From myth maps to the metaverse: Geography Professor Merrill Johnson retires
After an exceptional forty-plus-year career of service and leadership in higher education, CSU Professor of Geography Merrill Johnson is retiring.
The Art of Research: Kathleen Galvin
CSU University Distinguished Professor and anthropologist Kathleen Galvin talks about how her time living among nomadic African communities forever changed her view of people and the world.
What can the discovery of two medieval Silk Road cities teach us about urbanism today?
Cutting-edge drone-based lidar allowed archaeologists to capture stunning details of two newly documented trade cities high in the mountains of Uzbekistan.
CSU’s Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities Announces 2024-2025 Faculty Fellows
The Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities at Colorado State University has named five College of Liberal Arts faculty members as Faculty Fellows for 2024-2025: Kari Anderson, Carrie Chenault, Jessica Jackson, Tobi Jacobi and Emily Moore. The Faculty Fellows Program is designed to support and promote humanities-oriented scholarship and to foster fellowship among humanities faculty who either already conduct engaged research or are interested in doing so.
Clark Building construction updates: August 2024
After everyone moved out, Clark B demolition started in Summer 2024. Included in this article are department and unit relocations, access to Clark C, and what to expect in fall.
Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts
Thorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2024
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2024.
CSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers leaves large impact
After eight years at CSU, the College of Liberal Arts dean heads to Iowa State University as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
More flamingo, anyone? How to dine like the ancient Romans
Food has always been the great unifier. We gather around the table and work things out by breaking bread. For students in Colorado State University archaeology/anthropology instructor Emily Wilson’s class, food is teaching them a lot about what has – and hasn’t – changed in the past 2,700 years.
CLA Faculty Commencement Speaker for Fall 2023: Kate Browne
We proudly introduce Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Geography Kate Brown as our College of Liberal Arts Fall 2023 Commencement Speaker.