Join us for the fourth annual ROTC Alumni Rendezvous during Military Appreciation Weekend! It’s sure to be a fun one as it once again coincides with the Border War football game vs. WY and the Bronze Boot Run! Reconnect with the Army ROTC Ram Battalion and the Air Force ROTC Mighty 90 for a reception on Friday and game-day activities on Saturday.
Annual ROTC Alumni Rendezvous
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Rendezvous 2024
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Veteran Tailgate | TBD
Military Appreciation Day | Kickoff 6:00pm
at the CSU vs. Wyoming Football Game
Canvas Stadium
751 W. Pitkin St. | Fort Collins, Colorado
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
ROTC Alumni Reception | 11:00am
Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center
701 W Pitkin St.| Fort Collins, Colorado
Wall of Fame Induction, Bronze Boot Ceremony | TBD
Tours and Demos at Military Science Building | TBD
Rendezvous 2023 – Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 | 3-8 p.m.
Tours and Demos at Military Science Building | 3-5 p.m.
ROTC Alumni Reception and Stalwart Wall of Fame Induction | 5-8 p.m.
Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center
701 W. Pitkin St. | Fort Collins, Colorado
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Veteran Tailgate | 1 p.m.
Northeast corner of Intramural Field #1
Fort Collins, Colorado
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Military Appreciation Day | Kickoff at 5 p.m.
at the CSU vs. San Diego State Football Game
Canvas Stadium
751 W. Pitkin St. | Fort Collins, Colorado
Rendezvous 2022 Highlights
Alumni attendance increased four times since the first ROTC Rendezvous in 2021. Det90 and Ram Battalion grads ranged from ’57 to ’22. The open house at the Military Science complex where “it hasn’t changed a lick” was routinely heard, kicked off the festivities. Alumni then attended a reception hosted by the Alumni Association followed by an on-field ceremony at Canvas Stadium for the arrival of the Bronze Boot Ball Run and induction of the first members of our ROTC Stalwart Wall of Fame, MG (Ret.) Robert Halverson ‘63 and Col Sheldon Godkin PAS ’79-83.
CSU recognized Military, Veteran, and ROTC during Military Appreciation game in epic fashion. Veteran Services and the Alumni Association hosted a joint ROTC/Student Veteran tailgate that was attended by more than 200. CSU Athletics invited ROTC Alumni to stand behind the football team as they took the field, the ROTC Advancement Council was honorary color guard, and Veterans and ROTC alumni alike were called out by seating section. 4ID display team was also recognized on field: M777, Stryker, JLTV, UH-60, and AH-64 with pregame fly over.
The CSU President guest of honor was COL (Ret.) Mike Matthies (Honorary Cannoneer), APMS at CSU from ’85-88. MG (Ret.) Halverson ’63 was the Alumni Association’s guest of honor and rang the stadium’s Old Main Bell, officially ending the tailgate. Many alums in attendance talked of making the ROTC Alumni Rendezvous weekend part of their annual tradition, planning their own class reunions to coincide.
Media Coverage of Rendezvous 2022
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2022 Bronze Boot Run
2022 Border War Football Game, CSU vs. WY
Bronze Boot & Wall of Fame
Rendezvous 2021 Highlights
CSU ROTC alumni and current cadets gathered in front of the historic Military Science and Annex buildings for an evening of celebration at the first ROTC Alumni Rendezvous. Alumni were shown the new Army Combat Fitness Test, demonstrated by the CSU Army ROTC Ram Battalion, and then moved to the back lawn for a drill and ceremony performance by the Air Force ROTC Detachment 90.
Following the demonstrations, alumni had the chance to try out their sharpshooter capabilities on the smokeless range inside the Annex. Refreshments, appetizers, and good stories were served throughout the evening while cadets had the chance to thank their scholarship donors personally for their generous contributions. The inaugural Rendezvous event inspired what is now a much anticipated annual CSU ROTC alumni tradition!
Cadets and cadre socializing at the inaugural ROTC Alumni Rendezvous in front of the Military Science Building.
Current Ram Battalion cadets, alumni, and guests enjoying a beautiful Colorado evening.