Jared Orsi named Colorado’s new State Historian
Jared Orsi, professor of history at Colorado State University, began his one-year position as the state historian Aug. 1.
CSU history professor Jared Orsi named Colorado’s new State Historian
Orsi will begin his one-year position as the State Historian and leader of History Colorado’s State Historian’s Council on Aug. 1, Colorado Day.
Outstanding Grad: Jackson Hunter
Jackson Hunter has served as the president of the Liberal Arts Dean’s Leadership Council and competed in the 2022 World Championships for Irish Dance while earning his two degrees in political science and history.
Clark Building to receive expansion and transformation
After more than 50 years, the most heavily utilized academic building on the Fort Collins main campus is getting a makeover.
Penance and plague: How the Black Death changed one of Christianity’s most important rituals
The 14th century is known for catastrophe.
Telling Untold Stories: A profile of Kristy Ornelas, first-year student in the history graduate program
Kristy Ornelas is inspired to tell the histories of diverse communities through public history. She is pursuing a master’s degree in the CSU Department of History because of the program’s emphasis on public history and established relationship with the National Parks Service.
Environmental Humanities and Summer Session: Explore the world at 9,000 feet, where the mountains are your classroom
This summer, the College of Liberal Arts is excited to offer a 9-credit opportunity for undergraduate students to study the environmental humanities during Summer Session at CSU’s Mountain Campus.
Students think creatively about information thanks to CSU Libraries, History Department partnership
CSU Libraries is helping to connect history students with the research materials they need to succeed in tough classes.
The legacy of Quitobaquito Springs, a tiny place with a long history
On the border between Mexico and Arizona is the postage stamp-sized oasis of Quitobaquito. But while the pond itself is tiny, what it holds is immense
American West Program hosts guest speaker Yufna Soldier Wolf on Oct. 14
Yufna Soldier Wolf will share her experience successfully repatriating three Northern Arapaho children from the Carlisle Indian School, the United States’ oldest and largest residential school.