CANS AROUND THE OVAL
The Event
Cans Around the Oval is a Colorado State University tradition, where students, faculty, and staff partner with community members, local media, and area businesses to raise awareness about the facts surrounding the issue of hunger, as well as raise food and monetary donations. This event is Larimer County’s Largest single-day Food Drive and benefits The Food Bank for Larimer County.
The Cause
1 in 5 kids in our community are not receiving enough food to meet their daily nutritional needs. These numbers serve to highlight how much this program is needed today. To help make a difference in the community by donating on behalf of a College of Business Department or student organization, visit this page in September/October to make a donation.
CANS Around the Oval COB Student Organization Competition
College of Business Student Organizations compete to raise the most for CANS Around the Oval. The winning student organization receives $250 from Dean Walker. The competition was created in 2018 to increase student involvement in Fort Collins Community Service initiatives.
RESULTS
2024
DSLC combined with the College of Business raised a total of $20,589.78 in donations and 794.4 lbs of food!
Student Group Winners:
1st Place: Walter Scott Junior College of Engineering with 866.6 lbs
2nd Place: SLiCE 800.2 lbs
3rd Place: College of Business with 794.4 lbs
2022
DSLC raised a total of $3,195.72 in donations and 628.6 lbs of food!
Student Group Winners:
1st Place: Deans Student Leadership Council of The College of Business 628.6 lbs
2nd Place: SLiCE 447.5 lbs
3rd Place: ASCSU 327.6 lbs
2021
DSLC raised a total of $3,754.76 in donations and 764 lbs of food!
Student Group Winners:
1st Place: Dean’s Student Leadership Council, 3754.76 and 764 pounds of food
2nd Place: ASCSU $691.8
3rd Place: Warner College Council collected 577 lbs. of food
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