Which multi-resort ski pass is best? We compared 4.
Ski Area Management Program Lead Sunshine Swetnam recently spoke with the Washington Post on the increasing value of multi-resort passes.
Author Archives: Wes White
Student Nature Video Contest Launched
It comes as no surprise that many Rams thrive on being creative and spending their time enjoying and recreating in nature. However this truth is often overlooked in university settings such as the classroom. The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources has created an opportunity to celebrate Ram’s love of the outdoors and reward the best video submissions with a $1000 prize!
Remembering Dr. Nina Roberts – HDNR Alumna
We mourn for and celebrate HDNR Alumna Nina Roberts (Ph.D. – 2003), who passed on March 28th surrounded by friends and family. She peacefully transitioned after a courageous 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She made a lasting impact on many of the faculty who currently teach in HDNR and many more across the field of Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Conservation.
Honoring the life of Chancellor Emeritus Joe Blake
Joe Blake, chancellor emeritus of the CSU System and long-time advocate for higher education in Colorado, passed away Tuesday at the age of 86. In his emeritus role, the former chancellor remained a champion of CSU’s land-grant mission in Colorado community engagement, economic development, and higher-education access and opportunities for students, including as chair of CSU’s Master of Tourism Management program.
HOW SKIING CAN SURVIVE CLIMATE CHANGE
What are some of the innovations that we can expect to see within the ski industry as it adapts to climate change? Dr. Natalie Ooi and other industry experts weigh in on the future of skiing in a recent Wall Street Journal story.
Mo’olelo Pōkole – Learning Hawaiian Through Story
With a love for writing, conservation and language CSU student Mya Hunter has woven her collection of experiences growing up on O’ahu into her new book.
Congratulations HDNR 2020 Graduates!
On behalf of the entire Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources family, we would like to congratulate all 2020 graduates from our Natural Resource Tourism and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources majors! Although we can’t see each other in person, please know that we are all very proud of your accomplishments this year. Best of luck in all your future endeavors and take care!
Wildlife Value Shift Due to an Unexpected Path
CSU researchers have discovered that wildlife values have changed because wildlife are being re-classified to be in the same moral community that includes humans. Their data shows a widespread shift from domination to mutualism wildlife values over a 14-year period since 2004.
Helping the ski industry with better climate data
The ski slopes of the Rocky Mountain West are facing new challenges as a shifting climate brings shorter winters and more severe droughts.
New Accelerated Programs initiative helps CSU students graduate early
Colorado State University is now offering students the opportunity to complete participating degree programs in less time as part of the new Accelerated Programs initiative. A B.S. in Natural Resource Tourism can now be completed in 3 years.