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NEW: CTLL Pro Learning Workshop: Generative AI Fundamentals for Educators

On behalf of the Colorado State University Pueblo Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership

This short, interactive, virtual workshop will prepare you to make informed decisions about student use of AI in your courses, whether you want to discourage, permit, or encourage such use. We will delve into AI facts and fictions, how AI works, and what students and educators need to know about AI in the classroom and the workplace. 

You can engage with the workshop via speaking or typing, or you can simply watch and listen. Please make sure that you can hear participants; you do not need access to a microphone. 

Please register so that we can track the impact of CTLL! Link provided below. Many thanks in advance!

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Lycos Brass Quintet and Dr. Zahari Metchkov, Organ

On behalf of the Music Department

The concert program for Brass Quintet and organ will include Grand Choir Dialogue by Gigout, Solemn Entrance of the Knights by Strauss, The Fairest of Roses (Fanfare for Two Trumpets and Organ) by Frederick Magle, Three Movements for Organ and Brass by Vaclav Nelhybel, and other works for brass quintet and organ and brass instruments.

Members of the Lycos Brass Quintet-Don Williams, Jeremy Ellison, Dan Nebel, Ryan Van Gilder, Charlie Ortega, and Zahari Metchkov, organ, are faculty at Colorado State University Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado.

Admission: $20, check or cash at the door

            Students with ID, free

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REMINDER: Student Parking Permits 2023—2024 Academic Year

On behalf of The Parking and Safety Department

Parking Permits will go on sale August 1st 2023, these permits will last from time of purchase to August 31st of 2024. These permits will be available for purchase online through PAWS or the CSU Pueblo Parking and Safety Website. In addition to online permits will also be sold at the Parking and Safety Office located in the administration building Room 118.

Students will be able to add their permits to their student account up to the add/drop date of September 6th 2023.

The Parking and Safety Office will also give the first week of the Fall school semester (August 21st - August 25th) as a grace period after that any vehicle on campus without an active permit will be subject to receive a violation.  

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Update to the CaterTrax Webisite

On behalf of the Aladdin Dining Services

Aladdin Dining Services has recently updated the CaterTrax site, where all catering is ordered for the campus. With this update, you will notice several changes including the following:

• The addition of a Student Menu, available with discounted pricing for student clubs and organizations only
• The addition of a Snacks and Fun things Menu, great for the many social events hosted on campus
• The addition of an External Menu available for our public events held on campus,
• A 50 % increase in available food and beverage options
• The ability to order linen and bar services directly

Although this site is live, it is still a work in progress and changes will be made as we navigate the site over the next few weeks. For example, we still need to add our popular bacon wrapped jalapenos! Please take the opportunity to explore the site and our new offerings.

In the next few weeks, we will be hosting a CaterTrax training to discuss the new menu and offer the opportunity to taste some of the new creations. Until then, please email or call Jerry Carter at 719.671.6566 for any questions you have regarding the site.

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Search & Screen Committee and Chair Training

On behalf of CSU Pueblo 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 is additional training required for those who wish to serve as a committee chair. Please email Maggie Miller at margaret.miller@csupueblo.edu if you have any questions. All are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Attendance will be taken. Thank you!

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DO YOU REMEMBER- KUALI TRAINING?

On behalf of the Purchasing Department

Do you remember, the 12th night of September? I remember that line from the Earth, Wind & Kuali superhit from 1978, September. SOOOO...Why not join us as we walk down memory lane and learn about the best member of the band, Kuali? The Kuali Training will be held from 1:30PM to 3:30PM on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 in LARC 217. Bring your questions and any memorabilia that you want to get signed by Kuali. (Kuali not guaranteed to attend). 

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Bachelor’s in Nursing Accreditation Site Visit Public Meeting

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo School of Nursing

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

Colorado State University Pueblo wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at CSU Pueblo at 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Tundra Room (#008) in the in the Occhiato Student Center located at 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO. 81001.

Written Comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:

Dr. Nell Ard, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

Or email: nard@acenursing.org

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

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NEW: Fall 2023 Graduation Contract Deadline

On behalf of the Registrars Office

The due date for Fall 2023 graduation contracts is 5:00 p.m. on 09/15/23. Contracts may still be submitted after this date, however a $25 late fee 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 that 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 at https://www.csupueblo.edu/commencement/index.html or by emailing commencement@csupueblo.edu. 

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The 10th Annual Latino/a/x Book Festival Presents Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

On behalf of CHASS, HSI Initiatives, and the Pueblo City-County Library District

Author Marcelo Hernandez Castillo will be at the Rawlings Library on September 15th at 12:00 pm for our 10 year anniversary of the Latino/a/x Book Festival. Lunch will be provided in the Ryals Room, registration is required and space is limited. Please RSVP here or call 719-562-5600.

Marcelo Hernandez Castillo is the author of Children of the Land: a Memoir; Cenzontle, which was the winner of the A. Poulin, Jr. prize; and Dulce, winner of the Drinking Gourd Prize. He is a founding member of the Undocupoets, which eliminated citizenship requirements from all major poetry book prizes in the U.S, and was recognized with the Barnes and Noble Writers for Writers award. He was the first undocumented student to graduate from the Helen Zell Writers Program at the University of Michigan. He currently teaches in the creative writing program at St. Mary’s University, and the Ashland Low-Res MFA Program, as well as poetry workshops for incarcerated youth in Northern California as the Yuba and Sutter County poet laureate.

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2023 Packfest Featuring Waka Flaka Flame, Kid Ink, & MORE!

On behalf of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement

Mark your calendars for an experience as CSU Pueblo proudly presents 2023 Packfest on Saturday, September 16, featuring Waka Flocka Flame, Kid Ink, Wiz the MC, Carmen Deleon and one of Pueblo's Favorite Local Band Box State Rootz, who each bring their unique style and energy to the stage. Along with these renowned artists from various genres, Packfest hosts an array of activities for an unforgettable day of live performances, food trucks, pop up vendors, inflatables rides and games, jumbo lawn games, bull ride and celebration. This event is open to all ages.

Box State Rootz will be kicking off the festivities at 5:30 p.m.. Known for their infectious beats and soulful melodies, Box State Rootz promises to set the tone for an extraordinary night of music.

Packfest promises to be an immersive experience that combines music, culture, and community spirit. The festival will be held on the CSU Pueblo campus at the Hasan Outdoor Amphitheatre, providing an incredible backdrop for an evening of entertainment and connection.

Gates for Packfest are set to open at 5 p.m., allowing attendees to arrive early and soak in the atmosphere before the performances commence. With an array of food vendors, merchandise sales, and interactive experiences, there will be no shortage of entertainment and activities for all ages.

Tickets for Packfest go on sale July 28th at 7:00 am and prices for tickets are $40 for General Public, $10 for Students, and $20 for CSU Pueblo Employees.

THE TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ALL ACTIVITIES EXCEPT FOOD AND ALCOHOL. Tickets: All standing.

For updates on Packfest at CSU Pueblo, follow @mycsupueblo on Facebook or @mycsupueblo_ on Instagram. 

Questions? Call 719-549-2151 Text (719) 319-5225

Event is rain or shine. NO REFUNDS will be given for inclement weather. Please plan accordingly. NO bags, purses, or backpacks larger than a hand are allowed on festival grounds. No outside food or drinks. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR TICKET AND A PHOTO ID! 

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NEW: The U.S. Constitution

On behalf of the Political Science Program

In recognition of Constitution Day, the Political Science Program is offering a short forum on the U.S. Constitution. What does the public misunderstand about the Constitution? What are the greatest contemporary threats to constitutional order? How might the Constitution be reformed? Short presentations from Political Science faculty on these subjects will be followed by time for Q&A. All are welcome to attend.

The event on Sept. 19 marks Constitution Day (annually on Sept. 17), which marks the signing of the US Constitution in 1787. The document was formally ratified in June of the following year.  

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8th annual #LoveCSUPueblo Give Day Application Now Open!

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Foundation

Crowdfunding is a method of fundraising through the collective effort of friends, family, alumni, students, and project donors. Are you a campus club/org looking to fundraise for an event or special cause? Sign up for Give Day! Matching funds and incentives can make your fundraising dollars double! Apply now! For more information, please contact daniel.minich@csupueblo.edu or call 719.549.2565

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NEW: Transferology/TES Training Opportunity

On behalf of the Registrar's Office

Calling all Advisors, Success Coaches, Department Chairs, and any faculty or staff who help advise transfer students! 

The Registrar's Office is offering a virtual training session where you will learn how to use TES and Transferology to better advise our transfer students. Here you will learn how to look up course matches, equivalencies, replacement courses, course descriptions, and more from a wide range of higher education institutions. 

This training will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m. For those who cannot attend, this will be a recorded training session and all training materials will be available afterwards. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Kayla Medina at kayla.medina@csupueblo.edu. 

Hope to see you all there!

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NEW: Career Center Upcoming Events

On behalf of the Career Center

Here are the upcoming events hosted by the Career Center for September. These will be helpful in future career opportunities.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Career Center! 719-549-2980, careercenter@csupueblo.edu, or stop by at LARC 360

#careercenter #csupueblo 

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Policies Under Development

On behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

The following policies are available for review:

-Background Checks for Employment Policy

-Camps and Clinics Policy

-Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications Policy

-Records Retention Policy

Please submit comments by September 30, 2023

These policies can be viewed on the General Counsel website- Policies Under Development.

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NEW: Student Teaching Applications Due

On behalf of the School of Education

If you are planning to student teach in the Spring of 2024 your application are due on September 8, 2023 in the School of Education office on the second floor of IHHI by 5 p.m. Applications received after the 8th of September will be subject to a late fee. This is a new application for the 2023-2024 school year. Please do not use old applications because they will not be accepted. You are now required to not only get the signature of your major, but also an education minor advisor signature. Please plan accordingly. Make sure your application is submitted by the 8th of September even if you are missing Praxis scores, if needed. 

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NSF Proposal Solicitation for Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12)

On behalf of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

The goal of the Discovery Research PreK-12 program (DRK-12) is to catalyze research and development that enhances all preK-12 teachers' and students' opportunities to engage in high-quality learning experiences related to the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program's objectives are to: (1) build knowledge about how to develop preK-12 students' and teachers' STEM content knowledge, practices, and skills; (2) support collaborative partnerships among STEM education researchers, STEM education practitioners and school leaders with the goals of extending relevant scientific literatures while developing more effective practice; and (3) build the field of STEM education by supporting knowledge synthesis, interdisciplinary interactions across fields and stakeholders, and the development of novel and robust ways of assessing teacher and student learning, engagement, and skills. Outcomes of DRK-12 projects can include but are not limited to promising, evidence-based products that can be used by others to support the success of all teachers and all students (e.g., curriculum, teaching and research tools, and models of collaboration). Submission Deadline November 08, 2023, and second Wednesday in November, annually thereafter. Please notify the ORSP at least two weeks prior to deadline if you intend to submit a proposal. 

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Writing/CHASS Learning Center Has Moved

On behalf of the Writing/CHASS Learning Center

The Writing and CHASS Learning Center has moved! 

Find us on the third floor of the General Classroom Building in room 310.

Walk-ins and appointments are always welcome! 

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Nutrition for Mental Health Fundamentals!!

On behalf of the Psychology Department

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for Mental Health? Well, yes…when it’s made with chickpeas! (Trust me, it’s delicious!) An estimated 90% of our serotonin is made in the gut, which is driven by the more than 100 trillion bacteria that live there. And when they’re happy, they work hard to make us happy! Chickpeas contain the fiber they love, as well as the tryptophan, B6, and iron needed to make serotonin. Not sure about the cookie dough? What about Kung Pao Chickpeas? Crispy Roasted Chickpeas? Chickpea Masala? In this class we’ll explore different foods and recipes as we learn about vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients; the gut-brain-immune axis; hormones and the HPA axis; and neurotransmitters like serotonin and acetylcholine. We’ll also talk about food sensitivities, food allergies, popular diets, and why it’s best to ditch inaccurate markers of health like weight and BMI, using current research as backup every step of the way. This class stands alone or serves as a prerequisite to Advanced Nutrition for Mental Health, to be offered next Spring. And that Cookie Dough? We’ll be trying it together in class! You’ll also get dinner each week, a direct application of the material we’re learning. Week 1 is chili and cornbread!  

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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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NEW: Study Abroad in Mexico Spring Semester!

On behalf of CSU Todos Santos

Study sustainability in Baja California Sur, Mexico for 10 weeks this spring 2024! Students will earn 13 credits taking classes in a variety of disciplines. This program prioritizes engaging with local community members and organizations, as well as out-of-class experiential learning through field trips and excursions. Scholarships are available for this program.

Contact Whitney.Ewing@colostate.edu for more information!  

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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! Plan ahead and submit your request at least two weeks prior to your event to ensure the beverages of your choice.

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8 Week Class

On behalf of Colorado State University Pueblo

EPER 249 Challenge Course Leadership class

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.

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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!