CSU Pueblo accepting crypto donations, public school students to receive awards

A statue of Tundra sits in front of Massari Arena on the campus of Colorado State University Pueblo.

The Colorado State College Pueblo Basis is now accepting cryptocurrency donations beneath a partnership with Atlanta-based Bitpay.

The college determined to simply accept cryptocurrency donations following donor requests and to extend engagement with youthful donors, the Basis mentioned in an announcement.

“The choice to simply accept cryptocurrency reveals our dedication to persevering with to advance our mission in an ever-changing world and monetary panorama,” Basis chair Chad Heberly mentioned.

“This transfer helps our ongoing efforts to interact with youthful donors, who function in a extra digital capability than earlier generations of supporters.”

Bitpay accepts donations in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Money, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Wrapped Bitcoin, Gemini Greenback, USD Coin, USDP Stablecoin, Dai and Binance USD.

Cryptocurrency donations to the CSU Pueblo Basis will be made by visiting https://bitpay.com/468545/donate.

Junior achievement awards

Two college students from every of the seven public excessive faculties within the Pueblo County space might be honored with excellent junior achievement awards by the three Masonic Lodges and Jap Star Chapter of the county.

A lady and boy from every college might be introduced with plaques engraved with their names at an occasion beginning at 7 p.m., on Sunday, Might 1st, on the Masonic Temple, 126 Broadway, Pueblo, CO 81004. Their names will even be added to a bigger plaque that’s displayed at their faculties.

College students receiving the awards are:

Centennial – Ashlee Sandoval and Austin Lucas

Central – Mikayla Cruz and Kadyn Betts

East – Grace Helzer and Jayce Martinez

South – Mariah Vigil and Ian Espinoza

Pueblo County – Madison Fillmore and Ethan Conrad

Pueblo West – Olivia Smith and Noah Wagner

Rye – Amelia Burbidge and Dillon Robertshaw

Associates and prolonged household are inspired to attend the occasion. Treats might be obtainable after the ceremony. If the occasion is canceled due to COVID-19, the awards might be distributed to every household within the downstairs cafeteria from 6 to 10 p.m.