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CSU Spur of the Moment

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The CSU Spur of the Moment Podcast tackles the issues of food, water, health, and sustainability by talking with people making a difference in these fields and exploring the unique pathways that have led them to their current roles. Hosted by the Colorado State University System's new Spur campus in Denver, this podcast builds on its mission of addressing global challenges through research collaboration, experiential education, and a shared vision of inspiring the next generation.

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Food is Fun with Adam Schlegel

April 23, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

If you have ever been to one of Adam Schlegel’s restaurant ventures here in Denver, you probably understand his ethos: food is fun! From cozy brunch spots that aim to make breakfast a party, to a chicken joint inspired by his time in Australia, Adam is on a mission to make healthy food exciting! Adam is CEO of Cumulus Etc, a consulting company focused on food, beverage, agriculture, and sustainability. Some of the restaurants he’s had a hand in creating include Chook Charcoal Chick...

Water, Waste, and Reuse with Dr. Sybil Sharvelle

April 09, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Throughout her career, Dr. Sybil Sharvelle has been focused on the notion of fit-for-purpose water. That is, “How can we take various forms of wastewater (i.e. greywater, stormwater, etc..) and treat it to make it safe for human and agricultural consumption?”    A professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, Dr. Sharvelle also serves as the technical director for the Water TAP lab here at CSU Spur — a groundbreaking facility focu...

A Place for Everyone in Agriculture with Dr. LaKisha Odom

March 26, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Dr. Lakisha Odom, Scientific Program Director at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), firmly believes in the inclusivity of agriculture. She actively puts that to work by leveraging innovative science and interdisciplinary thinking to address the complex challenges in food and agriculture. Her work at FFAR bridges research and policy, aiming to tackle complex issues while inspiring future generations of diverse and multi-cultural food and ag scientists. She is unap...

The Future of Work with Joseph Fuller

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

The nature of work is evolving rapidly, posing both challenges and opportunities for companies. How do organizations adapt to this shifting landscape to attract and retain talent? That moving target is exactly what Joe Fuller is trying to hit. A Professor of Management Practice in General Management at the Harvard School of Business and co-lead of the school’s initiative, Managing the Future of Work, Joe Fuller spent nearly three decades in consulting, working with senior executives...

S2 E14: Science, Policy, and Communication with Brad Udall

May 30, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Brad Udall is a senior water and climate research scientist at Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Center. Though focused on the Colorado River Basin, he is an expert in hydrology and policy-related concerns of the American West, where his work often weaves together science, policy, and communication about these complicated issues. Brad holds an engineering degree from Stanford and an MBA from Colorado State University.  Colorado River Science Website Colorado Water Center ...

Science, Policy, and Communication with Brad Udall

May 30, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Brad Udall is a senior water and climate research scientist at Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Center. Though focused on the Colorado River Basin, he is an expert in hydrology and policy-related concerns of the American West, where his work often weaves together science, policy, and communication about these complicated issues. Brad holds an engineering degree from Stanford and an MBA from Colorado State University.  Colorado River Science Website Colorado Water Center ...

Agriculture's Wicked Problems with Kim Stackhouse-Lawson

May 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and the Director of AgNext — a program at CSU tasked with finding solutions to feeding 12.3 billion people by the end of this century. That might seem like a seriously wicked problem, but it is one that requires addressing, and Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson and her team at AgNext are working diligently to find answers.  AgNext Website AgNext on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Theme Music: “Work” by Ke...

S2 E13: Agriculture's Wicked Problems with Kim Stackhouse-Lawson

May 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and the Director of AgNext — a program at CSU tasked with finding solutions to feeding 12.3 billion people by the end of this century. That might seem like a seriously wicked problem, but it is one that requires addressing, and Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson and her team at AgNext are working diligently to find answers.  AgNext Website AgNext on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Theme Music: “Work” by Ke...

S2E13: Agriculture's Wicked Problems with Kim Stackhouse-Lawson

May 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and the Director of AgNext — a program at CSU tasked with finding solutions to feeding 12.3 billion people by the end of this century. That might seem like a seriously wicked problem, but it is one that requires addressing, and Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson and her team at AgNext are working diligently to find answers.  AgNext Website AgNext on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Theme Music: “Work” by Ke...

Better Buildings for a Sustainable Future with Ben Shepherd

May 02, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Ben Shepherd is the director and planning practice leader at Atelier Ten, an environmental design consulting firm based in New York City. Ben has extensive experience with urban ecology, renewable energy, and green development. He's worked on plans including commercial, university, government, and transportation projects, and has consulted on more than 100 high-performance building projects. Ben also teaches environmental design courses at the Yale School of Architecture. Atelier T...

S2 E12: Better Buildings for a Sustainable Future with Ben Shepherd

May 02, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Ben Shepherd is the director and planning practice leader at Atelier Ten, an environmental design consulting firm based in New York City. Ben has extensive experience with urban ecology, renewable energy, and green development. He's worked on plans including commercial, university, government, and transportation projects, and has consulted on more than 100 high-performance building projects. Ben also teaches environmental design courses at the Yale School of Architecture. Atelier T...

S2 E11: Health and Well-being in Populations with Sheryl Magzamen

April 11, 2023 16:44 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

What is influencing the health and well-being of populations? Why do people in some neighborhoods develop diseases when those in other neighborhoods don’t? These kinds of questions are often at the forefront of Dr. Sheryl Magzamen’s day-to-to life. Sheryl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Sciences at Colorado State University and her work is primarily focused on understanding the relative contribution of social factors and environmental ex...

Health and Well-being in Populations with Sheryl Magzamen

April 11, 2023 16:44 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

What is influencing the health and well-being of populations? Why do people in some neighborhoods develop diseases when those in other neighborhoods don’t? These kinds of questions are often at the forefront of Dr. Sheryl Magzamen’s day-to-to life. Sheryl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Sciences at Colorado State University and her work is primarily focused on understanding the relative contribution of social factors and environmental ex...

A University System for Everybody with Tony Frank

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

What does it mean to be the Chancellor of a state university system? Dr. Tony Frank joined CSU in 1993 and served in a variety of capacities before becoming university President in 2008. In 2015 he moved into a dual role as president and chancellor of the CSU System — a network of three degree-granting campuses, as well as the CSU Spur campus in Denver, and the CSU Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico.  CSU System Website Colorado State University Website CSU Pueblo...

S2 E10: A University System for Everybody with Tony Frank

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

What does it mean to be the Chancellor of a state university system? Dr. Tony Frank joined CSU in 1993 and served in a variety of capacities before becoming university President in 2008. In 2015 he moved into a dual role as president and chancellor of the CSU System — a network of three degree-granting campuses, as well as the CSU Spur campus in Denver, and the CSU Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico.  CSU System Website Colorado State University Website CSU Pueblo...

S2 E9: Managing a Water Utility During a Water Crisis with Jim Lochhead

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Jim Lochhead was appointed as the CEO of Denver Water in 2010, where he oversees the management of the drinking water for Denver and the surrounding suburbs. Prior to his tenure at Denver Water, Jim held a variety of positions including working in private law practice on natural resource issues in the US and around the world. Jim will be leaving Denver Water this spring but will leave behind a lasting legacy on the biggest water utility in the mountain region.  Denver Water Website...

S2E9: Managing a Water Utility During a Water Crisis with Jim Lochhead

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Jim Lochhead was appointed as the CEO of Denver Water in 2010, where he oversees the management of the drinking water for Denver and the surrounding suburbs. Prior to his tenure at Denver Water, Jim held a variety of positions including working in private law practice on natural resource issues in the US and around the world. Jim will be leaving Denver Water this spring but will leave behind a lasting legacy on the biggest water utility in the mountain region.  Denver Water Website...

Managing a Water Utility During a Water Crisis with Jim Lochhead

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Jim Lochhead was appointed as the CEO of Denver Water in 2010, where he oversees the management of the drinking water for Denver and the surrounding suburbs. Prior to his tenure at Denver Water, Jim held a variety of positions including working in private law practice on natural resource issues in the US and around the world. Jim will be leaving Denver Water this spring but will leave behind a lasting legacy on the biggest water utility in the mountain region.  Denver Water Website...

S2 E8: Kate Greenberg and the Future of Agriculture

February 14, 2023 19:24 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In December 2018, Governor Jared Polis appointed Kate Greenberg as Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture. Kate brings more than 12 years of working in agriculture that spans from legislative advocacy to working directly in the field. In her current role, Kate provides leadership and direction serving producers operating more than 38,700 farms and ranches in the state. Department of Agriculture Website Follow Kate on Instagram Connect with the Department of Ag. on LinkedIn Theme...

S2E8: Kate Greenberg and the Future of Agriculture

February 14, 2023 19:24 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In December 2018, Governor Jared Polis appointed Kate Greenberg as Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture. Kate brings more than 12 years of working in agriculture that spans from legislative advocacy to working directly in the field. In her current role, Kate provides leadership and direction serving producers operating more than 38,700 farms and ranches in the state. Department of Agriculture Website Follow Kate on Instagram Connect with the Department of Ag. on LinkedIn Theme...

Kate Greenberg and the Future of Agriculture

February 14, 2023 19:24 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In December 2018, Governor Jared Polis appointed Kate Greenberg as Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture. Kate brings more than 12 years of working in agriculture that spans from legislative advocacy to working directly in the field. In her current role, Kate provides leadership and direction serving producers operating more than 38,700 farms and ranches in the state. Department of Agriculture Website Follow Kate on Instagram Connect with the Department of Ag. on LinkedIn Theme...

S2E7: Water in the West Global Solutions: Innovation and Investment Panel

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

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S2 E7: Water in the West Global Solutions: Innovation and Investment Panel

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Water Foundry's Website ICI Fund's Website Theme Music: “Work” by Ketsa Production: Kevin Samuelson

Water in the West Global Solutions: Innovation and Investment Panel

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

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S2 E6: Diana Wall and the Solutions to Global Issues in the Soil

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

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S2E6: Diana Wall and the Solutions to Global Issues in the Soil

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

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Diana Wall and the Solutions to Global Issues in the Soil

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

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S2 E5: Linda Appel Lipsius and Community Through Gardening

December 13, 2022 22:01 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

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Linda Appel Lipsius and Community Through Gardening

December 13, 2022 22:01 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

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S2E5: Linda Appel Lipsius and Community Through Gardening

December 13, 2022 22:01 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

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S2 E4: Brian Dunbar and Building Better Cities

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

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S2E4: Brian Dunbar and Building Better Cities

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

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Brian Dunbar and Building Better Cities

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

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S2 E3: Captain Casey Barton Behravesh and the intersection of humans, plants, animals, and disease.

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

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S2E3: Captain Casey Barton Behravesh and the intersection of humans, plants, animals, and disease.

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

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Captain Casey Barton Behravesh and the intersection of humans, plants, animals, and disease.

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

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Keeping Kids Healthy with Safe Water, Toilets, and Hygiene with Cindy Kushner

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

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S2 E2: Keeping Kids Healthy with Safe Water, Toilets, and Hygiene with Cindy Kushner

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

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S2E2: Keeping Kids Healthy with Safe Water, Toilets, and Hygiene with Cindy Kushner

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

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The Intersection of Food and Agriculture with James Pritchett

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

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S2 E1: The Intersection of Food and Agriculture with James Pritchett

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Colorado State University School of Agricultural Sciences Website Follow @csuagsci on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Connect with The College of Agricultural Sciences on LinkedIn Theme Music: “Work” by Ketsa Production: Kevin Samuelson

S2E1: The Intersection of Food and Agriculture with James Pritchett

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Colorado State University School of Agricultural Sciences Website Follow @csuagsci on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Connect with The College of Agricultural Sciences on LinkedIn Theme Music: “Work” by Ketsa Production: Kevin Samuelson

S2: The Intersection of Food and Agriculture with James Pritchett

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Colorado State University School of Agricultural Sciences Website Follow @csuagsci on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Connect with The College of Agricultural Sciences on LinkedIn Theme Music: “Work” by Ketsa Production: Kevin Samuelson

Bringing water to people globally with Eleanor Allen

April 05, 2022 06:01 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

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Bringing Water to People Globally with Eleanor Allen

April 05, 2022 06:01 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

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The Science of Substance Use with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta

March 01, 2022 07:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Street drugs are changing rapidly in the United States and pose great risk to individuals and to public health overall. Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta is an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina, who believes that involving people who use drugs in his research is critical to a holistic understanding of the issue. Dr. Dasgupta and his team study how street drugs are changing, share lifesaving information with the public, and inspire future research in the space. Twitter: @nabarund...

The science of substance use with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta

March 01, 2022 07:01 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Street drugs are changing rapidly in the United States and pose great risk to individuals and to public health overall. Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta is an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina, who believes that involving people who use drugs in his research is critical to a holistic understanding of the issue. Dr. Dasgupta and his team study how street drugs are changing, share lifesaving information with the public, and inspire future research in the space. Twitter: @nabarund...

Anthony Garcia Builds Community Through Art

February 01, 2022 07:01 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Anthony Garcia Sr. is Executive Director of The Birdseed Collective, a Denver organization serving the Globeville neighborhood – where Anthony grew up – as well as surrounding north Denver communities. The organization connects community members with art, music, and civic projects and fills a variety of other needs, including regular food distribution. A mural and graffiti artist, Anthony will create a water-themed mural as part of the Hydro building at CSU Spur. Instagram: @birds...

Anthony Garcia builds community through art

February 01, 2022 07:01 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Anthony Garcia Sr. is Executive Director of The Birdseed Collective, a Denver organization serving the Globeville neighborhood – where Anthony grew up – as well as surrounding north Denver communities. The organization connects community members with art, music, and civic projects and fills a variety of other needs, including regular food distribution. A mural and graffiti artist, Anthony will create a water-themed mural as part of the Hydro building at CSU Spur. Instagram: @birds...

Connecting Animal and Human Welfare with Dr. Mark Stetter

January 18, 2022 07:01 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Dr. Mark Stetter’s career has revolved around working with animals – from beluga whales to gorillas to dogs. While working at Disney, he pioneered the first on-show veterinary hospital, allowing visitors to watch live procedures happen at Animal Kingdom. During his tenure as Dean of CSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, he brought forward the concept of an on-show clinic for companion animal veterinary medicine – now that first-of-its-kind clinic will open at ...

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