Julie Kallenberger

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Role: Associate Director, Colorado Water Center

How are you connected to CSU Spur?  

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the CSU Spur team to bring the vision of the new Hydro Building to life. I’ve served on the education program committee, assisted with developing a graduate degree program for the Western Water Policy Institute, and recently joined the planning committee for the annual Water in the West Symposium. Together with the rest of the CoWC staff, we are committed to engaging water experts at our main CSU campus with all the opportunities at Spur’s Hydro building.

When did you get involved with Spur and why is it important to you?  

My journey with Spur began in 2015 when CoWC hosted a listening session with campus faculty and staff to hear their ideas for how CSU’s main campus can engage in new and exciting opportunities for research and education that serve our future students. CSU exists to educate and train our students to address the critical and interdisciplinary challenges we face in Colorado and the West, and I feel that Spur offers new ways to meet our responsibilities as a land-grant institution.

What outcomes have you seen or do you expect from work at Spur?  

I hope students and adults alike are inspired by Spur’s state-of-the-art facilities and offerings. Spur will provide collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and communities near and far. CSU is known for its work on complex topics, including water, food, and health, so its integration with Spur makes for a perfect match.

What would you like others to know about Spur?  

Spur is a destination for all ages and backgrounds to invest in a shared connection with our water resources, food, agricultural heritage, and the well-being of our animals. ALL are invited to learn and celebrate with us!

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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