Good morning, Fort Collins.

On Oct. 3, the 12th annual Tour de Corgi brought space-themed fun to Fort Collins with meet-ups, vendor booths, and a costume contest at Civic Center Park.

The event titled Sploots in Space featured over 1,500 participants and supported local pet charities.

CSU hosted Friday Night Lights on Oct.

2 at the Lory Student Center West Lawn where students, alumni and families enjoyed a bonfire lighting (and a drone show) ahead of the homecoming football game against Oregon State University.

CSU opened its new Veterinary Hospital & Education Complex on Thursday, Oct.

1 near Drake Road. The $230 million project expands the vet program with more hands-on training and increased enrollment capacity (partly funded by state HB24-1231) to help ease the local veterinary care shortage.

Colorado State University honored 13 alumni during the Distinguished Alumni Awards on Oct.

1 – part of Homecoming and Family Weekend celebrations. Awardees such as Dr. Apryl Steele and Kathleen Pitre recognized the university's impact on their careers as they celebrated achievements and community contributions.

Colorado State women's soccer lost 3-0 to No. 19 Utah State on Sunday, Oct.

4 at home. Utah State scored in the second half as goalkeeper Addison Huber made seven saves, and the Rams will look to bounce back against Gonzaga on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.

CSU swimmer Kayda Geyer, the top-ranked recruit for the swimming & diving program, finished top-six in every event at the Front Range Invitational on Oct.2, boosting the Rams’ score as they aim to qualify for postseason Pac-12 meets while enjoying support from teammates including her sister Maddi.