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THURSDAY: Blackboard Professional Learning Workshops Jan 10th - 12th

On behalf of CTLL and EdTech

We will offer hands-on Blackboard workshops in the mornings on January 10th, 11th, and 12th and drop-in labs each day in the afternoon from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Workshops will provide hands-on learning in areas that are used most often in teaching, grading, and course creation. The afternoon labs offer you a time to work on your course and ask questions with a high level of support. The workshops are offered in-person and the labs are offered in person and via Zoom. Please RSVP for the workshops in the form linked below and feel free to drop in for the lab when your schedule allows. Last minute workshop attendees who didn’t have a chance to sign up are always welcome. Times and topics for each day’s workshop are on the sign up form.

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SATURDAY: Enrollment Extravaganza

On behalf of Enrollment Management and Extended Studies

Join us January 14th at 9am to noon, 2nd floor of the Administration Building to register for the spring semester and an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship.

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BEGINNING TUESDAY: Introducing the PACK Break

On behalf of the Office of the President, Auxiliary Services, Aladdin

Beginning on January 17, the CSU Pueblo President’s Office in partnership with Aladdin Dining Services is proud to introduce the PACK Break. 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.

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TUESDAY: Sign-up in person with Canvas

On behalf of Operations & Advancement

Canvas Credit Union is the official credit union partner of CSU Pueblo. As they work to build out a permanent campus bank location, Canvas representatives will be on campus helping to answer questions and sign up individuals to bank with the credit union. Canvas will deliver exclusive benefits for university students, alumni, faculty and staff. New accounts that sign up will also receive a co-branded OtterBox Tumbler.

If you are unable to meet them in person, please reach out to Alex Brady to virtually connect with a Canvas representative.

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WEDNESDAY: National Student Exchange- Language Opportunities Virtual Fair

On behalf of the Institute of Cannabis Research

Learn more about the National Student Exchange program and study away opportunities to Puerto Rico, Quebec, and more! NSE is a student exchange program with partner universities across the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit NSE.org for more information.

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New: 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 Thursday, January 19, from 12 to 1pm. 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 to 1pm.

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LGBTQ+ & Allies Meetup

On behalf of Year

LGBTQ+ & Allies Meetup!

Who: Staff and faculty who are part of the LGBTQ+ community/Allies

What: Socializing, Formalizing group plans to get more involved on campus, networking

When: 01/25/23, 5:15pm-7pm

Where: 3 Margaritas (back room is reserved)

      3620 N Fwy Rd, Pueblo, CO 81008

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Disability Services has moved!

On behalf of the Disability Resource & Support Center

The Disability Resource & Support Center has moved to the Occhiato Student Center, Suite 201. Please update syllabi statements, resources, and any reference guides you may have us listed in.

Students can schedule appointments to meet with us using our online scheduling system found on our website.

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NEW: Indigenous Holistic Health & Healing Speaker Series

On behalf of Dept of Psychology, CSU Pueblo

Faculty, staff and students are invited to come learn from two Southern Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache elders about the Sacred Hoop, aka, Medicine Wheel, used by Indigenous peoples to walk in balance and harmony with Nature and to promote healing in mind, body, emotions, and spirit. For more info, please contact karen.yescavage@csupueblo.edu.

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NEW: Now Hiring Student Ambassadors

On behalf of Admissions

Are you interested in giving campus tours and talking to prospective students about CSU Pueblo? Apply now to be a Student Ambassador! Student Ambassadors should be engaging, able to communicate with individuals and groups, have a strong knowledge of the University and demonstrate pride for CSU Pueblo.

Ambassadors will give daily campus and group tours and provide office coverage for the Visitor Center and Admissions. They will assist with Discover Visit Days, high school visits, recruitment efforts, and other recruitment events.

We have work study and hourly positions open (as needed). This position is open to any student (Freshman through Senior) who intends to work for the Visitor Center for at least one year.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Otto at kathryn.otto@csupueblo.edu

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Threlkeld Prize Application Due February 1, 2023

On behalf of CSU Pueblo Foundation

Please encourage all graduating seniors to apply: The Threlkeld Prize for Excellence is an award that CSU Pueblo bestows upon a top graduate each year. This prestigious student award was created in 1990 to honor the memory of Budge Threlkeld, a well-respected faculty member and beloved member of the Pueblo Community. The selected recipient will receive a monetary award, be recognized at the spring commencement, and will receive the first diploma at commencement.

Eligibility:

• Graduating senior (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023)

• Completed at least 4 semesters at CSU Pueblo

• Attained a 3.7 GPA (not cumulative, not rounded) for three full-time consecutive semesters prior to nomination

• Demonstrated service to CSU Pueblo and the community.

The Application deadline is February 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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NEW: IT Security: QR Codes: A Growing Vulnerability to Cyber Crimes

On behalf of Information Technology - Information Security

Consumer technologies continue to become increasingly innovative. While they often make our lives better, these new technologies give cyber criminals new ways to threaten our privacy and steal our identities. As QR codes continue to grow in popularity, cyber criminals have begun to use them to conduct their malicious attacks.

Smartphones make QR code scanning easy. By simply pointing the phone’s camera at the QR code, consumers can access promotions, see restaurant menus, access digital tickets, and more. However, not all QR codes are legitimate.

The FBI has issued warnings about cyber criminals tampering with QR codes to steal users’ login and financial information. After scanning a QR code, victims can be directed to a website disguised as legitimate but that gathers identity information and inserts digital infections.

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NEW: Foster a Campus Wide Culture of Collaboration

On behalf of the Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership & the Office of HSI Initiatives

A sense of belonging is one of the most pivotal predictors of student & employee retention & success. The Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership & the Office of HSI Initiatives is excited to offer this opportunity for you to make a positive impact on campus culture. The micro credential course is open to all instructors, Admin Pro staff, & campus leadership. Participants choose their learning pathway by accessing content designed for different campus roles. Optional in-person collaborations to widen the impact of course learning is offered with a $500 stipend. Lunch is provided following each in-person collaboration meeting. 24 Seats Available, Apply by 2/6/23.

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NEW: 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

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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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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

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Online Hyflex General Education Course (POLS 101)

On behalf of the Political Science Program

The Spring 2023 online section of POLS 101 American National Politics is asynchronous – so it can be made to fit your work week. But its weekly lecture-and-discussion session is also live, so when your schedule allows you can either attend in person or live-stream on Zoom. (Otherwise, just watch the recording.) Enroll is this HYFLEX course to learn all about how America’s government and politics really work. The course analyzes party polarization, congressional gridlock, the Constitution, Supreme Court, civil liberties, civil rights, political economy, public policy, and many other essential topics. Live lectures are Wednesdays at 11:00 – 11:50. Banner CRN is 13210.

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MBA-Public Management Emphasis: Courses Offered this Spring!

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 knowledge and skills provided by the Public Management Emphasis are invaluable for a career in public service, or with any business that seeks to make a positive social impact. It can lead to positions in nonprofit leadership, city planning, fundraising and grant writing, program management, policy analysis, budget and financial management, and many other careers.

In addition to being available to graduates and professionals, this emphasis is available as a 3+2 program! You can start your graduate coursework as an undergraduate, and get both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. It is open to any major, where it is political science, history, social work, communication, business, art, the humanities, or even the hard sciences.

The first classes for this new emphasis are being offered this spring! POLS 540, “The Public Policy Process,” and POLS 510, “Public and Nonprofit Leadership,” are on the books. Talk to your advisor and sign up today!

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CRIM 413 - Patterns of Homicide @ Fort Carson

On behalf of Extended Studies & Criminology

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.

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NEW: The Pueblo Riverwalk Used to be the US-Mexico Border! Why Isn't It Anymore?

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

Find the answers in HIST 491 "Duel of Eagles: U.S. vs. Mexico" this spring! We'll be talking about the wars and negotiations that transformed our region from the Spanish Empire to Northern Mexico to the Southwest United States - without consulting the indigenous peoples of the region. From battlefields to council rooms, we'll consider American, Mexican, and indigenous perspectives and give students the opportunity to delve into aspects that matter to them most. Course meetings Fridays, 9:00-11:50 AM. Contact Prof Grant Weller for more information.

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New Course Offering Spring 23

On behalf of the Sociology/Criminology/Anthropology

ANTH 341 Museum Conservation

Like museums? Art? Art history? Archaeology and artifacts?

Join us for the Spring 2023 hybrid course ANTH 341, Museum Conservation. We will explore museum conservation and collections care. Students will examine different aspects of museum collection management including health and safety and collecting ethics, as well as having hands-on experience with different materials. Please contact Suzanne Stone with questions. Suzanne.Stone@csupueblo.edu

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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!

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Missing your Email Digest submission?

On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations

Want to share information that would benefit our campus? Have you tried submitting information to the Digest, but haven’t seen it in the emails? We want to make sure your updates are included!

Reminder, submissions are due by noon on Monday.