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Women and Philanthropy hosts several events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year that bring our community together to learn more about the exciting happenings at Colorado State University. We typically partner with other areas on campus to highlight the programs, research and impact.



Gather: Conversations to Inspire
Wednesday, April 30, 4-6 p.m.
Lory Student Center
Join the CSU community April 30 at Gather – Conversations to inspire, an annual event sponsored by Women in Philanthropy that celebrates the impact and accomplishments of women at CSU. This year’s event features an inspiring keynote by Dr. AnnMarie Thomas and an engaging panel discussion with top Colorado State University faculty.
Dr. AnnMarie Thomas is a writer, designer, roboticist, educator, author, technologist, and a director of creative teams working on ambitious challenges. She has spent her career working on projects that span disciplines in new ways, with global artists, Fortune 100 companies, and leading nonprofits. She is the author of Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of Innovation, the co-creator of Squishy Circuits, the co-founder and executive director of OK Go Sandbox, and much more.
Stay tuned for registration.

View Past Events
2024 Gather: Conversations to Inspire
Keynote Address from Donna Brazile
Panel of CSU Leaders Moderated by President Amy Parsons
2023 Gather: Conversations to Inspire
Keynote Address from Shelly Swanback, CEO of TTEC Engage
Panel of CSU Leaders Moderated by Interim Provost Jan Nerger
Recruiting and Supporting Women in Construction Lecture
2022 Gather: Conversations to Inspire
Keynote address from Amy Van Dyken Rouen
Lecture from Dr. Nicole Ehrhart

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