Ram Walk Colorado State University

New Ram Walk design connects CSU community

The charge was to create something that embodied the word Stalwart. Being Stalwart is about being a loyal supporter of a team, a contributing member of the community.    

That idea of community is also what inspired CSU’s Ram Walk design. Each of the nearly 8-foot-tall letters spelling out STALWART features figures within completing various tasks ranging from playing sports to studying in a lab to hiking to the A. The designer said she wanted to highlight the variety of experiences at CSU that both set students apart and that bring them – and the surrounding community – together. 

One of the goals behind the Ram Walk refresh was to see the new design tie into the classroom, the campus and Fort Collins community. The completed project has provided a connection to those who helped allowing them to feel a sense of ownership and engagement when visiting the new Ram Walk.

Participants from across campus got involved including from departments such as Arts Management, Sport Management, Art & Art History, CSU Athletics, and CSU Marketing and Communications, and the Nancy Richardson Design Center.

More than 100 volunteers ranging from students to faculty and staff to alumni and members of the Fort Collins community helped with the final stenciling and painting of Ram Walk, including the entire CSU women’s volleyball team.

Full Story: Teamwork makes the dream work: New Ram Walk design connects CSU community on more than just game day