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The inaugural Spur Start cohort will always be remembered as trailblazers here, especially on a campus built for innovation. Throughout their studies they became cornerstones of the Spur community through on-campus jobs, doing everything from manning the front desk to working with school groups alongside the education team. They will undoubtedly bring a slate of unique experiences and perspectives with them as they continue their CSU educations in Fort Collins. Here are some cool numbers to highlight this incredible class: ☝️ 68% were first generation students 🤓 3.5 average GPA 🐄 25% in majors within the @CSUAgSci 🔎 25% majoring in exploratory studies Read all about their groundbreaking first year here 👉 col.st/yzdk4

Whether it’s your first time or your 10th time to CSU Spur, there’s seemingly always something new to explore 🧭

Not ☝️ but ✌️ new art exhibits have gone up in Vida this week! Down the hallway leading to the ESM viewing area is “Colorful Colorado” — a youth exhibition created in partnership with the Teen Programs at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, featuring artwork by young artists from across the Denver Metro Area. Created in recognition of Colorado’s 150th year of statehood, the exhibition explores the past, present, and future of Colorado through themes of landscape, identity, culture, community, and imagined futures. Through personal and creative interpretations, the artists reflect on what Colorado means to them today. Participating artists include Owen O’Connor, Emmitt Masteller, Mila Beiers, Sage Barbour, Indi Olyowski, Lennox Brink, Lu Gatton, Millie Leubner, Margaret Lyons, Ella Kay, Akira Gallardo, Aaron Leming, and Deborah Getaneh. Also in Vida, on the 2nd floor terrace, is “What Does Water Mean to You?” which explores the many ways water shapes our lives, communities, and understanding of the world. Through painting, photography, sculpture, textile, and digital works, artists reflect on water as a source of life, memory, culture, connection, and environmental responsibility. The exhibition invites visitors to consider their own relationship to water and how this essential, limited, and shared resource connects us all. Participating artists include Grant Adams, Tina Butterfield, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Jordan Forge, Levi Fisher, J Michael Gatlin, Linda Johnson, Catie Michel, Marni Myers, David Stallings, Harry Utter, Laura Varsafsky, Sarah Watson, and Kathryn Winograd. Be sure to check them both out now!

We're so proud to share that CSU Spur has once again been recognized by @denverpublicschools with the Platinum Star Partner award! Opening doors and creating pathways for students to thrive — in the classroom and beyond — is at the heart of everything we do here at #CSUSpur, and we can’t wait to continue that work in the years to come through our continued partnership with DPS 🧡

2nd Saturday Snaps 📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend — we hope you had as much fun as we did!

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who nurture, grow, and inspire us on our farms, in our families, and throughout our communities. Yesterday, at our first Market at the Center, we celebrated Mother Earth, honoring the land that sustains us and the mothers who teach us to care for it. Today, we celebrate all the moms who plant the seeds of tradition, stewardship, and Western heritage every single day. 💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the National Western!

Last night, we got to celebrate our inaugural cohort of Spur Start students and the incredible year they had. From orientation back in August to finals week, it’s been such a blast having @coloradostateuniversity students on campus, and it’s been such an amazing experience seeing them learn, grow, and prepare themselves for their educational journey up in Fort Collins! Thank you all for being such a joy to have here on campus! You are forever a Ram, and will forever be remembered as the group that wrote the first chapter of Spur Start here in Denver!

Registration is closing soon for this year’s summer camps at CSU Spur! Whether your student is interested in science, animals, or the arts, CSU Spur offers rotating camp opportunities that combine grade-level learning with hands-on fun! Space is still available for: 👋 Hands-on History: Dive into Colorado’s history through the lens of its native wildlife. 🎻 El Sistema Colorado’s Summer String Festival: Explore topics like leadership, wellness, equity, social awareness, identity, belonging, personal artistry, and much more – all through the joyful pursuit of musical excellence. 🏕️ Fashion Camp: Design for the Outdoors: Translate inspiration, performance needs, and sustainable design principles, such as circularity, material innovation, and waste reduction, into wearable innovation. 🛩️Drone Aviation: Learn to fly many types of uncrewed aircraft and gain the knowledge and experience necessary to pass the FAA Part 107 exam and be certified as a remote pilot. More information and applications can be found at the link in our bio, with scholarships available for all camps!

This is the kind of real-world spark our campus was designed to create ✨ At 12, AzaiLia Briscoe watched a live vet surgery through the glass here at the CSU Spur @humanecolorado hospital — and never looked back. Now 14, she's fostered 49 animals, shadowed vet techs, and has her sights set on @coloradostateuniversity 's top-ranked vet school. “That was the moment I realised my daughter was going to be a vet. She wouldn’t leave the surgery area, and was entranced as the surgeon brought a kitten to her, put her paw on the glass, and kept walking her through everything that was happening in the operating room.” ” AzaiLia’s mom, Karina Briscoe. Read all about AzaiLia’s story right here 🩺 link in bio

This weekend Spur is in Bloom at 2nd Saturday! Come participate in a whole host of flower-themed craft projects, including bookmarks, bouquets, and butterflies, learn all about how pollinators keep our blooms healthy, create beautiful music with the Spur Music Lab, participate in a collaborative mural, and so much more! Also! This Saturday marks the return of the Market at the Center, which, in addition to a ton of great goods from local makers to purchase, will have a ton of fun activities as well, including a petting zoo with TNA Farms, a wildflower seed packet activity, and a Mother's Day flower wall! The details 👇 🗓️ May 9th ⏰ 10am - 2pm 📍 4777 National Western Dr As always our 2nd Saturday’s are presented by @canvasfamily

Earlier this spring, Colorado State University engineering students took on real agricultural challenges at the Ag-A-Thon, working in interdisciplinary teams to design practical solutions for farmers and ranchers. From automating composting and hay feeding to reducing crop waste and preventing disease, students applied hands-on innovation to real, unsolved problems. “The Ag-A-Thon is the kind of event that the Ag Innovation Center at CSU Spur is built to nurture – interdisciplinary creativity to solve real-world problems,” said Jordan Lambert, Director of Ag Innovation at CSU Spur. “I feel so lucky that the engineering program was willing to activate their students to solve problems for our Colorado farmers and ranchers.” Read more in our bio!

National Decision Day ✨ And we didn’t just capture it once… we’ve got TWO videos for you 👀🎥 #NationalDecisionDay #CSUSpur #SpurStart #Community