First faculty member for the Father Don Willette Professorship for Theological Studies
The first faculty member to fill the endowed Willette position is Douglas Finn, Ph.D., a one-year visiting professor of Catholic studies.
Bridging Two Worlds
Two students discuss tradition, philosophy, and Native American identity at CSU Two philosophy majors had an unlikely connection. Weston Jones, named CLA Outstanding Grad, is Oglala Lakota and a first-generation student from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Maeve Marley, an Irish American student from Denver and Philosophy Outstanding Grad, led an alternative break […]
For the Love of the Game, and Each Other
The Ethics Bowl Team competed in the national championship this year, bolstered by their intellectual curiosity, diverse majors, and deep friendships. “Sometimes I come here just for the sake of listening because I know I’ll hear interesting things that I’ve never thought about. It’s like a TED talk, but you actually get to participate. It’s […]
Welcoming Willette Visiting Professor, Douglas Finn
After a delay brought on by the pandemic, this fall semester marks the official launch of the endowed faculty position established by Father Don Willette. Father Don’s pursuit of this position has deep roots as he has always seen a need to reach young people, especially college students. Father Don understands the university as “providing […]
Department Year-in-Review: 2020-2021
Bernie and Linda Rollin retire after five decades at CSU Bernie Rollin served as a University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and the university bioethicist, along with appointments in Animal Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. He came to CSU in 1969 where he has remained for the past five decades. Bernie is the author or editor of […]
Meet our 2021 Graduates!
Weston Jones, Outstanding CLA Grad of Spring 2021 Weston Jones, a 2021 CLA Outstanding Grad, is graduating with a philosophy major and legal studies minor. Hailing from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Weston sees himself following in a long line of Lakota philosophers. “My life is rooted in the traditional ways of the Lakota. I […]
Celebrating Bernie and Linda Rollin
Bernie and Linda Rollin reflect on their five decades at CSU Famed animal ethicist Bernie Rollin and Logic Director Linda Rollin retire after decades at CSU. Bernie, a University Distinguished Professor, earned an international reputation as the father of veterinary medical ethics, and some have said he has alleviated more animal pain than anyone else […]
Mac McGoldrick on Finding Purpose
Philosophy instructor Mac McGoldrick is featured in the Winter 2020 edition of the CLA Magazine. Finding Purpose: The Discipline of Spiritual Health Pursuing a monastic, religious, and spiritual life isn’t available to everyone. But for Mac McGoldrick, philosophy instructor, the pursuit of questions about spiritual practice and self inquiry have informed his own life, his teaching, and […]
Outstanding Grad: Weston Jones, College of Liberal Arts
Weston Jones estimates that he has helped nearly 100 incoming first-year and transfer students find their way within the campus community over the past three years.
Rabbi Gorelik sworn in as Colorado National Guard’s newest chaplain
Gorelik will be the only rabbi in anyone’s memory to serve as a chaplain in the Colorado National Guard.