Dear Colleagues,

Every day at Colorado State University, we see what it means to rise. We see it in classrooms and labs, in offices and student spaces, and in the thoughtful moments where your care and commitment make the success of our students possible.

Today is Rams Rise, our 24-hour philanthropy challenge. It is a day to come together as a community and affirm what we already know to be true: our collective effort changes lives, our shared purpose strengthens student success, and our land-grant mission is carried forward.

Rams Rise is about participation as much as philanthropy. Each action, whether a gift, a shared story, or a word of encouragement, contributes to a larger impact that none of us creates alone.

There are many ways to take part today, in whatever way feels right for you:

• Share why you rise with your network using #CSUDayofGiving and #RamsRise.
• Join the celebration with colleagues and students on the Lory Student Center Plaza from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Make a gift of any size, if you are able, to support the area of CSU that matters most to you.

When we come together on Rams Rise, we remind our students that they are supported. We remind one another that this community is built on care for one another and a shared commitment to our future.

Thank you for the work you do every day for our students and for Colorado State University. We are grateful to be part of this community with you.

Sincerely,

Amy Parsons
President

Lise M. Youngblade
Provost and Executive Vice President