Welcome to Issue 2 of our Newsletter

The CAM-Unity Connection 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
  • Eat Well @ CSU
  • Eco Actions
  • Residence Hall Social Media
  • Bike Safety and Theft Prevention
  • DUO Campus Rollout
• Job and Leadership Opportunities
  • CSU All Campus Virtual Career Fair
  • Residential Leadership Programs and Hall Council
• Start Strong
  • Taking Stock
  • U-Turn
  • Do Something Campaign
  • Student Success Resources
  • CSU Health Network
• Social Justice & Inclusion
  • We Are CSU - Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Module
  • Rams Read
  • National Latinx Heritage Month

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!

The Fall 2021 Eco Actions Campaign began on September 12! Pledge to engage in sustainable behavior choices for the opportunity to plant trees, receive prizes and reduce your overall carbon footprint!

This past year we had more than 900 residents participate in the campaign during the 6 week period...that's 1 out of every 6 on-campus residents pledging to live more sustainably. 

Residence Hall Social Media

If you haven't yet, check out each hall's Instagram site 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 and 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!

DUO Campus Rollout

Starting on October 4th, 2021, CSU will require Duo two factor authentication (2FA) for all Microsoft 365 services. This includes programs and services such as Outlook, Teams, M365 Online Portal, Bookings, etc. If you have not signed up for Duo, please do so BEFORE the October 4th deadline. Failure to do so will result in a loss of access to these services.

For more information, tutorial videos, and to get signed up for Duo, please visit CSU's Duo page (http://duo.colostate.edu). For iPhone users, please make sure to watch the "iPhone Account Help" video to assist with removing and re-adding your CSU email account on your iPhone after signing up for Duo.

Day 1 - Wednesday, September 22nd

• Communications
• Business
• Social Services
• Liberal Arts
• Hospitality/Tourism

Day 2 - Thursday, September 23rd

• Agricultural Sciences
• Natural Resources
• Technology
• Computing
• Biotech
• Life Sciences
• Health/Wellness

Do you want to be part of a team working to put on events and programs in your hall? Are you interested in advocating and being a voice for your neighbors? Would you like to help build community?

Get Involved in your Hall Council!

Academic Village 

• Aspen Conference Room, Thursdays at 5:00pm

Allison Hall

• Allison Hall Lobby, Thursdays at 5:00pm

Braiden Hall

• Braiden Hall Lobby, Thursdays at 5:30pm

Corbett Hall

• Corbett Hall Lobby, Thursdays at 5:30pm

Edwards/Ingersoll Hall

• Ingersoll Hall Large Classroom, Thursdays at 5:30pm

Laurel Village

• Pavilion Seminar Room, Thursdays at 6:00pm

Newsom Hall

• Newsom Hall 2nd Floor Lobby, Thursdays at 5:30pm

Parmelee Hall

• Parmelee Hall Basement Lounge, Thursdays at 5:00pm

Summit Hall

• Summit Hall Conference Room, Thursdays at 6:00pm

Towers

• Durrell Center, Thursdays at 5:30pm

Talk with your RA

September 13 - October 17

[This is a great thing!] The results from your survey are shared with your RA, who will set up a meeting with you.

The meeting will be an opportunity to reflect on your experience at CSU, receive information about

campus and community resources, and voice any questions or concerns you might have.

Have you not taken the Taking Stock survey yet? No worries, access the survey at this link. 

The numerous support programs on campus can sometimes feel overwhelming to students, making it difficult to figure out where to start. It is no surprise that by the end of the first four weeks on campus, students may feel at a loss trying to find resources to support academic success. The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT), in partnership with the Collaborative for Student Achievement and University Housing, offers a program every semester to address this exact issue. It’s called U-Turn.

U-Turn is an opportunity for students to meet individually with a CSU staff member to talk about their experience at CSU, develop academic goals, and create an action plan for a successful semester. After creating an action plan, students have the opportunity to meet with CSU resources and offices right at U-Turn. These resources range from campus tutoring centers, to the Health Network and the Office of Financial Aid. 

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, and 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!

We are very excited to announce that the optional Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Module is now available for all students to access on RamWeb (click on the Diversity and Inclusion link in the menu to access the module and related resources).

The module uses short videos, what-would-you-do scenarios and reflections to introduce you to a variety of terms, concepts and dynamics to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at CSU. Completing the module takes about 40 minutes and provides foundational background knowledge about identity, bias and bystander actions for all students in the CSU community.

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.