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.
Together, We Connect
In a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on community engagement.
CSU faculty launch Center for Environmental Justice to tackle access and inequality
Colorado State University has a long history of commitment to environmental initiatives and sustainability. In March 2020, CSU expanded their environmental expertise to include social justice with the formal creation of the Center for Environmental Justice.
Opportunity beckons senior Justin Smith to London School of Economics
Joshua Zaffos | Additional content by Becca Simpson-Lee Justin Smith was touring London during a post-high-school gap year when he stumbled upon his future. After wandering the famed West End District, Smith found himself gazing at the iconic arch-framed entrance of the Old Building of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). “I […]
UWE hosts Women in Economics Alumni Panel
The recently reenergized Undergraduate Women in Economics (UWE) club hosted a virtual alumni panel last Thursday, April 1 to encourage more women to consider studying economics. Moderated by UWE student president Mya Wilson, who is a senior studying economics with a minor in business, the panel featured three recent graduates from CSU’s Economics department. Adiam […]
Seminar brings noted economist William Spriggs to CSU
How do economists model racial discrimination in the workplace? It’s a complex question not easily answered, but in a recent seminar, esteemed Howard University Professor and Chief Economist for the AFL-CIO William E. Spriggs offered CSU’s Department of Economics insight by looking back at labor unions in the 1940s to better understand challenges today. The March 5 seminar, titled “Back to the Future: Technological Progress and Race in the First Half of the 20th Century, Railroads,” examined the history of discrimination against Black railroad […]
Summer 2021 Schedule Now Available
The schedule of Economics courses offered in summer 2021 is now available! Summer registration begins March 23, 2021. For more information, please email cla_economics@colostate.edu.
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Together, We Persist
In a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on our adaptability and determination.
What does the economy need now? 3 suggestions for Biden’s coronavirus relief bill
Steven Pressman and two other economists share what’s on the top of their wish lists for President Biden and Congress, and why.
Professor Nancy Jianakoplos retires after 30 years with CSU!
It is with great excitement and a little bit of sadness (for ourselves and our students!) that we wish Professor Nancy Jianakoplos: HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!!!! After 30 years with CSU, Prof Jianakoplos, known fondly by her students as “Dr. J”, held her last senior seminar Friday December 11, 2020. Jianakoplos moved to Colorado in 1990 to […]