Good morning, Fort Collins.

CSU held its Fall Address and University Picnic on Sept.

23 where President Parsons noted that change is constant and recognized challenges faculty face in higher ed — union members and students also shared their views on the event's impact.

Colorado State University plans to open its Julie and Barney Feinblum Herb Garden near the University Center for the Arts this fall.

The living classroom will offer students and community members tours, workshops + course labs for hands-on herb study.

On Sept.23, the ASCSU Senate ratified Abe Mapatano as its AI literacy coordinator (despite conflict of interest concerns) and approved Nick Nye as Associate Director of Traditions and Programming while discussing new funding measures; the senate will reconvene on Sept.30.

CSU men's basketball built on extensive offseason work as returning players practiced on Sept.

24 at the CSU indoor facility to prepare for its first Pac-12 season. The team aims to boost on-court chemistry and build a strong foundation this season.

Colorado State swimming and diving will join the Pac-12 after 27 seasons in the Mountain West.

The Rams will face Washington State on Oct. 17 at the Edora Pool Ice Center and begin their schedule with the Front Range Invitational on Oct. 2-3.