CSU's Official Animal Ambassador

CAM the Ram

CAM the Ram’s Story

CAM the Ram is the official animal ambassador of Colorado State and is cared for by a group of student volunteers called the Ram Handlers. The Colorado A&M student body voted to call themselves “Rams” in 1945, the college’s diamond anniversary. The first woolly ram, named Buck, made his debut at a basketball game against Denver University on Jan. 11, 1946. “The senators spruced up the ram they’d chosen and presented Buck to the college,” reported the Silver Spruce yearbook. “He was greeted with wild applause, and served as a spirit booster the rest of the basketball season. He attended each game faithfully, escorted in style. Truly a loyal Aggie.”

President Morgan officially named our animal ambassador CAM the Ram – for Colorado A&M – during halftime at a basketball game versus archrival Wyoming in 1954. CAM has been a steady spirit booster ever since, still escorted in style by student volunteers.

Support CAM

Your gift to the CAM Forever fund will underwrite CAM’s daily feeding and care, Ram Handler support, and travel costs.

Invite CAM to Your CSU Event

Please submit this request form for events. Contact the Alumni Association for more information.

Take CAM with You

Download and print Flat CAM and take him on all your adventures. Tag @coloradostatealumni on Instagram and @CSUAlumni on Twitter to share your photos with the Ram family!

Upcoming CAM Appearances

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Ram Handlers

Ram Handlers participate in CAM’s training and care, transportation to events, sharing CAM’s story with Rams fans of all ages, and traditions such as his sprint across the end zone during home football games. The Alumni Association, which supports CAM and manages the Ram Handler program, encourages students from any and all majors and backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at CSU and able to commit a minimum of one year to the program. Previous animal handling experience is not required, and students from all majors may apply. A Ram Handler’s mission is to actively promote CSU through working with CAM the Ram and will engage with University constituents, model the Principles of Community, and uphold the tradition of CAM the Ram.

Apply here to become a Ram Handler for the 2024-2025 school year.

2024 Ram Handlers

Official Sponsors of CAM the Ram

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Ford CAM sponsor logo
Bookstore CAM sponsor logo
Coca Cola CAM sponsor logo
Scheels logo
Big-O Tires CAM sponsor logo
Cinch CAM sponsor logo
Murdoch's logo
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CAM the Ram with family
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