Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Local activists from NoCo4Palestine marched 14 miles from Fort Collins to Loveland on Oct.
11 to show solidarity with Palestinians displaced by the Gaza conflict. They gathered at the Old Town Library and delivered letters to elected officials along South College Avenue—calling for local accountability amid national inaction.
🎭 Culture
CSU Alumni Association hosted Homecoming Weekend in Fort Collins that drew thousands of Rams to celebrate long-standing traditions like a bonfire and a football game.
This annual event, which began in 1914, continues to unite past and present students+ boost school pride.
🎓 Education
CSU student Santino Martinez-Richardson uses an erasable whiteboard with new messages each day as a silent protest to promote free speech on campus.
He said his project began as a personal idea and now aims to inspire fellow students to share their views (he studies ethnic studies).
Yesterday, students visited the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Complex in Denver where vet techs demonstrated hands-on procedures—students later practiced the skills on stuffed animals.
CSU will host more outreach events this week to boost interest in the vet tech field and help combat the national shortage.
After weeklong protests over its revised free speech rules, Colorado State University restored its 2022 policy on Oct 9.
Students who chalked messages on the Lory Student Center Plaza protested the policy change + raised concerns about First Amendment rights.
On Oct. 14, Colorado State University held a full-day symposium on artificial intelligence with partners including Microsoft, Accenture and Fort Collins to discuss AI’s role in education.
Leaders introduced CSU’s new AI Hub featuring CSUGPT and previewed RamGPT — a tool set to simplify student services in the coming spring.
🎉 Fort Collins Events
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Joe Samba Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Cost not specified — Experience the rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul of Joe Samba in an intimate setting.
Run Fur Fun Spooktacular
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Odell Brewing Company — Costumed participation encouraged — Enjoy a festive 5k run with your furry friends in a vibrant community setting.
Patrick Warburton Live Comedy
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of beloved TV actor Patrick Warburton.
Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No experience necessary — Enjoy weekly international folk dancing in a relaxed atmosphere.
Student-Led Candidate Forum | PSD Board of Education
Candidates for open seats on the Poudre School District Board of Education will face voters at a student-led candidate forum hosted by Liberty Common High School. The following candidates will be participating in this forum: • District C | Karla Baise • District C | Sabrina Herrick • District D | Coronda Ziegler • District E | Andrew Spain As a public charter school within PSD, Liberty Common School benefits from informed, pro-charter leadership on the district board. Community members and charter-school families are encouraged to attend, be visible, and stay informed about the individuals seeking election to this important governing body.
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Embrace the beauty of outdoor painting while mastering the art of capturing nature's light and colors.
WookieFoot Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of music and charity with WookieFoot, a band that embodies art and community spirit.
The Makers Hive Market
12-5 p.m. — Shop Foothills — Free admission — Explore handmade goods from local artisans and enjoy a cozy fall atmosphere.
Fall Dirt Pile Cyclocross Bike Race Series
4-7 p.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Online registration only — Enjoy an exciting series of cyclocross races hosted by SendTown Bike Club in the heart of Fort Collins.
Melvin Seals Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the musical journey of Melvin Seals, a key figure in the jam band scene.
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