Fall 2020 Updates

Colorado State University is planning to return to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. This page features the most up-to-date details on how we’ll collectively execute rigorous, data-driven public health protocols for in-person instruction and on-campus life. Important Dates August 24, 2020 – Fall 2020 semester begins under the provisions outlined in the university’s recovery […]

We stand with Black Rams Matter and Black Lives Matter

Dear colleauges, students, alumni and friends: The Department of Communication Studies condemns the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Sean Reed, and the continued enactment of white privilege across the nation. These are moments when, for many of us, communication fails, words fall far short, and the sounds and images scrolling on […]

First Generation Conversations

Every year in late April we host a first generation CMST student reception and invite one or two first generation alumni to share some insights on life beyond CSU. Since we were unable to gather at the end of Spring 2020, but still wanted to make these important connections between students and alumni unfold, we […]

Small, wearable air pollution sensors will let workers know what they’re breathing

By Anne Manning This story originally appeared in CSU Source Every day, millions of workers head to their jobs and breathe any number of airborne chemicals, particles or vapors, all of which may or may not be affecting their health. Measuring these pollution exposures – and making that data meaningful to workers and employers – […]

CMST to host NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar June 7-10

Engaging the Responsibilities of Communication: Research, Teaching, and Communities Colorado State University’s Department of Communication Studies will host the 2020 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar from June 7 to 10 in Fort Collins. The Doctoral Honors Seminar brings together promising doctoral students and distinguished faculty members from across the discipline and around the nation to discuss current […]

The Rhetoric of (Re)Development

This story is a reprint from the Winter 2019/Spring 2020 College of Liberal Arts Magazine.  Bluebird skies frame the mural-adorned plywood wall that defines the southern border of Swansea Elementary School in Denver. The 700-foot-long wall shields parents, children, and educators from the material effects of sinking a two-mile portion of I-70 below grade. The […]

Are you listening? Contribute to research on listening across difference.

Have you ever been accused of “not listening”? Did you feel misunderstood? Have you ever accused someone of poor listening skills because they didn’t engage the way you wanted? Now is your chance to put that misunderstanding to good use by participating in a survey about listening across difference. Data from the 10-minute survey will inform […]

Chance Encounter with Academic Inspiration Thrills Doctoral Student

It’s not every day you unexpectedly see one of your favorite musicians casually walk past you on campus. Especially when the musician is from your home state. And, especially, when the musician is a reason you pursued graduate studies. In fact, it was the first day of the 2019-20 academic year – Monday, August 26, […]