WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2023

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Students Faculty Staff

FRIDAY: Black History Month Art Contest

On behalf of CIPIE

Turn in your art submissions to be

included in the BHM Art Contest by

Feb. 17th

Winners announced Feb. 28th 2023

Theme "Black Resistance"

Black History Art Contest Details

Students Faculty Staff

SATURDAY: 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

Staff

Tuesday: Coffee with the Classified Staff Council

On behalf of CSU Pueblo

The Classified Staff Council Meeting will be held on 2/21/23 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Great Plains (006) room or join us virtually, Zoom link below.

We would like to welcome all Classified Staff to come together with any input they may have with suggestions, comments or concerns. Hope to see you there!

Zoom Link

Faculty Staff

TUESDAY

On behalf of the Office of the President

Join us for a Mardi Gras second line filled with music and beads leading to a Mardi Gras themed lunch in the Pack Cafe. Try out the tastes of New Orleans, such as gumbo and fried catfish, and enjoy a King Cake for dessert. Come celebrate and laissez les bon temps rouler!

Faculty Staff

TUESDAY: Lunch with the President

On behalf of the Office of the President

Faculty and Staff are invited to join President Mottet for lunch in the Pack Café on Tuesday, February 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Lunch in the Pack Café is complimentary with a valid employee ID on behalf of the Office of the President. President Mottet will be available for lunch in the Pack Café during this time frame and tickets for the lunch will be distributed in front of the Pack Café from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Faculty Staff

TUESDAY: 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 includes 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!

Search and Screen Zoom Training

Students Faculty Staff

WEDNESDAY: Documentary Screening of "13th"

On behalf of CIPIE

The Center for International Programs Inclusive Excellence will be screening 13th. Come have lunch with us while learning about the criminalization of Black Americans and the U.S. Prison Boom.

Faculty Staff

WEDNESDAY: 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!

Athletics

General and Upcoming Announcements

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Italian Tutor / Writing Coach Wanted

On behalf of English and World Languages

If you’ve taken Italian 101 & 102 at CSU Pueblo, or if you are a speaker of Italian, we would love to have you work with us!

The English and World Languages Department is looking for an Italian Tutor/Writing Coach for the John L. García Jr. Language Center. Gain a fulfilling work experience, with flexible work hours and modalities. Plus, you will be helping your peers learn and engage in a new, beautiful language. If you are eligible for work study or student hourly work, contact Professor Jorge I. Arroyo and become part of the team today!

Faculty Staff

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

Faustina Mensah DNP Project Defense

Students Faculty Staff

JC Penney Suit Up Event is Back for Spring!!!

On behalf of the Career Center

Attention all Students, Faculty, and Staff~

JC Penney Suit Up will be open for all to receive up to 60% off professional clothing and accessories. Plan to attend this event and start preparing for your future!

Students Faculty Staff

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!

Staff

Commencement Staff Sign-up!

On behalf of the Commencement Staffing Committee

We are excited to support our students' special day - Commencement!

As Dr. Mottet announced in a Monday Minute in December, the University will be closed on Monday, May 15th, so our staff and faculty can support Commencement on Saturday, May 13th.

Using feedback from last year's process, the committee has a new form. While we can't meet everyone's requests, we think we have found a good balance. This form is only for staff availability. Faculty involvement will be organized by the Provost office.

Deadline: Monday, February 27th

Staff Availability Form

Faculty Staff

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

PACK Break Cups Still Available!

On behalf of the Office of the President

If you haven't picked yours up yet, the PACK break cups are still available to be picked up in the President's Office. All CSU Pueblo Faculty and Staff can pick up a complimentary coffee cup or tumbler from the President’s Office (Administration Building, Suite 301). Individuals must be present to pick up their tumbler or cup. These cups and tumblers can then be taken to the Pack Café once a day to be filled with a beverage of your choosing for free.

Faculty Staff

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.

Job Description

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Prepare for the Spring 2023 Career Fair

On behalf of the Career Center

Welcome back to the Spring Semester!

The Career Center is happy to announce we will be hosting a Spring 2023 Career Fair. Wednesday, March 1st!!! This event is open to all students and all majors at CSU Pueblo. Faculty please inform your classes and students of this on campus recruiting event!!! There will be lots of employers seeking students for internships, part-time, and full-time positions.

Time to get your Resumes ready!

Peer Mentors are available by appointment. M-F (719)549-2980

Career Center is located on the 3rd floor of Library Suite 360

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

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…

Faculty Staff

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.

Students Faculty Staff

SPRING 2023 CAREER FAIR!!!

On behalf of the Career Center

All Students, Faculty and Staff~

Please plan on attending the Spring 2023 Career Fair, Wednesday, March 1st, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

There will be over 40 employers participating and they bring door prizes. Please come prepared to meet with recruiters about full time, part time and Internship opportunities.

Be sure to complete your HANDSHAKE profile to get noticed by employers.

Students Faculty Staff

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!

Registration link

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

New: Musical Theatre presentation "Destination unKnown"

On behalf of the Music Department

The Music Department proudly presents a cabaret event entitled, "Destination unKnown," a show about getting out there to see the world! We are excited to present our musical in collaboration with Media and Entertainment. The event is the culmination of hours of hard work learning music and choreography that is sure to delight all ages. The cast is made up of students, CSUP staff members, and community members. Tickets can be purchased in the Music Office, or by calling Chad Beery at 719-549-2809. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 & under, $5 for high school and college students with a current ID. Seating is limited but some tickets may be available for purchase at the door.

There are three shows, Friday and Saturday, March 10 & 11 at 7pm and Sunday, March 12 at 2pm.

Students

New: Student Focus Groups – Make Your Voice Heard!

On behalf of Enrollment Management

CSU Pueblo STUDENTS – we want to hear from YOU! We want to know how you chose CSU Pueblo, how your experience was getting in, getting set up, getting registered, and all of the good and bad that happened when you were first starting here. Did we send you too many emails? Not enough? Did you get stuck, confused, feel like you missed something? Was there someone who helped you so much, you want us to know? What was easy, what was hard, what made no sense, what was helpful? Please join us for one of these Focus Groups and give it to us straight as we try to improve our services in Admissions and Enrollment Management. Free food and prizes!

March 13, 2023- 2:00-3:00pm- OSC Fireplace

March 14, 2023- 8:30-9:30am- OSC Fireplace

March 15, 2023- 12:00-1:30pm- OSC Pack Cafe

March 16, 2023- 10:00-11:00am- OSC Fireplace

March 17, 2023- 10:00-11:00am- Zoom

Zoom Link

Students Faculty Staff

New: Weight Loss Program: LOSE 10 lbs in 5 weeks .... STILL TIME TO COMMIT

On behalf of Rec Center

Still time to sign up!!Rec Center is offering a weight-loss program: Lose 10 lbs in 5 weeks (that's 2 lbs/week - healthy!) Cost of the program is $50 for the entire session including workouts, tips/tricks, and reasonable ways to be accountable and successful. Program runs thru March 17- just in time for Spring Break!! ($10 Thunderbucks with successful completion of program and loss of 10 lbs). Contact Lisa to get started!

Faculty Staff

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.

Visit our Website

Students Faculty Staff

New: 23rd Annual Dining Etiquette Dinner

On behalf of CSU Pueblo Career Center

Hey CSU Pueblo Students!

The Career Center is happy to announce our 23rd Dining Etiquette Dinner! This year's event will occur on Thursday, April 13, at 5:30 pm, in the OSC Ballroom. At this interactive event, you will learn how to properly layout a formal place setting, enjoy a delicious meal, and network with other professionals. Professional dress is required, and seating is limited.

To sign up, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/BR98no7vJ74MRpf68

If seating is complete when you try to register, please get in touch with the Career Center to be put on the waitlist. And remember, the Career Closet is available if you need professional attire.

*Please note that you must notify the Career Center 48 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Otherwise, you will be charged a $25 no-show fee.

If you have any questions or want to be put on the waitlist, don't hesitate to contact the Career Center at 719-549-2980.

Hope to see you there!

Etiquette Dinner Invitation

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

New: Let's Move Pueblo

On behalf of CSU Pueblo

This is an annual event sponsored by EPER 461 Management class for the Pueblo community. It runs from 8:30 -noon for students grades Pre-K - 8th grade. Many activities and vendors will be included in this event Make your calendar, bring your friends and neighbors, volunteer, or just come watch. See you there!!!!!

Students

Now Hiring Work-Study Students

On behalf of the School of Education

Job description:

Serve as a point of contact for the School of Education office. Responsible for answering telephones, assisting with walk-in inquiries, data entry, photocopying, mail distribution, campus errands & deliveries, filing, updating bulletin boards, assisting with special projects, and other duties assigned.

Skills required:

Preferred education major/minor. Typing, experience with Microsoft Word, Exel, and Powerpoint, personable and helpful, reliable attendance, professional mannerism, and must maintain confidentiality in the office.

For more information contact Mary Sandoval at either

Email: mary.sandoval@csupueblo.edu

Phone: 719-549-2250

Students Faculty Staff

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

Students Faculty Staff

Testing Center Available for Faculty and Students

On behalf of Testing Center

The Testing Center is available for all faculty to use for providing accommodated, make-up, and other classroom testing for their students. There are policies and procedures that need to be followed in order for faculty to make use of the services that are provided. If you are interested in using the Testing Center's services for your testing needs, please reach out to Strider Swope, Testing Center Manager, or Jordyn Hiner-Sanchez, Testing Center Coordinator, for a comprehensive list of our policies.

Faculty Staff

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.

Thunderwolf Recreation - Fitness

Students Faculty Staff

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.

Students Faculty Staff

Now Hiring Work-Study Students!

On behalf of the Registrar's Office

The Registrar’s Office is hiring qualified work-study students for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters! Assist the Degree Analyst team by ensuring new and current students are on-track during their academic careers. Duties include data entry, filing, scanning, and assisting with special projects as needed. Flexible working hours to fit your schedule and our friendly office environment make this an ideal work-study position!

Apply online by clicking the link below, or apply in-person by stopping by the RO in ADM 202 to pick up an application. Please bring a copy of your resume and class schedule.

For more information, please contact David Carleo at david.carleo@csupueblo.edu.

Apply Here

Faculty Staff

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.

PEPSI Order Form

Academics

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.

Students Faculty Staff

EPER 104 Desert Orientation

On behalf of School of Health Science and Human Movement

Earn 2 credits for Spring 2023 and take the trip of a lifetime to Moab. This course is one week desert camping and backpacking experience, accompanied by lectures in preparation for the trip .Classes start 3/1 at 3pm to prepare for your spring break trip 3/20 - 3/25.

Students

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.

Students

How will we deal with climate change, wildfire, and drought? Enroll in SOC248 Environmental Sociology to find out!

On behalf of the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology

SOC 248: Environmental Sociology is a hi-flex class offered Spring 2023 that meets in person Wednesdays from 11:00-12:20pm. We will learn about the relationships between society and the environment including issues like climate change, wildlife, fire, drought, environmental justice, environmental behavior, and much more. You'll also learn valuable skills like interdisciplinary research and data analysis - using environmental and social indicators together to examine the most pressing problems of the 21st century. This course is open to all and fulfills requirements for the Sustainability Minor. Register today!

Students

New: 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.

Study Abroad at Soongsil University in Seoul Korea

Students Faculty Staff

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