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• CSU Campus – Experience the CSU campus at your own pace.
• CSU in Bloom – Discover the outdoor display and test areas at the Annual Flower Trial Garden.
• Explore the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising - The museum features changing exhibits of historic apparel, fashion, and global textiles in several galleries in the University Center for the Arts.
• CSU Scavenger Hunt – Explore CSU through the historic portions of campus, to where academics take place, where students live and dine, and to where student cheer on the RAMS!
• Mystery of CSU History –  Gain insight into the University’s history.
• Take a Walk on the Green Side – Colorado State is internationally known for its clean-energy research.
• CSU University Center for the Arts – A highlight of the theatre, art and music initiatives at CSU.  

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Walking: a great way to access campus.

Preparing to visit the campus for a concert? Discussion? Event?

Visitors to Colorado State University may find walking to be a convenient and comfortable way to access campus.

If you are willing to walk, here are some ways to use your feet to enjoy our campus:

• Walking to Campus – CSU is centrally located in Fort Collins.  Old Town, Campus West, Mid-Town, Spring Creek Gardens, and the Old Town Library are within two miles of campus.
• Perimeter Parking Lots – CSU has parking lots on the perimeter of campus with readily-available meter parking, and daily and hourly parking permits. Save yourself the time of hunting for a parking spaces by parking on a perimeter lot and walking into the campus core.
• Walk from Max or Transit Center – MAX and most transit routes on Transfort come to Colorado State University.  Give transit a try and walk to your destination from campus once you arrive.
• Bike then Walk – CSU is a bike-friendly university with more than 14 miles of trails and bike lanes. Park your bike in one of our 18,000 bike racks spaces near most major buildings on campus.  You can walk the rest of the way.

If you are on campus after dark, consider requesting a SafeWalk . This free service, provided by CSUPD, makes a safe escort available to walk with you anytime from dusk to dawn from any campus location to another campus location or a location within in three block radius. Call (970) 491-1155 to request an escort.

Below, you will find maps for CSU and surrounding communities. This tutorial  can help you use Google Maps to navigate to CSU by walking.

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College of business, walking: a great way to access campus.

Preparing to visit the campus for a concert? Discussion? Event?

Visitors to Colorado State University may find walking to be a convenient and comfortable way to access campus.

If you are willing to walk, here are some ways to use your feet to enjoy our campus:

• Walking to Campus – CSU is centrally located in Fort Collins.  Old Town, Campus West, Mid-Town, Spring Creek Gardens, and the Old Town Library are within two miles of campus.
• Perimeter Parking Lots – CSU has parking lots on the perimeter of campus with readily-available meter parking, and daily and hourly parking permits. Save yourself the time of hunting for a parking spaces by parking on a perimeter lot and walking into the campus core.
• Walk from Max or Transit Center – MAX and most transit routes on Transfort come to Colorado State University.  Give transit a try and walk to your destination from campus once you arrive.
• Bike then Walk – CSU is a bike-friendly university with more than 14 miles of trails and bike lanes. Park your bike in one of our 18,000 bike racks spaces near most major buildings on campus.  You can walk the rest of the way.

If you are on campus after dark, consider requesting a SafeWalk . This free service, provided by CSUPD, makes a safe escort available to walk with you anytime from dusk to dawn from any campus location to another campus location or a location within in three block radius. Call (970) 491-1155 to request an escort.

Below, you will find maps for CSU and surrounding communities. This tutorial  can help you use Google Maps to navigate to CSU by walking.

• CSU and Fort Collins
• Poudre River Trail
• Larimer County

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Visiting CSU Spur in Denver? Here’s what to expect

By Kadyn Thorpe

Colorado State University has continued to grow their footprint and their latest attempt to do so was shown in their unveiling of the CSU Spur.

The first building included in CSU Spur opened this January in Denver located right on the grounds of the National Western Center. It is a public, free, year-round educational destination where anyone can go to learn more about water, food and health.

The growth of this Denver location doesn’t stop at this building. The Terra building, which will focus on food and agriculture, is opening in April and the Hydro building, which will focus on water, will open in November. The Vida building, open now, is dedicated to the study of animal and human health.

When you walk in, you are thrown into an immersive educational experience like you’ve never seen before. A 9-foot interactive kitten greets you at the door and as you walk through the exhibits, your mind seems to be captivated with interest.

You can observe equine athletes build their strength by walking on underwater treadmills. Watch the Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital perform surgery on dogs and cats. With the interactive monitors positioned throughout the building, you can learn all you want and more about dogs, cats and horses.

If there is a specific day you are wanting to head down there, don’t forget to look up the schedule for that day. Each day they have different things scheduled. Different workshops or virtual reality demonstrations can all be experienced when you visit the Spur.

It’s a great place to bring the family to learn more about different animals, humans and sciences that go into caring for them. If you know someone interested in the veterinarian sciences, this place is a dream come true. They will be able to watch live surgeries of cats and dogs and speak to the veterinarians after. They have interactive “see what the vet sees” monitors so you can see the anatomical makeup of horses, cats and dogs.

If you have an equine fanatic in your life, take them to meet the seven horses they have on site. While you’re at it, watch the horses assist with human therapy sessions. Even if the health, food and water aspect of the Spur doesn’t interest you, be sure to check out their one-of-a-kind art created by different artists around the globe. Everyone will be able to find something that captures their interest while visiting the Spur buildings.

It seemed to be like an interactive museum, dedicated to getting people to explore more about animal and human health. Once all the buildings are open, Spur will have something for all interests and all ages: laboratory, veterinary clinic, art studio, and garden.

Be sure to take a day to go visit and open your mind to a completely interactive experience that you have never seen before. For more information, visit csuspur.org.

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Active Transportation

CSU is a Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly University and nearly half of Colorado State University faculty, staff, and students use active forms of transportation – taking the bus, biking, walking and sharing a ride – to get to campus, according to the university’s commuter survey. Check out a variety of resources about active transportation options by visiting CSU’s Parking and Transportation Services website  or contact a staff member at  [email protected]  or 970-491-7041.

Tours are offered Monday-Friday throughout the year. Tour times are subject to change, and tours will not be available the day before a home football game.

For groups larger than 8, please contact (970) 491-6533 or [email protected] .

Please be reminded of the following items before booking your tour:

• Tours will begin in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center; please check in at the Smith Alumni Center front desk 20 minutes before your scheduled tour start time. The tour will begin immediately at the scheduled time and will not be able to accommodate late arriving guests. Please take into account the amount of time it may take for you to arrive at the Smith Alumni Center from your parking area.
• The Smith Alumni Center does not have tour parking. Please visit CSU's parking website to explore all of your options, including nearby pay to park lots and alternative transportation options to campus.
• The walking tour is approximately 60 minutes with an accessible route that can accommodate those with accessibility and mobility needs. Please note that the tour covers a lot of distance in the stadium over the course of an hour, so it may not be ideal for all individuals. The Alumni Association is not able to provide guests wheelchairs or strollers at this time, but you may bring your own. 
•   Because the stadium is a multi-use facility, housing multiple departments and accommodating rentals and events, access to any particular area is not guaranteed. We will work hard to provide you with the best available tour!
• Tour guests must follow the stadium clear bag policy, which prohibits bags and backpacks over a certain size. No exceptions will be made. The Alumni Association is not able to hold bags for guests during tours, so please plan ahead. Please call (970) 491-6533 for more information. Click here to read the entire policy.

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Canvas Stadium Tours

Your home on campus, get an inside look.

Tours will start in the Smith Alumni Center and give visitors a look into Canvas Stadium. The tour covers about a mile of ground, making stops at the Smith Alumni Center, the New Belgium Porch, the Indoor Club level, the Stadium Club level, the Markley Family Hall of Champions, and the offices for CSU Football operations. Tours are offered by request Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. throughout the year. Guests must sign up for tours in advance as tours cannot be requested on-site the day of. Tour times are subject to change and tours will not be available the day before a home football game.

Please request a stadium tour by contacting (970) 491-6179 or  [email protected] .

More to Know

• Tours will begin in the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center; please check in at the Smith Alumni Center front desk 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time. The tour will begin immediately at the scheduled time and will not be able to accommodate guests arriving late. Please take into account the amount of time it may take for you to travel from your parking space to the Smith Alumni Center.
• The Smith Alumni Center does not have tour parking. Please visit CSU’s parking  website  to explore all parking and transportation options, including nearby pay-to-park lots and alternative transportation options to campus.
• The walking tour is approximately 60 minutes with an accessible route that can accommodate those with accessibility and mobility needs. Please note that the tour covers a lot of distance in the stadium over the course of an hour, so it may not be ideal for all individuals. The Alumni Association is not able to provide guests wheelchairs or strollers at this time, but you may bring your own. 
• Because the stadium is a multi-use facility, housing multiple departments and accommodating rentals and events, access to any particular area is not guaranteed. We will work hard to provide you with the best tour possible!
• Tour guests must follow the stadium  clear bag policy , which prohibits bags and backpacks over a certain size. No exceptions will be made. The Alumni Association is not able to hold bags for guests during tours, so please plan ahead. Please call (970) 491-6533 for more information.

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Ecosex walking tour along the cache la poudre river.

Date/Time Date(s) - September 10, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Ecosex Walking Tour of the Cache la Poudre River at Whitewater Park, led by artists Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle

Multi-media and performance artists Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle will lead a site-specific, public Ecosex Walking Tour along the Cache la Poudre River on Friday, September 10, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The performance tour is directed by Joy Brooke Fairfield and held conjunction with the current exhibition Reclamation: Recovering Our Relationship with Place , curated by CSU Professor of Painting Erika Osborne.

“Performed by Beth Stephens & Annie Sprinkle, and their team of punk rock boot camp counselors. Directed by Joy Brooke Fairfield.

 Join in an outdoor ecosensual exploration of the city of the Poudre River. Come experience 25 ways to make love to the Earth. We’ll raise awareness of environmental issues, learn Ecosex 101 basics and demonstrate inspiring ecosexercises, and we’ll climax at our E spots. You might discover that you are ecosexual too!”

Attendance and Accessibility:

This Ecosex Walking Tour is free and open to the public. Portable assisted-listening devices are available for participants.

Meet outside the CSU Energy Institute’s Powerhouse Building at 430 N. College Ave.

About the artists:

Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle   are multi-media performance artists who create work about sex, love, and queer ecologies. Stephens is an Art Professor at UC Santa Cruz, where she teaches and directs the  E.A.R.T.H. Lab ,  and Sprinkle is a former sex worker and current sex educator with a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality. The pair have been creating together since 2002, and since 2008, have developed the ‘ecosexual’ movement through art, theory, practice, activism, and especially their  Wedding to the Earth  and the  Ecosex Manifesto .

Currently, the artists focus on projects like  Water Makes Us Wet —environmental films with an “ecosexual gaze.” In their own words, “By shifting the metaphor from ‘Earth as mother’ to ‘Earth as lover’ we aim to entice people to develop a more mutual, pleasurable, sustainable, and less destructive relationship with the environment.”

Stephens and Sprinkle also create in theater, performance art, and produce symposiums and workshops. They have been honored as  official documenta 14 artists and awarded a 2019 Eureka Fellowship. Most recently, the pair were awarded a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship. Stephens and Sprinkle’s new book,  Assuming the Ecosexual Position—the Earth as Lover , is   available  through the   University of Minnesota Press.

This program and the larger exhibition,  Reclamation: Recovering Our Relationship with   Place , are presented in collaboration with the  Energy Institute at Colorado State University  and the CSU Department of Art and Art History.  Reclamation  is also part of the worldwide art project  EXTRACTION: Art on the Edge of the Abyss .

Support has been generously provided  City of Fort Collins Fort Fund , by the FUNd Endowment at CSU, and with additional support from  Colorado Creative Industries . CCI and its activities are made possible through an annual appropriation from the Colorado General Assembly and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This project was also made possible, in part, through a grant from the  Lilla B. Morgan Memorial Endowment , which works to enhance the cultural development and atmosphere for the arts at Colorado State University. This fund benefits from the generous support of all those who love the arts.

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