Spur spotlights

“Programs at Spur will be significantly furthering CSU’s land grant mission of extension and outreach.”

“I cannot wait to follow students throughout their K-12 journey to see what animal health path they take.”

“There needs to be a recognition that for a lot of people, their relationship with food is one of scarcity and stress.”

“Getting involved will expand your horizons and lead to opportunities that you cannot predict.”

“We want this campus to serve as a hub for the community, so the voice of the community has been an integral part of informing it.”

“There is no place like Spur to take a cooking class in a true culinary kitchen housed in the same building as greenhouses and soil scientists that provide healthy foods for us chefs and dietitians to talk about!”

“CSU can be a catalyst for impactful collaborations and unlocking resources that typically get trapped within complex systems.”

“I know that Spur will become a place for engagement, education, and empowerment so that we can more effectively care for our families, our pets, and our planet.”

“[Spur will be] another door to access CSU talent and programs for the Denver and statewide community.”

“Spur is about healing, learning, inspiring, and changing the world.”

“I am thrilled to be a part of this project that will aid in furthering the understanding and sharing the value of improved animal health and the human-animal bond!”

“We want people to say ‘Wow…..did you see that?'”

“[The produce facility in Terra] could be the one stop shop for the minimally processed food industry for bringing a new product from concept to market.”

“Our hope is that Spur will foster innovation via colocation, collaboration, and community engagement to address [issues of food security] at local, regional, and global scales.”

“I expect outcomes [at Spur] that improve the livelihoods and quality of life of community members.”

“The world will look to us for the innovative ideas needed to feed future generations.”

“There is enormous need for young talented professionals to lead the development and introduction of new technologies, products, and businesses.”

“Rotation Index will create a live link with sensors on the green roof and in the lab’s greenhouses displaying the performance of plants in real-time.”

“I expect to have world-class green roof research at the Spur campus.”

“No other university is addressing the wicked challenges we collectively face in quite this way.”

“I hope students and adults alike are inspired by Spur’s state-of-the-art facilities and offerings.”

“The work we did to support the development of Spur and the entire National Western Center, it changed how Denver Water handles large, multiphase, master-planned projects.”

“Spur will be the intersection between the food and agribusiness communities in Colorado to create innumerable new opportunities to feed the world.”

“The Global Food Innovation Center at Spur is a unique opportunity to engage urban consumers in agricultural production and processing activities.”

“Colorado is home to a bustling food industry that is extremely health-conscious and is home to a diverse and unique agricultural system.”

“Spur represents opportunities for the future.”

“We can help Colorado evolve for the next 100 years.”

“I want to stimulate our curiosity with the National Western Center environment and expose dynamic conditions that are often taken for granted in our day to day lives.”

“CSU Spur will create a sense of community and connectivity to the surrounding neighborhoods in a way that was not in place previously.”

“The awe that I see on visitors’ faces every day – from the youngest minds to seasoned researchers, industry leaders, and lifelong learners – inspires me to continue pursuing my dream of making a difference in the world.”

“CSU Spur is built with systems thinking at its core, collaboration as its foundation, and innovation driving its growth.”

“Spur is a public destination for hands-on science experience.”

“Spur’s mission has always resonated with me, and I love the push for inclusivity and accessibility of higher education.”