The email digest features announcements and events pertaining to the university and is distributed to students, faculty, staff, and community partners each week.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH, 2023
The next issue of the Email Digest will be sent out on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 and submissions will be due Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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Happening This Week
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MONDAY-FRIDAY: Einstein Bros Bagels Updated Hours
On behalf of Auxiliary Services
Einstein Bros Bagels will be open through the summer, offering a variety of beverages, snacks, and sandwiches. Come over to the OSC Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to enjoy your favorite items.
Contact:
Chris Smith
719-549-2611
chris.smith@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
Monday-Friday
Time:
6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
OSC
Contact:
Maggie Miller
719-549-2154
margaret.miller@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
5/18/2023
Time:
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Via Zoom
FacultyStaff
THURSDAY: Search & Screen Committee and Chair Training
On behalf of HRIE
This is the training required for search and screen committee members. Due to the large number of employees who have previously attended, we are now only offering this session one time per month, so don't miss this opportunity!
This session will be held remotely using the Zoom link listed below. The first hour and 1/2 is for all committee members. The last 1/2 hour includes additional training required for those who wish to serve as a committee chair.
All are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Attendance will be taken. Thank you!
DEADLINE FRIDAY: Call Out for Aztlán Center 2023 Grant Proposals
On behalf of the Aztlán Research Center
Greetings, Faculty,
The Aztlán Research Center would like to invite you to apply for grants related to research and/or curriculum development projects. The Aztlán Research Center Grant Program seeks to award CSU Pueblo faculty and staff, as well as qualified Pueblo community members, with fundamental support for teaching, learning, and research that will lead directly to a greater understanding of issues related to the Chicanx, Latinx, and Indigenous peoples and environments of the Southwest. Please feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues (see attached PDF file).
You can access the 2023 grant application via an embedded link within the announcement.
The deadline for 2023 grant proposals is Friday, May 19th.
Applicants can address inquiries regarding funding decisions to the Director of the Aztlán Research Center Tom Sommer (thomas.sommer@csupueblo.edu) or Project Archivist Charlene Garcia Simms (charlene.simms@csupueblo.edu).
Thank you,
Tom Sommer
University Archivist & Aztlán Research Center Director
Zoom is introducing a new join flow for joining meetings. The New Meeting Join Flow streamlines the user experience of joining a meeting. Currently, users see up to three separate dialogue windows during the join flow: Please wait for the host to join, the video preview window, and the Waiting Room. Among these improvements, the functionality of the first “waiting for host” window is combined with the third Waiting Room window. For more information on what is changing, please review the FAQ page.
SATURDAY: President's Blue & Red Gala to Honor Dr. Margie Massey
On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Foundation
CSU Pueblo Professor of Education, Dr. Margie Massey, Johnson Controls, Eric and Renee Carson, and alumnus Timothy Simmons, 1969, will be honored as part of the Colorado State University Pueblo 2023 President’s Blue and Red Gala on Saturday, May 20. Proceeds from the Gala directly benefit future generations of CSU Pueblo students through scholarships and programs.
The 2023 President’s Blue and Red Gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails in the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom Foyer.
Tickets for the 2023 President’s Gala are $150 per person or $1,750 for a corporate table of eight. Information on tickets, sponsorships, and corporate tables is available through the CSU Pueblo Foundation, 719-549-2307.
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY: CSU Pueblo Bookstore Closure
On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Bookstore
The campus bookstore will be closed for inventory May 22nd-24th. We will re-open at 8:00 A.M. on May 25th.
Contact:
Cindy Hall
719-549-2147
cindy.hall@csupueblo.edu
Date:
5/22/2023 - 5/24/2023
Location:
OSC
Athletics
Students FacultyStaff Retirees Community Partners
NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Track and Field National Championship
On behalf of CSU Pueblo Athletics
CSU Pueblo Athletics would request your assistance in hosting the NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships on May 25th through May 27th of 2023. Please find information about volunteering for this event.
The meeting notes from the University Leadership Team meeting on April 28, 2023 are now available for viewing. You can find the notes by going to Department (I:) > University Common > University Leadership Team.
FacultyStaff
On behalf of the Office of Institutional Equity andthe Disability Resource and Support Center
To better accommodate for our faculty, staff, students, and community partners, campus has three elevators that will be going through maintenance and an upgrade. We realize some people may have concerns or need accommodations. Please do not hesitate to reach out; we are happy to assist.
If you are a student who unable to attend classes or would like to request further accommodation, contact the Disability Resource and Support Center in the OSC, Room #201.
If you are an employee who requests further accommodation, contact the Office of Institutional Equity in LARC, Room #187.
Employees Contact:
Nicole Ferguson
719-549-2210
nicole.ferguson@csupueblo.edu
Students Contact:
Justin Hiniker
719-549- 2648
justin.hiniker@csupueblo.edu
Estimated Dates:
April 27 - May 27
Life Science Building Elevator
May 15 - August 15
Chemistry Building Elevator
May 27-June 30
Administration Building Elevator
Contact:
Meera Layton
719-549-2117
meera.layton@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
5/6/2023 - 5/26/2023
Location:
Residence Halls and Apartments
Students FacultyStaff
Thunderwolf Flea Market Donation Collections
On behalf of Student Affairs Emergency Fund
Donate your stuff to support students! We are accepting your gently-used furniture, home goods, clothing, kids stuff, sports equipment, or anything that still has use (not trash!).
Residents in Halls: Donate at the collection bins in the main lobbies.
Residents in Apartments: Donate at the halls or get a donation pass from your Area Coordinator for larger items to get permission to leave it behind.
Faculty/Staff/Non-Resident Students: Drop off donations at Crestone Residence Hall May 25th and 26th, 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm.
Your donations will benefit the Student Affairs Emergency Fund and the APC Textbook Scholarship.
Staff
NEW:JOIN US FOR A STAFF APPRECIATION POTLUCK
On behalf of the Classified Staff Council
When: June 2nd 2023 from 11:30am-2:00pm
Where: CSU Pueblo PATIO
RSVP by May 26: to Cheryl Mincic at cheryl.mincic@csupueblo.edu
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SIDE DISH WHEN YOU RSVP.
THE MAIN DISH WILL BE PROVIDED.
Contact:
Veronica Santistevan
719-549-2680
veronica.santistevan@csupueblo.edu
RSVP Date:
5/26/2023
Event Date:
6/2/2023
Location:
CSU Pueblo PATIO
Contact:
Ainsley Holloman
719-549-2427
ainsley.holloman@csupueblo.edu
Date:
3/6/2023 - 5/29/2023
Location:
Zoom
FacultyStaff
Reminder | Banner ZOOM Open Office Hours
On behalf of the Registrar's Office
Banner questions? Stop by the Registrar's Office Zoom Open Office Hours hosted Mondays at 2pm and Thursdays at 9am. See you then!
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Connect with MAPS Center for STEM Support as we join the larger movement to raise awareness and support for mental health. Help us #endthestigma by picking up your green ribbon pin of support in the MAPS Office or Science Learning Center during the month of May. Be on the lookout for our green information tables May 1-4 in the Life Science, Math/Physics, & Chemistry Building 1st floor!
The PACK Center is hiring student receptionists for summer.
Requirements:
* Work Study eligible
* Registered for 3 credit hours for summer and at least 6 credit hours for fall
* Available to work Fridays from 8a to 5p
* Cannot be on SAP suspension
Students
NEW: Go Center Event
On behalf of the Provost Office
Visit the GoCenter event in the LARC Lobby on Wednesday, May 7 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to have any course questions answered or if you are in need of any assistance. You can find assistance with all campus resources at this event, which includes Residence Life and Housing, Student Financial Services, advising, and more.
If you're unable to make it during this time, but you're needing assistance, please visit the PACK Center, LARC 151, and identify the assistance you need, or call 719-549-2584.
For more details on Pack Center resources, click the link below.
The due date for Summer 2023 graduation contracts is 5:00 p.m. on 06/09/23. Contracts may still be submitted after this date, however a $25 will automatically be assessed and placed on the student bill.
All electronic contracts should be sent to the designated email: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE COPIES OF CONTRACTS IN EITHER ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT, AS THIS CREATES CONFUSION AND HINDERS THE ENTRY PROCESS.
Please review the following common issues on all graduation contracts before submission:
• Intended semester for graduation, catalog year, degree intent and all major(s), emphasis area(s) and minor(s) are correct and reflect what is in Banner and on DARS audit.
• All DARS audit deficiencies noted are fixed PRIOR to contract submission. (Exceptions and petitions must be reflected on the DARS audit prior to submission.)
• ALL required signatures are present.
• A current “green” DARS audit is attached and reflects accurate student enrollment information. For electronic contract submission please save the audit as a pdf and attach it to the email.
All contracts are reviewed before being placed in the degree conferral queue. If any of the above issues are found, the contract will be returned for corrections before being placed in the queue, and may then be subject to a late fee if re-submitted after the deadline.
Please note degree conferral and participation in the commencement ceremony follow separate processes and deadlines. The information in this announcement refers solely to degree conferral. Information regarding the commencement ceremony can be found by clicking the website link below or emailing commencement@csupueblo.edu.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is seeking applications for their competitive Leader-in-Residence Program where students from member institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico apply to receive leadership and career development training. Selected students are designated as a "HACU Leader-in-Residence" at their home institution. These Leaders receive sponsorship to participate in the Student Track component of the HACU Annual Conference, known as the Adelante! Leadership Institute.
This Fall the HACU 37th Annual Conference is being held in Chicago, IL October 28-30, 2023
Eligibility: Minimum GPA 3.0, currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, Must be eligible to work in the U.S., have not received a HACU Conference Sponsorship for 2022, must be enrolled for Fall 2023, willing to be sponsored by a corporate, federal, or nonprofit sponsor. Deadline is June 23rd.
Please contact Michelle in the Career Center if you need assistance.
June Blackboard Maintenance - Old Courses Will Be Moved to Offline Archive
On behalf of Academic Technology
In late June of 2023, we will be performing annual maintenance in our Learning Management System by moving courses from Spring 2017-Spring 2020 to an offline archive. These courses will no longer be available within Blackboard. Courses from Summer 2020 to the present and template courses will not be affected at this time. This is part of our regular Blackboard maintenance and is conducted in order to retain space in the system for courses in upcoming semesters, and prevent an overload of information for faculty and students who have been enrolled in courses from 2017 to the present.
If you are an instructor and would like to retain a personal copy of any of your courses from between Spring 2017-Spring 2020, please ensure that you have archived and exported your courses to a device for your personal records by Monday, June 19th.
Connect with colleagues in an informal setting! Bring your lunch and a willingness to engage.
There are no set topics or scheduled events. We will gather with whomever is available and will pick a topic, article, TED talk, or similar to discuss over our lunch hour.
We know everyone can’t make it every week, but we have the room reserved every Tuesday from noon to 1pm, and anyone can suggest a topic – no group leader needed.
All are welcome. Feel free to bring a student leader, a new co-worker, or simply ask a colleague to join us.
The ASG Meeting Room is on the 2nd floor of the OSC. You might consider using your faculty/staff discount and getting your meal to go from the dining hall!
Contact:
Gwen Young
719-549-2677
gwen.young@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
5/2/2023 - 7/25/2023
Location:
OSC 202 - ASG Meeting Room
Contact:
Ashley Minnich
719-549-2203
itc@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
7/23/2023 - 7/28/2023
Location:
Blackboard – Learning Management System
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Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation Upgrade Coming July 2023
On behalf of Academic Technology
In late July of 2023, the dashboard of Blackboard will be updated to the Ultra Base Navigation view! After Ultra Base Navigation is activated, the landing page of Blackboard will be updated and consistent for every user who logs in to Blackboard. Activating Base Navigation is the first step towards moving our LMS from the Original to the improved Ultra experience. Academic Technology will provide more information and support on this upgrade to Ultra Base Navigation as we approach the July deadline for the transition.
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.
Contact:
Tom Sommer
719-549-2475
thomas.sommer@csupueblo.edu
Date:
2/1/2023 - 12/29/2023
Location:
LARC 605
Contact:
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
719-549-2278
john.williamson@csupueblo.edu
Dates:
4/9/2023 - 2/29/2024
Location:
Administration 310A
FacultyStaff
Need Help Putting Together a Successful Grant Proposal?
On behalf of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
CSU Pueblo has recently employed Hanover research to provide targeted guidance for the university's programmatic and research grant activities by helping faculty and staff craft the most competitive submissions to secure more external grant funding.
Hanover is available to provide insights to identify, craft, and submit the most competitive proposals, including - Capacity Development (the development of the institutional capacity to pursue and manage grant funding through training, strategic assessment, and benchmarking.
Includes grantsmanship workshops, one-on-one guidance, and cohort-based support through Hanover's Grant Academy); Funding Research (exploring and evaluating grant opportunities aligned to programs, funding levels, and research needs.
Facilitates planning through research on historical and future funding trends while monitoring which funders our peers are targeting.); Pre-Proposal Support (streamlining the assessment and development of competitive project concepts, helping to navigate funder expectations and providing coaching on program officer outreach before proposal development; Proposal Support (helping bolster grant proposal projects through hands-on review and revision services, ensuring that the most competitive proposals are submitted; and Proposal Development (providing primary writing and project management capabilities, ushering institutional teams from iterative drafts to polished, on-time submissions).
If you are interested in the Hanover offerings, please contact the Executive Director of Research for additional information and to enter your project into the queue. Also, an overview of the Hanover offerings can be found via the link below.
Researchers and Program Managers, Update Your CITI Compliance Training Requirements
On behalf of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Please ensure that your CITI Program Compliance training is current as required by the University and state and federal funding agencies.
Compliance is a critical part of the operation of any university, and non-compliance can negatively affect not only a single researcher but all university researchers. CSU Pueblo provides all faculty, staff, and students with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) for its research compliance training requirements.
New to the CITI Program? CITI is utilized by the Top-25 Best National Universities, 95% of Carnegie R1 Research Universities, more than 12 million users, with more than 22 million total course completions.
With the recent influx of federal funding across the university, institutional compliance and proof of individual research compliance training and updates have become an even more essential requirement. In addition, individual non-compliance can also lead to research misconduct, so don’t delay!
To access the Office of Research and Sponsored Program’s Compliance Training Requirements and CITI Sign up/in instructions, follow the link below.
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.
GRE, TOEFL iBT, and Praxis Exams Available On-Campus
On behalf of the 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.
Students
Study Abroad at Soongsil University in Seoul Korea
On behalf of the Center for International Programs / Hasan School of Business
This is a 4-week summer program which will be held at Soongsil University in Seoul, Korea. Please contact Dr. Cho at joey.cho@csupueblo.edu to discuss this opportunity. Also, visit the following link to see more detailed information.
On behalf of the School of Health Science and Human Movement
Are you looking for 1 more class? Want to do something fun? Ever wonder what those telephone poles and cables are near the Thunderbowl off of Rawlings Blvd?
EPER 249 Challenge Course Leadership will be offered here on campus from 8/22-10/12 (8 week course, 2 credit hours) outside at the ropes course learning teambuilding, communication, and group facilitation techniques as well as belay, low and high ropes course elements, and the zip line from 11:00a.m.-12:50 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays.
Location of Class:
Ropes Course on Rawlings Blvd.
Students FacultyStaff
Fall 2023 Course - Cannabis Regulation
On behalf of the Cannabis, Biology, Chemistry (CBC) Program
CBC 491 3 credits Tuesday / Thursday 2:00-3:20
No prerequisite – open to all majors
Cannabis legal reform was launched by various States who dared to defy social convention and an entrenched culture of prohibition. Early reform efforts focused on limited decriminalization of marijuana by individuals who wished to cultivate the plant for personal medical treatment. As reform gained ground, a legitimate industry began to take shape despite the significant constraints presented by federal prohibition.
Non-psychoactive varieties of Cannabis, commonly called hemp, became a popular focus of reform as new technologies and markets emerged for Cannabis as a more energy-efficient, and less expensive substitute for a growing variety of household and industrial applications. Government regulators, law enforcement agents, and courts face increasing pressure to solve novel and enduring challenges in managing emerging interstate markets for Cannabis and Cannabis products.
This writing-intensive course explores the evolving landscape of Cannabis legal reform as it is now manifesting at the federal, state, and local levels. It seeks a broad and cohesive understanding of what has changed, why, and how change was even possible in the first place. Students should gain a deeper understanding of federalism, congressional powers, interstate commerce, the discriminatory origins of the War on Drugs, as well as policy considerations taken by states seeking to legalize medical or adult-use marijuana, and hemp. This course is an excellent complement to those studying cannabis, economics, history, sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice or pre-law.
Contact:
David Dillon
719-549-2678
david.dillon@csupueblo.edu
Date:
8/21/2023 - 12/11/2023
Location:
Online
Contact:
David Dillon
719-549-2678
david.dillon@csupueblo.edu
Date:
8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Location:
CHEM 211
Students FacultyStaff
Fall 2023 Course - Pharmaceutical Chemistry, CHEM 491
On behalf of Chemistry
You have likely seen advertisements on TV promoting new medications. Pharmaceutical companies such as, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Abbvie, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck, are always looking for emerging biologists, chemists, and engineers from schools like CSU Pueblo.
As a 40 year veteran of one of these pharmaceutical giants, I want to share the available opportunities in this field. The topics covered include the diverse specialized work that you would encounter and likely get to choose from. Being a practicing synthetic organic chemist in both chemical development and large-scale production technical services, I will be teaching the molecular progression from lab-scale discovery to post-launch, long-term production of ton-scale agricultural, pharmaceutical, and antibiotic molecular structures. This course also covers techniques and strategies employed to quickly and successfully solve a myriad of challenges in this field.
Students FacultyStaff
Religious Studies Fall 2023 Courses: PHIL 107 and PHIL 491
On behalf of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Looking for a fun, thought-provoking elective? A general education course? An upper-level course for degree requirements? Check out our Religious Studies courses this fall! PHIL 107, "Intro the Religious Studies," satisfies general ed humanities requirements. PHIL 491, "The Problem of Evil," is open to all students, regardless of major or year. Both of these courses are great gateways to a Philosophy and Religious Studies minor. Check out the flyer link below for more info!
Public Management Emphasis with the Online MBA program
On behalf of Political Science
Get your masters and launch a career that makes a difference! In addition to the management training all MBA students receive, the specialized public management knowledge and skills provided by the Public Management emphasis are invaluable for a career in public service, or with any business making positive social impact. It can lead to positions in nonprofit leadership, city planning, fundraising and grant writing, program management, policy analysis, budgeting, and many other careers.
As part of the online MBA, it is designed to be able to be completed in one year. In addition, undergraduate students can start graduate coursework early by enrolling in the 3+2 program, and get both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. Whether you majored, or are majoring, in political science, history, social work, communication, business, art, the humanities, or even the hard sciences, this program is for you. Get a career where you can do well by doing good!
For more info or to enroll, contact Gene Lucero at gene.lucero@csupueblo.edu, or Ryan Strickler at ryan.strickler@csupueblo.edu
On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations
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