Welcome to Issue 1 of our Newsletter

The CAM-Unity Connections newsletter is your connection to happenings in our residential community. Whether you are new to campus or returning to our communities, we want to continue to keep you informed as part of our Ramily.

Issue Quick Glance:

• Housing & Dining Services
  • Dining Services
  • Student Parking
  • Eat Well @ CSU
  • Sustainable Action
  • Residence Hall Social Media
  • Bike Safety & Theft Prevention
• Job & Leadership Opportunities
  • Housing & Dining Services Employment
• Start Strong
  • Do Something Campaign
  • Student Success Resources
  • CSU Health Network
• Social Justice & Inclusion
  • Student Diversity Programs & Services
  • Rams Read

With Ram Pride, Your Author: Tyler Alvarado, Coordinator for Residential Curriculum.

You may identify acronyms in this newsletter or around campus that you may not understand. To help you out, visit our CSU acronym finder!

Dining Services

You can adjust your meal plan down between now and September 8, at MyRamcard.colostate.edu. You can increase your meal plan at any time. 

Your meal plan gives you access to all residential dining facilities on campus. Dine in at one of four on-campus dining centers, drop into a Marketplace to grab a pre-packaged meal/beverage, or order ahead using the Grubhub app for a made-to-order meal/beverage for pick up.

Menus and hours of operation are updated daily. 

Student Parking

We have noticed that there are several vehicles parked in spaces designated for “A” permit holders in Lot 115 just west of Westfall Hall. The “A” spaces in this lot are located along the entire northern-most row (facing Laurel St.), continuing down through a handful of spaces in the furthest west row (facing Shields St.). Please see the spaces marked below. Please be aware that residence hall permits are not zoned for “A” spots, and vehicles in those spaces may be ticketed. If you are parked in one of these spaces and do not have an “A” permit, please move your vehicle as soon as you can.

Please also note, that parking lot number 130 (north of Durward) is only open to vehicles with J parking permits, or electric vehicles while they are charging (special parking permit required - visit pts.colostate.edu for more information).

Sustainable Action

Growing your own food at home is a great way to learn a new skill, become self-sufficient, improve the quality of your diet, and reduce the impact on the environment. However, this can be difficult without outdoor space. Find out how you can create your own hydroponic system indoors!

Residence Hall Social Media

If you haven't yet, check out each hall's Instagram sites to learn what's happening in your home throughout the year!

Academic Village | Allison Hall | Braiden Hall | Corbett Hall | Durward Hall | Edwards Hall | Ingersoll Hall | Laurel Village | Newsom Hall | Parmelee Hall | Summit Hall | Westfall Hall | CSU Halls

Bike Safety & Theft Prevention

Bicycling is a great way to get around campus, but CSUPD has seen a drastic increase in bike theft recently. Click the link below to learn how you can protect your bike against theft and other safety tips!

Housing & Dining Services Employment

HDS is hiring! Looking for employment on-campus and near your residence hall? See below for job openings on Handshake*:

• Residential Dining Services Team Member (Handshake #8034)
• Residential Dining Bakeshop/Catering/Edwards Team Member (Handshake #8034)
• Central Storeroom Keeper - Residential Dining Services (Handshake #8034)
• Resident Assistant & Desk Staff

*Handshake is a job portal for jobs, internships, registration for career fairs, and more. Learn more about Handshake.

Get notified when a University Housing job becomes available.

As we begin a new school year, involvement on campus is more important than ever. Involved students have the opportunity to find community, engage around shared interests or identities, build friendships, and learn skills outside of the classroom. 

So, Do Something. Find ways to be engaged, build relationships, and enhance your CSU experience. 

Ways to Do Something at CSU:

• Learn about ways to be engaged in your student government, the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU)
• Get active by joining a CSU Sport Club or intramural sport
• Research the hundreds of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus
• Develop connections through your Residence Hall Council
• Consider the many ways to be Greek by joining a variety of fraternities and sororities
• Find community and access support through Student Diversity Programs & Services centers
• Explore CSU's leadership programs and classes
• Give back to community through community engagement opportunities

Student Success Resources

Let's start our semester strong by getting connected to supportive resources!

• Academic Resources - Free tutoring, writing center peer review, resources for disabled students, and much more!
• Advising Resources - Career Center, Student Legal Services, & other advising!
• Health Services - Health Network, Counseling Services, and Learning Assistance Programs!
• Support for Students with Disabilities - New Start for Student Veterans, Student Disability Center, and Assistive Technology Resource Center!
• Food Assistance - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Rams Against Hunger!

Many of us struggle with uncertainty, stress, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. We sometimes feel overwhelmed by academic and work demands, relationship challenges, racial injustice, economic instability, and political unrest. During the pandemic, all of our struggles can feel even more difficult.

You are not alone. We care about you and want to help. CSU Health Network offers numerous support resources that are covered by your student fees, which means you can access them for no additional charge.

Student Diversity Programs & Services

The seven offices that comprise Student Diversity Programs & Services (SDPS) are designed to support students in a variety of ways and provide opportunities for them to successfully participate in, as well as contribute to a diverse campus environment. 

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center | Black/African American Cultural Center | El Centro | Native American Cultural Center | Pride Resource Center | Student Disability Center | Women and Gender Advocacy Center

Rams Read

Rams Read is CSU's Common Read program, encouraging faculty, staff, students at entry level, and our wider community to read together and discuss what we've read in engaging ways. 

This year's book selection is Natasha Bowen-Blair's The Color of Food: Stories of Race, Resilience, and Farming. It explores ways we can cultivate new ideas about food justice, land, bringing people together, and joining in a conversation about race and identity, both locally and around the world.