This calendar highlights scheduled events and demonstrations that are in addition to daily activities – learn more about activities in all three buildings!

All programs at CSU Spur are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Calendar is subject to change.

Sensory Testing: Sourdough Bread

Terra @ CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

The Sensory Lab at CSU Spur will be running official taste-testing of sourdough bread. Sensory testing is open to individuals over the age of 18 who do not have a […]

CSU Spur guided tour (free registration)

CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Join a CSU Spur volunteer for a guided tour of the Vida, Terra, and Hydro buildings at CSU Spur. Register. Please note: You DO NOT need a tour to visit […]

Wiz Kid season one launch!

Virtual , United States

Wiz Kid is here to take you on an exciting journey, sparking curiosity and unveiling the wonders of science! Follow along with Wiz Kid as she explores plants, cooking, the […]

CSU Spur guided tour (free registration)

CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Join a CSU Spur volunteer for a guided tour of the Vida, Terra, and Hydro buildings at CSU Spur. Register. Please note: You DO NOT need a tour to visit […]

2nd Saturday at Spur (The Big Bloom)

CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Every 2nd Saturday of the month, visit CSU Spur for free, family-friendly fun! On 2nd Saturdays at Spur, there are dozens of hands-on activities, educational programs, and fun ways to wear […]

CSU Spur guided tour (free registration)

CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Join a CSU Spur volunteer for a guided tour of the Vida, Terra, and Hydro buildings at CSU Spur. Register. Please note: You DO NOT need a tour to visit […]

Colorado GROW Youth Institute Day (registration required)

CSU Spur 4817 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Join the Colorado GROW Youth Institute Day for a free, one-day event where students in grades 9-12 can present research, connect with global leaders, explore food and agriculture opportunities, and […]

JOCELYN HITTLE

Associate Vice Chancellor for CSU Spur & Special Projects, CSU System

Jocelyn Hittle is primarily focused on helping to create the CSU System’s new Spur campus at the National Western Center, and on supporting campus sustainability goals across CSU’s campuses. She sits on the Denver Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Council, on the Advisory Committee for the Coors Western Art Show, and is a technical advisor for the AASHE STARS program.

Prior to joining CSU, Jocelyn was the Associate Director of PlaceMatters, a national urban planning think tank, and worked for the Orton Family Foundation. She has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

Jocelyn grew up in Colorado and spends her free time in the mountains or exploring Denver.

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TONY FRANK

Chancellor, CSU System

Dr. Tony Frank is the Chancellor of the CSU System. He previously served for 11 years as the 14th president of CSU in Fort Collins. Dr. Frank earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. and residencies in pathology and toxicology at Purdue. Prior to his appointment as CSU’s president in 2008, he served as the University’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the Pathology Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was appointed to a dual role as Chancellor in 2015 and became full-time System chancellor in July 2019.

Dr. Frank serves on a number of state and national boards, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, and has been honored with state and national awards for his leadership in higher education.

Dr. Frank and his wife, Dr. Patti Helper, have three daughters.

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