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Zoë D’Agostino

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Role: LIFE Biology Program Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences, CSU

How are you connected to CSU Spur?

I am the program coordinator and instructor for LIFE biology courses that take place at CSU Spur.

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

I “officially” joined the Spur family in December 2022. Spur’s mission has always resonated with me, and I love the push for inclusivity and accessibility of higher education. Spurring creativity, curiosity, and innovation is an awesome motto; one that I work to emulate.

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

I expect to see a cohesive, interconnected community that shares a mutual appreciation for creativity, curiosity, and innovation — a community that supports one another and fosters inclusive access to education.

What would you like others to know about Spur?

That hybrid LIFE Biology (college-level) courses are being offered now at CSU Spur, and they are AWESOME!! Come learn about LIFE on a different level than you ever have before. From the chemical building blocks of life, such as DNA, all the way through learning about plants, animals, and diverse populations — we talk about it all and learn how to apply our knowledge to real-world situations!

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!

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