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WEDNESDAY: CSU Pueblo Graduate Student Orientation Scheduled- Please RSVP

On behalf of the Graduate School

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DUE FRIDAY: Seed Grant Application (FY 2023 – 2024)

On behalf of the Scholarly Activities Board

The Office of the Provost is announcing the call for proposal for the Seed Grant (FY 2023 – 2024). All tenure-track probationary and tenured academic and administrative faculty of CSU-Pueblo are eligible to apply for the funding. All Seed proposals must include funding for at least one registered full-time undergraduate (preferred) or graduate student. The maximum award for a Seed award will not exceed $10,000. Faculty who never received a Seed grant will receive a 5% increase in their earned score, meaning they will receive 5% more priority over whoever received a grant in the past. Applications that have potential for external grant funding are particularly encouraged. The proposals will be evaluated by the Scholarly Activity Board (SAB) and will be recommended for funding based on merit only regardless of college, school, department or rank.

Applications are due by Friday, February 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Contact John Williamson at john.williamson@csupueblo.edu for more information!

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SUNDAY: Super Bowl Sunday Watch Party!

On behalf of SEAL

Join the PACK for a Super Bowl Sunday Watch Party on Sun., Feb. 12, 2023 from 4-7 pm in Culebra Resident Hall. FOOD, GAMES, Super Bowl, and FREE Giveaways!

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DUE MONDAY: HSB Dean Candidates Feedback Form- Dr. Charles Gengler

On behalf of the Hasan School of Business

Did you attended any of the HSB Dean Candidate events? If so, please complete the following survey.

Dr. Charles Gengler - February 1, 2023

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5G5VZV

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MONDAY: Creative Commons Certificate Training

On behalf of the University Library

The CDHE is sponsoring a cohort of Colorado librarians, educators, instructional designers, and students to complete the Creative Commons Certificate training (https://certificates.creativecommons.org/) The Certificate program offers in-depth courses about CC licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the Commons. The course is ideal for anyone who is looking to gain deeper knowledge of copyright, wanting to work on open education or open access initiatives, or develop capacity in opening access to cultural heritage.

The next 10-week online course runs January 30 - April 9 with support for cohorts of 25 learners per facilitator. Submit an application to join the next Colorado CC Certificate cohort!

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DUE MONDAY: Title V Spring 2023 PPHOA Graduate Student Scholarship

On behalf of the Graduate School

The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm. All communication will be through your university email. To be eligible, applicants must: 1) be a degree-seeking graduate student (not in a 3+2 program) 2) be in good academic standing (for continuing students this means a 3.0 GPA or higher) 3) be enrolled in at least 3 hours of graduate credit hours 4) be a domestic, residential instruction student 5) document financial need on the application, verified by the Office of Financial Aid. Prior PPHOA scholarship awards do not immediately qualify you for this scholarship. The PPHOA scholarship award amounts can vary by semester. You will be notified by email if you qualify and the award amount you can expect based on the number of credits you are enrolled in for Spring 2023. Your enrollment will be confirmed after the course drop deadline for Spring 2023 Semester with scholarship disbursement up to 4 weeks later.

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TUESDAY: TRAVEL / KUALI TRAINING

On behalf of the Purchasing Department

Sooo.... I saw this movie about a robot named Kuali, who with another robot named EVE helped the human race with their travel issues by returning to and saving Earth (pronounced Ee-ARTH). If you have questions about TRAVEL/Kuali come to our training on Tuesday, 2/14, from 9-11am. Nicole/Kim/Deidre are superstars and are ready to assist and answer your questions!! No Sign Up is required. Happy Travels!!

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DUE WEDNESDAY: Last chance to enroll: Study Abroad Program to Greece

On behalf of the Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy and Geography

Time is running out! Wednesday, 2/15 is the last day to secure your spot to travel to Greece in May!

We have a few spots left on the program and would love for you to join. Don’t miss out on this chance to travel the world, cross a new country off your bucket list, earn college credit, and build your resume.

This great opportunity for students is also open to faculty, staff and both formal and informal community partners.

Remaining space is limited, so visit our program website by Wednesday, 2/15 to learn more and enroll ASAP: www.efcollegestudytours.com/2588268jw

Please don’t hesitate to contact Professor Gaughan or call the EF Traveler Support Team at 877-485-4184 with any questions.

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New Degree Analyst Alphabet Split

On behalf of the Registrar's Office

Please note, due to staffing changes we have updated the degree analyst alphabet split. Beginning 02/01/23 please contact the appropriate analyst based on student last name:

A-C: Katelyn Martinez katelyn.martinez@csupueblo.edu;

D-H: David Carleo david.carleo@csupueblo.edu

I-M: Rebecca Holsapple rebecca.holsapple@csupueblo.edu

N-Sh: Kayla Medina kayla.medina@csupueblo.edu

Si-Z: Melissa Marquez melissa.marquez@csupueblo.edu

All graduation contacts should still be sent to: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu

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New: Canva Accounts for the 23-24 Fiscal Year

On behalf of MCCR

Make your department's marketing a breeze with a Canva subscription! Canva includes CSU Pueblo logos, brand colors and a photo library that is continually updated with photos that can be used for your marketing needs. When your project is complete, you can send it through Canva to the MCCR team for suggestions and approvals from your favorite creation location.

Two options will be available in early July 2023 for faculty and staff with a CSU Pueblo email:

FREE - Public Account

• general log-in
• public access to your projects
• less secure

$162 for the year - Unique Account

• unique, password protected account
• has only your projects
• more secure

Note: If you already have a Canva account through MCCR, you will need to notify us which account type you would prefer in July, or your account will be discontinued.

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New: Discover Day 2/18!

On behalf of the Office of Admissions

Attention all ThunderWolves! CSU Pueblo's first Spring 2023 Discover Day for prospective students will be taking place on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 The event begins early in the morning and extends throughout the day. Be sure to give a warm welcome to all visiting students and their families if you see them on campus. If you have a club and want to table during the club fair or If you have any questions about the event, please contact Visitor Center Coordinator, Kathryn Otto at kathryn.otto@csupueblo.edu

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New: Team Trivia - Wacky Wednesday!

On behalf of Human Resources and Admin Pro Council

Think you're the smartest mind at CSU Pueblo? Want bragging rights for your department or group of colleagues? Do you dare pit your team against the collective brain power of the rest of this institution of higher learning?!? Well, now is the time to walk the walk! 

Admin Pro Council and Human Resources are excited to bring back TEAM TRIVIA FACEOFF for February's "Wacky Wednesday" offering. Come have some food and drink, listen to good music, and test your mental mettle as Lee Saunders and Emily McElwain host this fun and intriguing event. Free to play, teams of 6 max, open to all CSU Pueblo employees - faculty, staff, admin, classified, etc (please no outside teammates). Last time we played (July 2022) Helen Caprioglio and her team took home the trophy (YES, there's a trophy!) - will you be the next to claim glory? 

We hope to see you there, Wednesday February 22, OSC Fireplace 5pm. Bring your trivia A-game!

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New: DNP Project Defense

On behalf of the School of Nursing

Faustina Mensah, DNP Population Health, will present her project defense on Friday, February, 2023, at 1:00 pm in HSB 108.

The title of her project is "Utilizing the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit to Reduce Readmissions at the Crisis Stabilization Clinic.” If you wish to attend but cannot do so in person, please use the following Zoom Link by clicking on the button below:

Meeting ID: 945 9899 7505

Passcode: 355922

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New: Office of Institutional Equity Open House

On behalf of the Office of Institutional Equity

Please come to LARC 187 to celebrate the Office of Institutional Equity's new office and meet the new employees on February 27th from 10-2. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Faculty Staff

New: Beware! New Hacker Tactics with Phishing Emails

On behalf of Information Technology Service - Information Security

As we all become aware of data security threats as a regular part of our day, one thing to take note of more recently is that hackers are now trying to get you to open malicious file attachments. When you open these malicious file attachments, malware can automatically get installed on your computer and do terrible things like remote into your computer, capture your key stokes with Keyloggers, and even unleash a ransomware attack on our campus network. 

To help protect our home and campus networks, please be careful to not open the following file types from unknown/untrusted senders: .RAR, .ZIP, and Windows Shortcut (.LNK) files, and never open a .ISO or .EXE file attachment.

Please remember to contact me with any questions or concerns, or if you need help identifying if an email or attachment is legitimate. 

Faculty Staff

New: CSU Pueblo Cybersecurity Internship Opportunity!

On behalf of Information Technology Service - Information Security

The CSU Pueblo Information Technology Services (ITS) department is looking for bright, motivated CIS students interested in gaining Information Security (InfoSec) skills to work as part of the CSU Pueblo ITS Student InfoSec Team and gain hands-on cybersecurity experience. This position will learn InfoSec technologies and complete projects on their own and will also participate in projects with the ITS team. MUST BE A CURRENT CSU PUEBLO ON-CAMPUS STUDENT. 

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Spring 2023's Meet the Research: Socio-Ecological Paradoxes

On behalf of Sociology/Criminology Club

The Sociology and Criminology Club started the "Meet the Research" lecture series as a way to provide students, staff and the community with a way to learn about the work our professors are doing. This semester's lecture will be given by Dr. Michael Briscoe titled "Socio-Ecological Paradoxes: The Unexpected Consequences of Progress". In this lecture Dr. Briscoe discusses how using technologies to replace environmentally harmful things is good, right? Electric cars, e-readers, plant-based meat substitutes - these supposed environmental positives may have a paradoxical effect on resource consumption…

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New: All it takes is an idea!

On behalf of the Thomas V. Healy Center

Get ready for our own local “Shark Tank.” Present and speak with real venture capitalists for a chance to win cash prizes and network with investors. Last year alone contestants won $14,000 worth of prizes! Bring your greatest ideas and turn them into reality!

Register for the 2023 SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition by March 1st, 2023.

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Spring '23 Professional Learning Events & Opportunities

On behalf of the Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership

We are excited to kick off the Spring '23 term with several professional learning opportunities for faculty, administrative professional staff, and campus leadership!

More information about CTLL events and opportunities is shared in the link below.

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New: The MAPS Center for STEM Support presents: STEM Affinity Groups!

On behalf of MAPS, Center for STEM Support

The MAPS Center for STEM Support strives for excellence in providing holistic support services to all STEM students through culturally competent programming and resources in a safe, inclusive environment. We are equally committed to decreasing mental health stigma among STEM students, faculty, and staff.

MAPS hopes to give space for developing student-led communities that bring together diverse, and historically underrepresented people within STEM fields, as part of our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) through the introduction of Affinity Groups.

Meetings will begin Monday, 2/13/23 and be held weekly following this schedule in the MAPS Office (LS 114):

LatinX in STEM, Mondays

Women in STEM,Tuesdays

1st Generation in STEM, Wednesdays

LGBTQ+ in STEM, Thursdays

Please contact Shelby Bitz, Director of the Center for STEM Support, with any questions at shelby.bitz@csupueblo.edu

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Thunderwolf Recreation (Rec Center) - Group Fitness Classes

On behalf of Student Recreation

Thunderwolf Recreation is excited to start Group Fitness classes on Monday, January 23. 

Yoga classes will be offered evenings at 5:15pm (Mon thru Thurs) and also on Tues & Thurs mornings at 9am. "Total Body Workout" (muscle toning & conditioning) will be held at 12noon on Tues & Thurs. Office Yoga (Zoom only) is offered at 12:30pm Tues & Thurs. Fitness classes are open to all fitness levels - with modifications ("easier or harder") shown.

NEW TO FITNESS? NEW TO THE REC? NOW is the time to get moving. A full schedule is available at the front desk of the Rec Center.

CSU Pueblo Faculty & Staff members (benefit eligible) and enrolled students have access to the Rec Center, including usage of the Rec facility, lap swim (pool), racquetball courts, open climbing @ rock wall, and attendance of fitness classes.

Please visit the Rec Center for more information. REC OPEN HOURS are Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm; Fri 6am-7pm; Sat 9am-12noon; Sun 2pm-7pm.

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Celebrating the History of CSU Pueblo: 1933-2023

On behalf of the Library - Archives and Special Collections

Time to celebrate CSU Pueblo's 90th Anniversary! Journey through the years while celebrating 90 years of school history by visiting the Archives’ newest exhibit "Celebrating the History of CSU Pueblo: 1933-2023." This informative and nostalgic exhibit is located within the Archives and Special Collections which is located on the sixth floor of the library. It will be available for public viewing the entire year.          

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Pepsi Partnership for Your Events!

On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations

PEPSI wants to partner with you for your on-campus and department sponsored events! Be sure to order with MCCR Operations Coordinator, Kelsey Herman, and plan ahead by at least two weeks to ensure the beverages of your choice.

Students

GRE, TOEFL iBT, and Praxis Exams Available On-Campus

On behalf of Testing Center

CSU Pueblo's Testing Center has been approved by ETS to offer the following exams to our campus and the Pueblo community: Praxis, GRE, and TOEFL iBT! Students and community members will register for each of the exams with their respective test publisher and select CSU Pueblo as the testing site. 

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Math 101 - Introductory College Mathematics @ Fort Carson

On behalf of Extended Studies/Mathematics

Need a General Education Math offered at night? Come take Math 101 - Introductory College Mathematics at Fort Carson Army Post. This class is offered Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-8pm January 17th through March 12th. Open to civilians, active duty, veterans, and dependents. Register through your PAWS account, or contact the Fort Carson CSU Rep at 719-586-6930.

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PHIL 107: Intro to Religious Studies

On behalf of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Are you interested in answering the “big questions”? Do you spend late nights debating with your friends the meaning of life, how we know what we know, the nature of “right” and “wrong”, and/or how to structure society? Do you want to? If so, a minor in Philosophy and Religious Studies is for you! And a great first course to take this spring is PHIL 107, “Intro to Religious Studies.” In this course, you will explore how and why religions form and develop, as well as how religious traditions across different cultures are used to make sense of the world. Take this course, and develop a deeper understanding of religion, culture, and society. Contact Dr. Ryan Strickler, Philosophy and Religious Studies Program Coordinator, for more info.

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Enroll in Young Adult Literature for Spring 2023!

On behalf of English and World Languages

Whether you love to read, have watched one too many movies, or just like recommending books to other folx, I think we can all agree that Young Adult is the superior genre, right?

We can't?!

Well, what makes something Young Adult anyway?

Let's talk about it.

That's exactly what we'll be doing this Spring semester. We've got four novels, big opinions, and a propensity to argue. What could go wrong?

Enroll in ENG 412 today. Or, if you still have questions, email HB at h.hopkinsbowers@csupueblo.edu for a reading list and a million reasons to take the class.

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MATH 101 - Intro to College Mathematics @ Fort Carson

On behalf of Extended Studies/Mathematics

Need a General Education Math offered at night? Come take Math 101 - Introduction to College Mathematics at Fort Carson Army Post. This class is offered Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-8pm January 17th through March 12th. Open to civilians, active duty, veterans, and dependents. Register through your PAWS account, or contact the Fort Carson CSU Rep at 719-586-6930.

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New Course Offering Spring 23

On behalf of the Sociology/Criminology

Sociology of Pueblo: A People's History

This class will focus on the localized histories of Pueblo, through the lens of race and ethnicity, exploring sociological concepts such as collective memory, oral histories, and community resiliency. We will be exploring the archives, conducting interviews, and taking field visits to 3 museums in Pueblo to look at topics such as: the borderlands, immigration, art and folklórico, labor, mental health, and more. We will produce final digital projects to connect with community, promote engagement, and develop local relationships. For more information please contact Prof Hackett colleen.hackett@csupueblo.edu

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Enroll in Forensic Science (CHEM 160/L) for Spring 2023 – it counts towards your GenEd Science Credit!

On behalf of the Chemistry Department

Ever wonder how the detectives and scientists solve a crime on “CSI”? If you want to be a detective, crime scene investigator, or forensic scientist, then this class is for you. Forensic science is one of the most important aspects of any criminal investigation – forensic scientists help solve crimes and puzzles through scientific means, testify as experts in court, and help collect evidence at crime scenes.

Come take CRIM 413 - Patterns of Homicide on Fort Carson Army Post. This class examines the rates, types, patterns, and provides explanation of homicide in the United States and selected other countries. This class will be on Thursday nights from 5:30pm-8pm with Tiffany Grainger in Room 205 at Fort Carson. Sign up through your PAWS account or contact the Fort Carson CSU Rep at 719-586-6930. Note: Prerequisites are CRIM 101 or CRIM 203 or SOC 203.