UA. Colorado State University Archives

Abstract The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) provides access to resources that support Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Asian American students while at Colorado State University. Since its founding in November 1984 as Services for Asian American Students (SAAS), APACC has provided educational programs and volunteer opportunities for students to build community and to spread awareness of Asian American culture. The collection primarily documents programs and...

Abstract The Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) organization was established in 1916 as the Associated Students of Colorado Agricultural College. Its purpose was to regulate the spending of student organizations through student self-governance. ASCSU continues to operate as the elected voice of CSU students, advocating for them at campus, local, and state levels. The collection contains Senate hearing bills and resolutions, agendas and minutes, end of year reports, as well as...

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The athletic department was founded in March 1892 as the Athletic Association at the State Agricultural College (now Colorado State University), for the purpose of organizing and encouraging the formation of a football team and other field sports. This collection contains press releases, programs, and brochures.

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"Bridges to the Future: American History and Values in Light of 9/11" was a yearlong, statewide initiative, led by Colorado State University and the University of Denver, that brought international speakers and events to challenge and inspire conversations regarding leadership, engagement, and the future of the United States. The collection contains information regarding program planning and events, publications, and press releases.

Abstract The Classified Personnel Council (CPC) at Colorado State University (CSU) was formed in 1973 and serves to represent state classified personnel at CSU by promoting, improving, and protecting their role within the University System. Its goal is to promote better communication between classified personnel and the University as a whole. The organization also publicizes contributions of state classified personnel and presents special recognition awards. The collection contains records of the...

Abstract In 1940, the Fort Collins branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) opened the Co-operative House as an economical housing alternative for female students attending Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In exchange, the women ran the house themselves under the supervision of a housemother. The AAUW decided to sell the home and invest the money in a scholarship fund in 1971. The collection is comprised of scrapbooks, reunion documents, and one book. The...

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The Records of the College of Agriculture includes historical information about the college in the form of pamphlets and articles, as well as lab manuals, exam questions, and syllabi from a few courses in agronomy and soils.

Abstract The College of Applied Human Sciences was created in 1986 to promote the well-being of people and the environment in which they live, through education, research, and community service. In 2001, the Department of Design and Merchandising from the College of Applied Human Sciences held a fashion show in honor of Mr. Blackwell, one of the most important American designers to come from the West Coast. This fashion show was an opportunity for students to design pieces inspired by Mr. Blackwell's...

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The College of Business first began with initial business courses in 1944, followed by a formal business program in 1950. Due to increasing student enrollment, the Department of Business was established in 1957. In 1965, Colorado State University officially created the College of Business. This collection consists of faculty meetings and reports, enrollment data, faculty and summer institute information, and other miscellaneous papers.

Abstract The College of Engineering at Colorado State University has a long history in the study, research, and teaching of civil, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, environmental, biomedical, and computer engineering. Currently the college offers nine bachelor's and eight advanced degree options. Materials in the collection include letters and correspondence of early college faculty Louis G. Carpenter and E.B. House, photographs of campus labs as well as dam construction in Colorado and Australia,...

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The Records of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources documents activities of the college and its faculty. The collection includes brochures, histories, and field notebooks.

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The College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University offers courses of study in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. The records include materials for a proposal to the National Science Foundation, letters, histories, and a semi-annual report.

Abstract The College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1907. Now operating as the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, it is comprised of four undergraduate programs: Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Health, Microbiology, and Neuroscience. There are also four graduate programs: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences, and Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology. The collection includes class notes, books, history materials,...

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The Records of the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Commission on Higher Education consists of materials relating to finances, student enrollment, teaching, research, reports, and planning regarding institutions of higher education in Colorado, specifically Colorado State University.

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The Records of the Colorado School of Agriculture document the secondary school established at Colorado Agricultural College in 1909, which provided practical agricultural instruction to students across Colorado. The collection contains published histories, programs, brochures, reports to the Dean, and a photo composite of the first graduating class in 1912.

Abstract The Colorado Space Grant at Colorado State University is part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, a federally funded program dedicated to assuring the vitality of the Nation and the quality of life through the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space resources. Space Grant Programs work to enhance the educational experience of students based on cooperative relationships among universities, colleges, industry, research organizations, and NASA....

Abstract The Records of the Colorado State University Libraries documents events, people, and organizations associated with the libraries at Colorado State University. The library at Colorado State University was established in 1880 in the Old Main building; today library services are centralized in the William E. Morgan Library, constructed in 1964. The collection includes information relating to the construction and renovation of Morgan Library, administrative correspondence, memos, letters,...

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The Colorado State University (CSU) Police Department was established in 1955 with the appointment of Wayne Teegarden to implement parking policies at the university. The collection consists of scrapbooks and documents chronicling the history of the police department that were assembled by Teegarden.

Abstract In 1941, the Colorado Agricultural Research Foundation formed to administer patents and also to receive and solicit gifts, grants, and bequests for the purpose of stimulating research at Colorado State University (CSU). In 1957 the foundation became the Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF) and supervised the procurement of grants and financial contributions for research in science, social sciences, and humanities. This collection consists primarily of the records of the...

Abstract The School of Education at Colorado State University offers courses of study in teaching and learning; organizational learning, performance, and change; and higher education leadership and counseling. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Records in the collection include papers, scrapbooks, photographs, negatives, slides, one floppy disk of photographs, videotapes, textiles, and ephemera. In addition to education files, club and fraternity records are in the...