2nd Saturday at Spur (Focus on the Future)

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 […]

Sensory Testing: Kids and Parents Meat Foods

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

The Sensory Lab at CSU Spur will be running official taste-testing of processed meat convenience foods (hamburgers, meatballs, corn dogs, hot dogs). Sensory testing is open to children aged 5-12 […]

Music Performance for Focus on the Future

Hydro @ CSU Spur 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, CO, United States

We will have a special music performance in the theater; they will also be by the trout tank throughout the day in preparation for the performance at 1 p.m. 

Community Cooking Workshop: Corn Tortillas and Culture (free registration)

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

Join renowned chef Paula Thomas of the Ecological Kitchen on a tantalizing journey through Latino culture as she unravels the mysteries behind corn and tortillas. Delve into the agricultural history […]

CSU 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 […]

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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We’ll see you Saturday!

2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (April 13)! The theme is the Big Bloom.

Hope to see you there!