Year 2 @ CSU supports second-year students and provides opportunities for students to enhance and maintain their connection to CSU!
More Year 2 @ CSU programs and events will be announced throughout the semester! Make sure to read your Year 2 @ CSU monthly newsletters at the beginning of each month to stay up to date!
February
First Friday Art Walk: Ben and Jerry's
Friday, February 3 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Meet at Ben and Jerry’s
Join the Year 2 Board and other second year students as they enjoy the sights of Old Town while learning a little bit about what Fort Collins has to offer! After getting a treat at Ben and Jerry’s, we’ll start the First Friday Art Walk, which is where 22 of Old Town’s galleries, museums, and art-minded shops stay open late for new showcases, interactive displays, and artist talks during this self-guided walking tour.
Year 2sday @ the Career Center
Tuesday, February 7 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Career Center (Bottom Floor of LSC)
Prepare for the All-Campus Career Fair by joining us at the Career Center to learn some helpful tips about how to prepare for the fair, how to network with employers, resume preparation etc. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a CSU padfolio. This is a free-flowing event; come when you can and leave when you want to!
Signing an Off-Campus Lease
Tuesday, February 14 | 12 PM – 1 PM
LSC 324
Signing a lease doesn’t have to be daunting if you know what to look for! Join Student Legal Services and Off Campus Life to learn about the process of signing a lease, how to work with landlords/ leasing offices, how to get your deposit back, and more helpful tips! Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Build a Budget Workshop
Tuesday, February 21 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Canvas Stadium Classroom 0202 (enter on the east side of the stadium along Meridian Ave.)
Join Canvas Credit union in an interactive workshop to learn how to build a budget to fit your needs! The workshop will feature free Krazy Karl’s, raffle prizes, and expert financial advice to set you up for financial success as you prepare to move off campus. Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
March
Creative Chill Out
Wednesday, March 1 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Location TBD
Being creative can help us reduce stress by giving our thinking mind a break. Creating something can be restorative, boosts our mood, and takes very little time. In this session, you will experience various ways to bring creative breaks in small moments of everyday life. No prior skills are required. Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Core Power Yoga Class
Thursday, March 2 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
CorePower Yoga Studio (2700 S College Ave.)
Turn stress into sweat. This signature class strengthens, balances, and detoxifies your entire body and mind as you move through postures and connected breath. Set to an energizing playlist, you’ll power up your practice like never before. All experience levels are welcome and there is no cost to attend this event. University transportation from campus to the Yoga studio is available if needed. The university shuttle for the class will depart from the Canvas Stadium parking lot #585 (new student tailgate lot) at 5:15 PM. Registration is required for this event.
Year 2sday with the Alumni Association
Tuesday, March 7 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Smith Alumni Center, Canvas Stadium (Northeast Corner by Braiden Hall)
Learn how the Alumni Association can support you as an alum AND as a current student. Come enjoy free Krazy Karl’s pizza while also learning some interesting facts about CSU history and traditions. This is a drop-in event! You are welcome to stop by at any time during the event!
Alumni Stories Dinner
Wednesday, March
22 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Smith Alumni Center, Canvas Stadium (Northeast
Corner by Braiden Hall)
It may not seem like it now, but graduation is right around
the corner! Come enjoy a free dinner catered by Los Tarascos and hear from recent alums about their journey post-graduation from CSU. Hear helpful tips about things you can do right now to set
you up for success for post-grad life. Registration is Required
for this event.
Halfway There Celebration
Tuesday, March 28 | 12 PM – 2 PM
Lory Student Center Ballrooms C&D
More information Coming Soon!
April
Credit 101
Monday, April 3 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Canvas Stadium Classroom 0202 (enter on the east side of the stadium along Meridian Ave.)
In this workshop, Canvas Credit Union staff will teach you the basics. Learn what credit is, how to build it, and tips for maintaining a healthy credit history. Free chipotle catering will be served for participants! Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.
First Friday Artwalk at Mary's Mountain Cookies
Friday,
April 7 | 5 PM – 7PM
Old Town | Meet at Mary’s
Mountain Cookies
Join the Year 2 Board and other second year
students as they enjoy the sights of Old Town while learning a little bit about
what Fort Collins has to offer! After getting a free cookie from Mary’s
Mountain Cookies we’ll start the First Friday Art Walk. This walk will feature 22
of Old Town’s galleries, museums, and art-minded shops staying open late for
new showcases, interactive displays, and artist talks during this self-guided
walking tour.
