Join the Black/African American Cultural Center and CSU Alumni Association as we celebrate our 4th Annual Student and Alumni Excellence Dinner during CSU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend! This year’s Excellence Dinner invites alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to gather in joy and community.
Audience: Public
Homecoming 5K Run
The 45th annual Homecoming 5K is set for Saturday, October 18, with an 8 a.m. start time! The race is a great way for community, alumni, and students to come together for fun, fitness, and a sense of Ram pride. All ages, genders, and abilities welcome.
A Night Under the Stars at the Madison-Macdonald Observatory
Explore Saturn’s rings, the Andromeda Galaxy, and star clusters that are thousands of light years away. Join the Department of Physics and the Madison-Macdonald Observatory for a night under the stars, celebrating the observatory’s 60th anniversary and CSU Homecoming! This event is free and open to the public.
Homecoming Housing Tour
Off-Campus Life is gearing up for the 2024 Homecoming Housing Tour! This tour is an opportunity for students, parents, and families to explore off-campus living options and prepare for housing for the coming year. CSU vans will transport participants to sponsoring student housing properties to familiarize you with Fort Collins and your off-campus living options. Get a jump start on housing for the next year, and make an informed choice for your student! This tour is an opportunity for parents and families to explore the Fort Collins area around campus, familiarize themselves with their off-campus living options for the coming year, and meet with CSU support staff to learn about resources available for students. For more information about the event, please contact Off-Campus Life at [email protected].
Trumpet Studio Recital
Join us for a concert of solos and chamber music by members of the trumpet studio led by Dr. Stanley Curtis.
Peace Corps Tribute Garden Opening Celebration
We will be celebrating the unveiling of the Peace Corps Tribute Garden, a project that commemorates the enduring bond between CSU and the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps Tribute Garden represents not only a physical space of tranquility but also a testament to the values of service, community, and cultural exchange that both CSU and the Peace Corps hold dear. It symbolizes our historic roots with the Peace Corps founding and the visionaries who helped frame its foundations and also serves to reaffirm Colorado State’s commitment to fostering global connections and understanding.
CSU Gear Swap at Festival on the Oval
Everyone is welcome to participate in the CSU Gear Swap by bringing gently used and clean CSU gear to the Festival on the Oval . The booth, sponsored by the President’s Sustainability Commission, will welcome all attendees to drop off and select gently-used CSU items for no cost. Items to bring: Jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, and polos in all sizes; infant, youth, and adult hats, scarves, and accessories. Also travel mugs, reusable water bottles and drinking glasses, memorabilia such as photo frames, umbrellas, stadium seats, etc. Vintage Aggie and CSU items welcome! No uniforms or department or event-specific items please. This booth is for personally-owned items only; CSU-owned items must be processed through Surplus. All items should be gently used and in good working condition so others can enjoy them.
CSU Homecoming 5K
The Homecoming 5K Race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. on the Oval for our traditional course. All ages and abilities are welcome. In addition to the in-person 5K on the CSU Campus, we welcome virtual racers joining us from around the globe.
Homecoming Bookstore Savings Event
On Saturday, Oct. 15, Alumni Association members and Canvas Rams+ credit card holders receive 15% off your entire purchase at the CSU Bookstore; 5% of your purchase will go back to the Alumni Association to help keep Rams connected through events and programming across the nation. That’s what we call a win-win!
*Must show your Alumni membership card or use your Rams+ Card at time of purchase*
Find out more about our Membership Program and the Rams+ Card today!
(Valid on regularly priced CSU logo merchandise; discount available at the Lory Student Center indoor location, as well as at the game day outdoor pop up shop.)
Engineering Our Sustainable Future
The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is pleased to invite you to visit with sustainability researchers and students at our Homecoming tailgate in Ram Town! Engaging exhibits include sustainable energy systems, biomanufacturing, advanced materials research, and environmental stewardship. Come see our work on algae, sustainable 3D printing, hydrogen, and much more. Fun for the whole family!