CSU Department of Occupational Therapy

05/28/2026

2nd-year OTD Ram and Boys and Girls Club alumnus Malachi Haynes is an exemplary ambassador for both B&GC and CSU! 💚⭐️

Malachi recently hosted the 65th Annual Gala for Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, where he discussed how his formative experience in the Club led him to where he is today as a proud Health and Exercise Science alumnus and to his bright future as an OT!

Way to go, Malachi, we are so incredibly proud of you!

05/21/2026

Big congratulations to Hannah Anderson, Emma Bise, and Eden Irrgang! These Occupational Therapy Students were selected as finalists to present their innovative assistive technology solution at the RESNA 2026 Student Design Challenge. RESNA is the largest assistive technology society in North America, and these three were the only non-engineering students among the six finalist teams!

What did they develop? The "Clip Buddy" - an assistive technology device to support individuals with limited upper extremity function in using hair clips. The project was a semester-long, team-based design experience in Jaewon Kang's OT761 Inclusive Technology course.

After Hannah and Eden presented at RESNA, Emma presented at the OT Knowledge Exchange and received the Best OTD Poster Award from the judges.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Occupational Therapy Outstanding Grad, Amanda Wimmer!

Amanda has earned a doctorate in OT while growing and raising a family! WOW! Amazing work in a rigorous program while having one of the hardest (and most awesome!) jobs - being a mom!

We can't wait to see the amazing impact you have on the world, Amanda! Congrats!

Read more about Amanda:
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05/11/2026

05/08/2026

This year’s OT Knowledge Exchange accomplished the mission of connecting evidence to practice — and we had a blast while we were at it! 🤝

Bringing together practitioners, students, researchers, and staff, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to learn, collaborate, and celebrate our incredible field.

A special thank you to Dr. Lisa Juckett, whose powerful keynote address inspired us all to continue focusing our work on serving our communities 💚💛

Find all the photos from the event 🔗 col.st/pq4m6

04/17/2026

It's that time of year! Don't miss your chance to register for the 24th Occupational Therapy Knowledge Exchange!

Join us at CSU's Canvas Stadium on May 1 and learn from colleagues to connect evidence to practice.

Please register by April 27, 2026 here: https://col.st/s0lk8

04/16/2026

Last week, our OT students spent time at the Assistive Technology Resource Center exploring tools designed to make learning more accessible for everyone. 💻✨ From reading and note‑taking to writing and workplace tasks, the ATRC offers technology that helps remove barriers and support success across school and beyond.

04/02/2026

Join us for the 2026 Knowledge Exchange Event, where research and community converge 🤝

Our 24th OT Knowledge Exchange will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium. Registration closes Monday, April 27, so secure your spot!

This year’s theme is all about Connections: Connecting Research to Practice & Practice to Research. Come spend the day learning, sharing, and building community.

🎓 Earn 5 CEUs when you register and attend!
📅 Event Highlights:
- Morning coffee & networking
- Keynote by Dr. Lisa Juckett
- Dual-track sessions + poster viewing
- Lunch provided
- Student mentor roundtables & workshops
- Awards
- 🎉 Happy Hour Reception to close out the day!

Register today! 🔗 col.st/536lm

03/04/2026

Say hello to these inductees to the CSU OT Phy Theta Epsilon, the OT national honor society!

Congratulations to all the first-year and second-year students who were inducted and attended. Also thank you to Dr. Yoo, our invited guest speaker, and the officers for organizing the event.

02/27/2026

Our CSU OT Rams went global! 🌏✨
Three faculty, four Ph.D. students, and many alumni presented their research at the 2026 World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

Beyond celebrating each other’s presentations, the group explored the culture, flavors, and beauty of Bangkok together.

We couldn’t be prouder of our Rams representing CSU on an international platform! 🐏💚💛