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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Lindsey Schneider and the department was featured in the Bohemian Foundation’s Grantee Spotlight for work on The Indigenous Science, Arts, Technology, and Resilience (ISTAR) Camp. Created to support for Native American youth and families in Fort Collins, the program offers a K-8th grade summer camp, as well as community nights and cultural activities. Their […]
Fostering a Culture of Care: Restorative Justice Education Creates Space In the Classroom Lula Tewold and Olivia Lynch join Dr. Tom Cavanaugh at Restorative Justice Education to create a “culture of cure” that trains educators how to foster culturally appropriate relationship and interactions built on equity with students in the classroom.
In case you were unable to attend the amazing panel discussions from the Black History Month and Women’s History Month event entitled, The Things They Don’t Tell You: A Panel About Black Women in Higher Education, hosted by Ethnic Studies instructor Aaunterria Bollinger-Deters and her Black Feminisms students, here are the links to the Department […]
Just in case you missed the start of the Ethnic Studies Department Community Conversation Series entitled, Beyond Warnock and Ossoff, A Black History Month Discussion of African American and Jewish Relationships, the recording of the first installment is now available using the link below! This conversation was in conjunction with the BLM Engaged Art Installation […]