role isn't to dictate to student clubs, or to faculty, who they can invite and what content they present ... Our task is to empower you to pursue truth, create space for civil disagreement whereby we can all continue to refine our understanding of the world and follow our conscience.”
Critics, meanwhile, disagreed with the university hosting a speaker known for espousing extremist and hateful views, and argued that allowing Taylor's speech created a hostile environment for students of color. In response to the speech, students organized a "Campus Unity Party", which included protests against the speech along with food trucks, live music, and on-campus events. Over 3,000 students, faculty, and community members attended the Unity Party, making it one of the largest student-led events in Colorado history.
== Athletics ==
CMU's athletic teams are known as the Mavericks; their mascot is symbolized by a rearing bull's head with flaring nostrils. Their official colors are maroon, white, and gold. Student body fans …
