Faculty Staff

THURSDAY: NSA TO OFFER “GHIDRA” TOOL TUTORIAL FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING FOR CYBER SECURITY

On behalf of the Hasan School of Business/Cyber Security Department

As CSU Pueblo is a NSA-CAE/CDE (U.S. U.S. National Security Agency-Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, NSA Field agents will be offering our CSU Pueblo CIS and Cyber Security students a free 1.5 hour tutorial on the use of Ghidra. 

Ghidra is an open source reverse engineering tool developed by the U.S. National Security Agency. Ghidra has proven very effective in searching for Malware indicators with tools to disassemble and analyzing Malware files and executables for cyber defense.

This tutorial is free and open to all CSU Pueblo and NSF-STEM-HSI Alliance partner schools (Pueblo CC, Pikes Peak SC, Arapahoe CC) students

For more information contact Dr. Roberto Mejias, at Roberto.mejias@csupueblo.edu or Jim Quintana at james.quintana@csupueblo.edu

(Special thanks for Peter Farney, Technical Director, Integrated Discovery Center U.S. National Security Agency Academic Liaison, NSA Colorado for this opportunity) 

Faculty Staff Students Community Partners

THURSDAY: Aztlan Research Center Book Lecture, Dr. Fawn Amber Montoya

On behalf of the Aztlan Research Center

Dr. Fawn Amber Montoya will discuss her new book, "Communities of Ludlow Collaborative Stewardship and the Ludlow Centennial Commemoration Commission," at noon on April 20, 2023, at the LINCX Space, Library, second floor. A box lunch will be served. 

Faculty Staff Community Partners Retirees

THURSDAY: Law School Forum

On behalf of Legal Studies

Interested in law school, but don't know where to start? Join Dr. Matt Harris, Director of Legal Studies at CSU Pueblo on April 20th at 7 PM via Zoom to learn more. Practicing attorneys Alicia Duran and Teegan Boda will also be there to answer any questions you may have about the LSAT, law school selection, careers in law, and much more! 

For more information, contact Dr. Matt Harris at matt.harris@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

FRIDAY: Learn about a trip to Costa Rica in 2024!

On behalf of the CHASS Study Abroad Committee

Come learn about a 9-day study abroad trip to Costa Rica for in June 2024! There are opportunities to earn credits for coursework as well.

The information session is Friday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Language Center IHHI 298 (with Zoom option available).

We will have a $200 discount code for the trip good for 30 days after the meeting.

Please click the link below for more information on the meeting, to get the Zoom link, and to RSVP.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

FRIDAY: 80th International Food and Cultural Extravaganza

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo International Student Association (CISA)

The 80th International Food and Cultural Extravaganza, hosted by the CSU Pueblo International Students Association (CISA) and the Black Student Union (BSU) celebrates the countries and cultures represented by the international students at CSU Pueblo.

Enjoy student exhibits and performances, international foods, and games.

This event is free and open to the public.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

SATURDAY: Earth Day Indigenous Music & Arts Festival

On behalf of the Department of Psychology, CSU Pueblo, Creative Wellness Program

Enjoy a day of music, dancing, theatrical performance, food, art, and family fun!

The Earth Day Indigenous Music & Arts festival promotes earth stewardship and brings Indigenous cultural wisdom to Pueblo with five local traditional and contemporary Indigenous performance groups, artisan market, creative activities for the family, earth-education stations, theatrical performances, food trucks, and more. Free Admission. Co-sponsored by CSU Pueblo, El Pueblo History Museum, Arts in Society Grant, and Storytellers of the Ancestral Red Road (SOAR). 

We are ALL indigenous to Mother Earth! Come learn how to care for her and celebrate her beauty in community!!

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

LAST SESSION TUESDAY: Graduate Student GRADCO Professional Development Series

On behalf of Colorado State University - Pueblo

Graduate Students:

Are you interested in professional learning that will support you through your graduate school experience?

Please attending one of GradCO offerings. They are free and online! You can find the list of the offerings here.

Questions? Contact your Graduate School at csup_graduatestudies@csupueblo.edu

Faculty Staff

Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon

On behalf of the Office of the President, Operations & Advancement, Provost Office, Enrollment Management and Business Financial Services

You are cordially invited to celebrate CSU Pueblo's Shining Stars at the Faculty/Staff Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 27 from 11:30am to 2:00pm in the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom.

The event will recognize the university awards for Faculty Excellence, Outstanding Faculty, Classified Staff and Professional Employees, Student Choice Award, Service and New Retirees. 

No RSVP's are required.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

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!!!!!

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NEW: Leveraging your Graduate Degree to Advance your Career

On behalf of the Graduate School

The Graduate School aims to serve as a space for life-long learning. In conjunction with the Career Center and Advancement, the Graduate School is hosting a panel presentation, featuring accomplished alumni: Leveraging your Graduate Degree to Advance your Career. 

We will have light snacks and a cash bar so you can network with our alumni, each other, and us. 

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

PAW Print & Copy Services

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

I will be taking annual leave April 24th through May 5th, 2023. With Graduation quickly approaching I wanted to mention my absence. My work study students will be open normal hours (M-F, 8 to 3:30). Thank you for your continued patronage!

-Becky

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.

Students

NEW: Banner 101 for Students

On behalf of the PACK Center

With semester winding down the PACK Center would like to provide some opportunities for students to get a Self Service Banner (SSB) refresher before heading into the summer months. Beginning April 4th through May 5th, the PACK Center will have staff and computers available in the Wolf Den on designated dates and times to walk you through some of the main features of Banner. 

During these times you can learn the following. How to look up and register for courses, how to look up your bill and how to read your account balance, how to use "Plan Ahead" a new feature in SSB, and also how to look access your transcript and review your grades when they are posted. Staff will be available the following dates and times. 

Mondays | 11:45am - 2:45pm & 3pm - 4pm

Tuesdays | 2pm - 5pm

Wednesdays | 9am - 12pm

Thursdays | 8am - 10am

Fridays | 9am -12pm

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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 Retirees Community Partners



NEW: 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.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners



NEW: 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.

Students Faculty Staff



NEW: Summer 2023 Graduation Contract Deadline

On behalf of the Registrar's Office

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. 

Faculty Staff

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.

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.

Students

NEW: Enroll in Italian 101 this Fall!

On behalf of CIHHI - Office 215

Start learning a new language at CSU Pueblo! Enroll in Italian 101 this fall and start planning a travel experience abroad in Italy. 

CSU Pueblo has two well-established partnerships with the University of Bergamo and the University of Torino in Italy! For more information, contact Dr. Picicci (chris.picicci@csupueblo.edu), institutional coordinator for the exchange agreements, or visit the Office of International Programs and Inclusive Excellence in the Occhiato Student Center! 

Get ready to say "Arrivederci" to your family and friends and "Ciao!" to Italy. 

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.

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.

Students Faculty Staff

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.