Spring 2025 Issue 4

International House & University Village 1500 CAM-Unity April

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FoCo Events in April '25

April 13th

Horsetooth Half Marathon

Time: 8:00 am

Start: Holiday Twin Drive-In, Fort Collins, CO

Views: Pure Colorado

Course: Challenging. Rewarding. Net Downhill.

After Party: New Belgium Brewing

Prize Purse: $12,00.

Presented by Republic Services

April 18-19

FoCoMX Live Music

The 17th annual FoCoMX (Fort Collins Music eXperiment), presented by the Fort Collins Musicians Association (FoCoMA), takes place April 18-19, 2025. This unique live music festive showcases 400+ Northern Colorado Bands across 30 different local venues in a two-day span. Over the years, FoCoMX has garnered national attention and earned the unofficial title of “The Biggest Little Festival in America.” Tickets will be on sale soon on the FoCoMX website.

April 18-20

Ice Skating and Air Acrobatic Show

Watch acrobats fly through the air with the greatest of ease at Cirque de Soleil: Crystal. The synchronized ice skating and air acrobatic show comes to Blue Arena at The Rance Events Complex from April 18-20. Tickets are available on The Ranch’s website. 

Restaurant of the week:

Name: Thai Station

Cuisine type: Thai

Location: 626 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, Co 80524

Description:

COME VISIT US FOR EXTRAORDINARY AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD AND A DYNAMIC DINING EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Welcome to Thai Station Restaurant – Fort Collins, CO. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to your home to great tasting Thai dishes. We serve only the freshest and finest ingredients. Here at Thai Station Restaurant, you will experience the liveliness and excitement of our exhibition kitchen. Our extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit to us an unforgettable event. You could view our menu and online order ahead – no hassle.

Mon: 11am-9pm

Tues: 4pm-9pm

Wed-Fri: 11am-9pm

Sat-Sun: 12pm-9pm

https://thaistationfc.com/menu.html

(970) 797-2707

An image of pad Thai dish. A white plate with noodles, and bean sprouts and a lime on the side. The noodles are topped with peanut pieces, a green herb.

Rainbow Salad with Haloumi

Ingredients:

  • 120 g mixed salad leaves
  • 1 each of medium-sized red, yellow, and green capsicums
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 medium-sized fresh beetroot
  • 250 g mixed cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cobs fresh corn
  • handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 small bunch chives
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 cup pecan nuts
  • 180 -200 g block of haloumi
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • sea salt and black pepper

Heat oven to 180 C. Place the pepitas and pecans on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until they smell toasty and are satisfyingly crunchy. Take out of the oven and set aside to cool. Dice capsicums into 1 cm square pieces. Peel carrots and julienne. Peel beetroot and julienne. Keep the beetroot separate from the other ingredients so its rich purple juice doesn’t stain the other ingredients. Cut the tomatoes into halves. Using a sharp knife cut the kernels off the corn cobs. Roughly chop the parsley and snip the chives. Make the dressing. Place 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, capers and chili flakes in a small glass jar with a lid. Shake well and then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. When ready to serve, toss all the salad ingredients together and place in a serving dish. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Cut the haloumi into 8 pieces and pan fry until golden. Place the haloumi on the salad, pour over the dressing and serve immediately.

Campus Resource Spotlight: The Career Center

Looking to land your dream internship or prepare for life after graduation? The CSU Career Center, located in the Lory Student Center, is your go-to resource for all things career-related!

The Career Center offers personalized support with one-on-one advising, mock interviews, and resume reviews. You can also explore Handshake, CSU’s online job platform, to find internships, part-time jobs, or full-time opportunities tailored to your interests. Need help with your career path? Drop in for a career assessment or attend the annual Career Fair to network with top employers. They even host workshops on LinkedIn tips and salary negotiation to help you succeed.

For a confidence boost, check out their professional clothing closet to borrow interview-ready outfits for free—because looking the part matters!

So why not stop by? Whether you’re a freshman exploring options or a senior applying for jobs, the CSU Career Center has the tools you need. The friendly staff is ready to help—so don’t hesitate to say hello! Make it a part of your CSU experience and take full advantage of this amazing resource.

University Village 1600 & 1700 CAM-Unity April

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Gardening in Fort Collins

Did you know? Residents of UV1500, 1600, 1700, and IH can get their own gardening plot! These are in the 1600 and 1700 communities. If you’re interested, keep an eye on Teams, check the flyers in your door clip, or reach out to your CC!

Gardening in Colorado is rewarding but tricky due to the dry climate and unpredictable weather. A little planning goes a long way! Choose plants that thrive here—like lavender, sage, and tomatoes—and improve tough soil with raised beds, mulch, or compost. Water in the early morning to keep plants hydrated without losing moisture.

Timing is Everything!

Cool-season crops (lettuce, spinach, peas) can go in as early as April, while warm-season veggies (tomatoes, peppers, zucchini) should wait until after the last frost—usually mid to late May. Checking local frost dates can help you avoid surprises!

Gardening isn’t just great for growing fresh food—it’s also amazing for your health! Spending time in the garden reduces stress, boosts your mood, and even improves focus. The physical activity helps keep you active, while being outdoors provides a dose of vitamin D. If you have kids, gardening is a fun way to teach them about nature, responsibility, and patience. Plus, digging in the dirt and watching plants grow can be a rewarding and calming experience for the whole family!

For a longer harvest, try succession planting—plant new crops every few weeks to keep fresh produce coming.

The City of Fort Collins offers free mulch to help retain moisture and keep pests away. Be sure to check the local frost dates and the best planting times for each vegetable or fruit. The CCs in charge of the Garden Program can share useful links with this information. And if you need seedlings, you can find them at Walmart, Home Depot, or local stores like Plantorium, Fort Collins Nursery, and Wholesale Nursery.

Happy planting! 🌱😊

Vision Zero

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graphic with green background. Text calls reader to “Help Improve Transportation Safety at CSU with the Vision Zero Reporter Map.” Lists categories for the reports, including building access, lighting, near miss, pathways. Pavement, signage, slope/ramp, transportation safety and visibility. Displays QR code and web address visionzero.colostate.edu.

At CSU Transportation, safety is a top priority. That’s why CSU Transportation is launching Vision Zero, a new program with the mission to eliminate serious and fatal crashes on CSU’s Fort Collins campuses, for all modes of transportation. The program launches this Spring with the release of its Vision Zero Reporter, and your help is needed. 

With the new Vision Zero Reporter, CSU students, employees and visitors can provide proactive feedback on the safety of the university’s transportation system in just a few clicks. The mobile-friendly website allows users to drop a point on a map and describe their concerns, including things like lighting, visibility, pavement, slope/ramp, and other categories. Vision Zero staff will review entries within two business days and will route them to the appropriate department for consideration or note them for future planning and prioritization. The tool is designed for future planning and does not replace contacting CSU Police in response to an incident or to file an accident report. 

Learn more about CSU Vision Zero at visionzero.colostate.edu A safer, more accessible campus creates a better experience for everyone.

Earth Day 2025

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Your Earth Day Itinerary

A cartoon globe with the words happy earth day, April 22nd written across it

Looking for ways to spend your Earth Day? Here are some ideas of how to celebrate this year!

Morning: Get moving

Kick off your Earth Day with a sustainable commute! Whether it’s walking, riding your bike, or taking the bus, choosing to get out of your car and moving is a great way to take care of yourself and the planet.

Mid-day: Explore CSU's Earth Day Festival

Where: LSC Sculpture Garden

When: Tuesday, April 22nd, 10am – 2pm

Stop by CSU’s Earth Day to connect with sustainability leaders across Campus and Forth Collins. Organizations like ASCU, the Spoke, and the City of Fort Collins will be sharing interactive activities, giveaways, and resources on how to get involved. 

Enjoy live music from a local band while you celebrate Earth Day with your CSU community!

Afternoon: Spend time in Nature

Celebrate our planet by spending your afternoon outside in Fort Collins:

  • Take a bike ride along the Poudre River to enjoy the natural beauty of Colorado. 
  • Catch a sunset up at Horsetooth Reservoir and unwind from a long school day.
  • Head to City Park for a game of frisbee, soccer, or spike ball with your friends.

 

Evening: Eat a Sustainable Meal

Close out your Earth Day with a sustainable dinner.

  • Cooking at Home? Cook vegetarian meals or use a smaller portion of meat – both significantly lower your meal’s carbon footprint.
  • Ordering In? Cut down on single-use waste by order via ReUse Pass at one of CSU’s participating dining commons.
  • Eating out with Friends? Support local plant-based restaurants like Tasy Harmony.

How did Earth Day even come about?

The creation of Earth Day was motivated by the Environmental movement of the 1960s, where Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring shed light on the pollution problem in our country. On April 22nd, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated on college campuses across the nation. Students like Denis Hayes, who was the holiday’s national coordinator from Standord, organized rallies across major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. This day kicked off the “Environmental Decade” where we saw the creation of the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, Earth Day is a global holiday dedicated to protecting the planet and furthering environmental goals. 

You can read more here. 

Drag Show Y2Gay

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The CSY Annual Drag Show is Sunday, April 6

The time has come for the Annual CSU Drag Show! Happening at the Lory Student Center in the Grand Ballrooms at 6PM, Doors Open at 5:00PM. This year’s theme – Y2K! This event is free and open to community – no tickets needed! Tip donations from this event will help fund scholarships through the Pride Resource Center. Get ready to watch FIERCE performances from CSU Students, Faculty, Local and Denver Drag Performers AND our headliner, Denver’s own KHRYS’TAAAL. Hosted by KRISA GONNA and CHOCOLAT!

Know Before You Go

  • No bags allowed in the venue
  • Metal detectors will be in place
  • Bring your singles! Cash exchange will be available.
  • For any accommodations or concerns, please email ramevents_priderc@colostate.edu!