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Susan Howard, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies,  College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will deliver the keynote address, “Gaming to Uncover Unseen Links Between People, Animals, and Ecosystems,” at Colorado State University’s One Health Day Celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Fort Collins, CO. 

Meet Susan Vetter Ricker, an SIS Senior, majoring in Bachelor of Individualized Study with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Technology.  Aside from being a student, Susan is the Director of Operations for a national water industry trade association, where she bridges the worlds of advanced technology and critical infrastructure. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding artificial intelligence—not just as a tool for innovation, but as a catalyst for ethical problem-solving and collaborative progress.

Dr. Al Fuertes, SIS professor, has just returned from Indonesia after a week-long facilitation on trauma healing as part of the Trauma Healing Training for Community Facilitators, which included participants from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Germany.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Casey Klemmer, MAIS '23, with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award in women and gender studies. Klemmer is a humanitarian aid worker and LGBTQ rights advocate supporting refugees in Samos, Greece. Klemmer has worked across Europe and on the border in Greece, Serbia, and Morocco, providing psychosocial support and essential services to displaced communities.

Meet Aisun Abedinzadeh, a Senior in SIS pursuing a major in Human Development & Family Science with a double major in Psychology.

English major Amaiyah-Monet Parker and Integrative Studies major Alessaundra Shallal presented posters in OSCAR's Celebration of Student Research and Impact. Shallal expressed gratitude for Manuel-Scott’s “unwavering” support over nearly two years, crediting her mentorship for enabling her to pursue her research across semesters and “maintain faith in the progression of inclusion in academia.”

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Zavin Smith with the 2025 School of Integrative Studies/Bachelor of Individualized Studies Distinguished Alumni Award. Smith is a dedicated professional with a robust background in higher education advancement.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Cher Weixia Chen with the 2024 CHSS faculty civic excellence award. Chen is an associate professor in the School of Integrative Studies, the founder of the Human Rights and Global Justice Initiative, a senior scholar with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, and a faculty fellow of the Institute for a Sustainable Earth, George Mason University.