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CSU Pueblo Foundation and Alumni Association Recognize Four 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni (DYA) Award

PUEBLO – The CSU Pueblo Alumni Association, in conjunction with the CSU Pueblo Foundation, has announced the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni (DYA) Award. The honor recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of our alumni ages 40 and under. This year's recipients have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their fields, their communities, and their alma mater. The DYA award highlights their outstanding accomplishments and serves as an inspiration to current students and fellow alumni alike.

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Happening This Week

Students

NEW: PARTICIPATE IN NCL (NATIONAL CYBER LEAGUE) CYBER SECURITY GAMES! INFORMATION SESSION

On behalf of the Hasan School of Business

Please join us for an in-person 1 hour "Welcome and Introduction to the Fall 2023 NCL cyber security games” information session on CSUP campus in the Hasan School of Business building (HSB 119). Food and drinks will be provided.

When: THURSDAY, September 21, 2023, from 4:30 – 5:30pm in HSB119 Lab.

All CSUP students interested in competing individually and on a team level against other U.S. university and college students in the areas of cyber security, open source intelligence, cryptography, ethical password cracking and several other NCL challenge areas should attend.

Pueblo CC, Pikes Peak CC, Arapahoe CC, and all interested high school students are also invited in person or via Zoom.

Please log on at https://csupueblo.zoom.us/j/6978258516

Cyber security, homeland security, criminology, law enforcement and all majors are welcome!

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

Students Faculty Staff

Spring 2024 Semester in Todos Santos

On behalf of CSU Fort Collins, Office of International Programs, CSU Todos Santos

Apply now to study abroad in Mexico for the spring 2024 semester! While at the the CSU Center in Todos Santos, earn 13 credits taking a variety of classes in sustainability. This is a 10-week program and prioritizes engaging with members of the local community and organizations, as well as out of class experiential learning.

Faculty Staff

NEW: 3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Teaching Collaboration Conference - Ethics in Education

On behalf of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership

This conference is fully remote. Join higher education faculty and staff from across CO and WY. Interactive presentations include topics include: AI, Digital Accessibility, Trauma Informed Teaching, and the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative.

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One Join Link For All Sessions

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

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

Application Link

Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

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 Tuesday, September 26 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.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

Active Shooter Training Course

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Sheriffs' Department

Join AIM 305 class and CSU Pueblo Sheriffs' Office for an Active Shooter Training Course on Wednesday, September 27 from 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.

This presentation will include being aware of your surroundings, what to listen for, how to respond, what to prepare for and other safety tips.

Officer Jason Hanratty will be providing the training which may involve some unusually loud sounds and noises.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Faculty Staff

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!

Teams Link

Faculty Staff

Opportunity to Share Information with Parents: Submit Your Flyers and Handouts

On behalf of Student Engagement and Leadership

Dear Offices and Departments,

Homecoming and Family Weekend is just around the corner, and we want to ensure that all our parents are well-informed and engaged about campus.

We invite you to submit flyers and handouts with information relevant to parents attending Homecoming and Family Weekend.

How to Submit Flyers/Handouts:

You can drop them off at OSC 102

Prepare your digital flyer/handout in PDF format.

Upload 1-3 documents via the link.

Optional, briefly describe the purpose and content of your materials.

Guidelines for Submissions:

Content should be related to upcoming events, schedules, or important information that is relevant and applicable to parents.

Ensure materials are clear, concise, and free from errors.

Flyers/handouts should align with our school's values and branding guidelines.

Submission Deadline:

Please submit your materials by September 27th to ensure they are included in our distribution efforts.

Upload Files Here

Faculty Staff

PLEASE NOTE: Change in ABF Submission Email

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

When planning your next on-campus event, you might be planning food or beverages through Aladdin to go with it. If you are, you must submit an ABF. Please send this form to CSUP_AuxiliaryServices@csupueblo.edu for routing. Thank you!

General and Upcoming Announcements

On behalf of the Office of Institutional Equity and the 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.

UPDATES:

HSB elevator is operational.

Commissioning for the Life Science elevator is scheduled mid-August

Administration Building is on schedule to begin service August 7 and will be inspected mid-late September.

The Administration elevator is estimated to be online the week of October 7th.

Faculty Staff

36er's Club Luncheon - Guest Speaker, Jacquelyn Gaiters-Jordan, Vice President for Instructional Services at Pikes Peak Community College

On behalf of Operations and Advancement/HSI

Please join the 36er's Club for lunch on 09/29/23 from 12:30-1:30 pm. in the Ballroom Foyer. Bring a colleague (or two!). If you have a colleague, who is not included here, please send their name to kimberly.wharton@csupueblo.edu in order to be added to this and future calendar invites. Lunch is all-inclusive and open to all CSU Pueblo employees.

Remember, acceptance of the calendar invite will serve as your RSVP for lunch.

Our guest speaker will be Jacquelyn Gaiters-Jordan, Vice President for Instructional Services at Pikes Peak Community College

Students Faculty Staff

NEW: Info Session - Costa Rica trip!

On behalf of CHASS Study Abroad

Come learn about the 9-day trip to Costa Rica in June 2024!

Environment & Culture in Costa Rica

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

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

Students Faculty Staff

EXCLUSIVE Printing and Publishing Partnership

On behalf of the PAW Print and Copy Center

The PAW Print and Copy Center is dedicated to supporting all the printing and copying needs of CSU Pueblo and the PACK Community. They are now the EXCLUSIVE place for you to get all your printing needs. Also, all partnerships with local print shops, such as My Friend the Printer, Schuster's Printing, Staples, etc. will need to come through the PAW Print & Copy Center. We have set up a printing liaison deal that will get you the best prices and products with the support of a printing professional! We are dedicated to providing amazing customer service, wonderful products, and on-brand options. Check out all the offerings below!

Click here to view products and services!

Faculty Staff

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.

General Counsel Office Policies Under Development

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Chipotle Fundraiser For Alpha Lambda Gamma/KDP

On behalf of Alpha Lambda Gamma/KDP

On October 3rd starting at 4:00 pm and ending at 8:00 pm KDP is doing a fundraiser at Chipotle. Show the flyer attached to the cashier or order online for pick up using the code on the flyer.

Faculty Staff

NEW: 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 is additional training required for those who wish to serve as a committee chair. Folks are welcome to attend for the first part, or both parts or just the chair training if they have previously completed the basic training. 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 Training Zoom Link

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Join us for Homecoming and Pack Family Weekend October 6th-7th, 2023!

On behalf of SEAL

Homecoming is a time for alumni, students, and families to come together and celebrate the CSU Pueblo Community!

Pack Family Weekend is an annual celebration for families to visit their students and get an upclose look at our campus.

The event kicks off the afternoon of Friday, October 6th with the exciting announcement of 2023 HOCO Royal Court Announced at Family Weekend & HOCO Welcome Dinner. Activities, tours, and events continue throughout the weekend. The weekend culminates with the Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at Pack Family Weekend tailgate before the CSU Pueblo football game against Adam State.

The Homecoming and Family Weekend event experience presents an invaluable opportunity to form lifelong memories with your student, the Pack family, and alumni.

Alumni! Whether you graduated from Pueblo Junior College, Southern Colorado State College, the University of Southern Colorado, or Colorado State University Pueblo, we’re proud to have you a part of the Pack.

Get Your Tickets Here

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Celebrate Homecoming and the Distinguished Young Alums with Brunch!

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Foundation & Alumni Association

Join us on October 7th from 10-noon as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2023 Distinguished Young Alums. Brunch will be a great time of celebration and camaraderie before the homecoming football game. Individual tickets and group rate is available.

The 2023 DYA recipients include:

• Dr. Juan L. Rodriguez, A16 & A19 - College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

• Lindsey Dunbar, A14 - College of Health, Education, and Nursing

• Antonio Huerta, A16 - Hasan School of Business

• Nicki Hart, A07 - College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Students Faculty Staff

JCPenney Suit up Event

On behalf of the Career Center

Are you looking to update your business attire and want to enjoy a big savings up to 50% off please come join us for the JCPenney suit up event. Open to all faculty, staff, and students. If you have any questions please contact the Career Center. 719-549-2980 or careercenter@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

NEW: Self Defense Workshop

On behalf of the Office of Institutional Equity

This October for Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are taking action for a safer community. The Office of Institutional Equity is partnering with Steel City Self-Defense to promote safety and empowerment. In this workshop, you’ll learn practical self-defense techniques, gain confidence, and enhance your personal safety. It is a crucial step towards raising awareness and taking action against domestic violence. The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 9th from 3-6 in the lower level of the Massari Arena in the wrestling room.

Spots are limited so please sign up with the following link. Please contact OIE if you have any questions.

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Link to Sign Up

Students Faculty Community Partners

NEW: Students & Faculty in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - Submit to the CHASS SOCO Conference!

On behalf of the Southern Colorado Conference for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

The Southern Colorado Conference for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences highlights the creative and scholarly activities of students and faculty within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We welcome research talks, artist talks, panel discussions, roundtables, and performances from students and faculty in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. We also welcome students and faculty to share about their experiences with internships, field experiences, employment, study abroad or experiential learning experiences in a new presentation session - the Students in Action talks. The conference will be held entirely in the Occhiato Student Center Ballrooms and there is no registration fee.

Submission Deadline: Oct. 10th, 2023 at end of day

For More Information or to Submit, Click Here

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

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.

2023-2024 Student Teaching Application

Students

NEW: Business Ethics Case Competition at UCCS

On behalf of the Daniels Fund - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Attention Students! Each year the College of Business at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs hosts a business ethics case competition. This year, CSU-Pueblo is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in participating in this one-day event on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. Six undergraduate and six graduate students are invited to apply. Participants need to be current full-time CSU-Pueblo students in good-standing. All qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The other student competitors will be from a variety of universities in Southern Colorado; participants will have the opportunity to meet other students, practice persuasive public speaking and network at the competition. For more information please visit:

https://business.uccs.edu/resources/ethics/students/case-competition

If you are interested, contact Drs. Callico Vargas (callico.vargas@csupueblo.edu) and Chris Picicci (chris.picicci@csupueblo.edu) by September 29, 2023.

More Information

Faculty

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.

Program Information

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

CSU Pueblo Bookstore Touchdown Tuesday Sale

On behalf of the Bookstore

Shop the CSU Pueblo Bookstore on Tuesdays during football season for special discounts on PACK merchandise.

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Students Faculty Staff

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!

Faculty Staff

Lunch Connections

On behalf of Student Affairs

Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour with colleagues every Tuesday from noon to 1pm.

No set topic or agenda. We can talk about work, hobbies, life, or whatever is brought up. We will have the laptop and screen in case there is a TED talk or other short video someone wants to share.

Low pressure environment to meet and chat with colleagues.

*No meeting on 11/14 due to a large group on campus

Students Faculty Staff

STEM Affinity Groups

On behalf of the MAPS Center for STEM Support

The Center for STEM Support is bringing back STEM Affinity Groups! Groups create space for 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) principles.

Groups will meet every other week throughout the semester starting the week of 9/4/2023 and run until the end of the semester. Find your people, join us today!

Please contact CSS Director, Shelby Bitz, with any questions.

Group Schedule Here

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.

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.

Proposal Development

Students

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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For More Information

Students Faculty Staff

Environment & Culture in Costa Rica

On behalf of CHASS Study Abroad

There will be a 9-day study abroad trip to Costa Rica in June 2024!

Click this Link for the Information Page, Enroll, or Indicate Interest

Faculty Staff

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.

Research Compliance Training Modules

Faculty Staff

Pepsi Partnership for Your Events!

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

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.

Pepsi Request Form

Academics

Students Faculty Staff

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.

Students

NEW: PSYC 311 Theories of Personality

On behalf of Extended Studies

Need another elective? Don't want to drive down to Pueblo? Come take PSYC 311 at our satellite location, on Thursday nights, at the PPSC campus and learn about the major theories of personality and the methods of personality

investigation.

Students

NEW: PSYC 362 Abnormal Psychology

On behalf of Extended Studies

Need another elective? Come learn about the diagnosis and therapy of maladaptive or abnormal behaviors and mental functioning, on Tuesday nights, at our satellite location on the PPSC Centennial Campus.

Students Faculty Staff

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!

Flyer for more information

Students Faculty Staff

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

Curriculum Requirements

Students Faculty Staff

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