Hate in the Homeland: Speaker looks at surprisingly mainstream roots where far-right extremism is cultivated
On Oct. 17, author and scholar of extremism and radicalization Cynthia Miller-Idriss will speak at “Hate in the Homeland: Far Right Threats to Democracy and What We Can Do,” part of Colorado State University’s Thematic Year of Democracy.
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.