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Jean Dreyfus Lectureship Awards CSU Pueblo as One of Eight Undergraduate Institution Grant Recipients

PUEBLO, COLORADO – Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Samuel Gockel has secured an $18,500 grant from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. The Jean Dreyfus Lectureship Award provides funding to host a prominent researcher on campus for a guest lecture series. The grant aims to offer academic enrichment and support summer research fellowships for two undergraduate students who will collaborate with mentors in contemporary chemistry.

“This noteworthy accolade granted upon CSU Pueblo, shows as a true testament to Dr. Gockel’s exemplary contribution to the field,” CSU Pueblo Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gail Mackin said.

Professor Gary Molander from the University of Pennsylvania will present his research on solar energy at the CSU Pueblo campus. This presentation is particularly significant considering the crucial role that solar energy plays in the greater Pueblo community. The lecture will be open to the public, and Professor Molander will spend multiple days on campus, engaging with undergraduate students and faculty in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) during his visit.

“We hope that this seminar will stir excitement for STEM within Pueblo and perhaps, attract new students to consider going to college and to study in STEM fields,” Dr. Gockel said.

A planned question and answer session is on the agenda, offering students the opportunity to join and inquire with Professor Molander. They will discuss graduate school, potential career paths with their degrees, the choice between industry and academia, and receive general advice.

About the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

The purpose of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., is to advance the science of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences as a means of improving human relations and circumstances throughout the world. Established in 1946 by chemist, inventor, and businessman Camille Dreyfus as a memorial to his brother Henry, the Foundation became a memorial to both men when Camille Dreyfus died in 1956. Throughout its history the Foundation has sought to take the lead in identifying and addressing needs and opportunities in the chemical sciences through a series of programs and awards.

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Happening This Week

Faculty Staff Retirees

NEW: APC Trivia Night

On behalf of the Administrative Professional Council

APC Trivia Nights are always a night of fun! Form your teams and be ready to compete for the trophy. We will have refreshments.

Faculty Staff

Policies Approved

On behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

The following policies have been approved:

-Alcohol and Other Drugs (Employee Policy)

-Institutional Base Salary

-Religious Accommodations

-Veterans and Active Duty In-State Tuition Classification

These policies can be viewed on the General Counsel website-Policy Library.

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Faculty Staff

Blackboard Spring Term Kickoff Training

On behalf of Center for Teaching, Learning, & Leadership in Partnership with Educational Technology

3 Days of Workshops and Drop-In Labs

Activate your Blackboard Course Accessibility Tools

See attached flyer for details.

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Faculty Staff

NEW: Sign-up for the Howl'n Hub!

On behalf of Student Engagement and Leadership

Calling all faculty and staff superheroes at CSU Pueblo! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary—the Howl'n Hub! This campus department expo is your chance to showcase the incredible resources and support your department offers to incoming students during Orientation. Let's unite forces and welcome our newest members into the academic family, guiding them on their educational journey.

Sign up now to be a key player in the Howl'n Hub, where connections are forged, and academic adventures begin! Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact—join the Howl'n Hub!

Sign-up Here!

Students Faculty Staff

MLK Week- NAACP March and Community Clean Up

On behalf of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CSU Pueblo faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a community march alongside the Pueblo NAACP. After, join in a community clean up event in downtown Pueblo or assist with handing out food baskets prepared by CSU Pueblo students and staff. Gloves, vests, and other supplies provided! ! Boxed lunches will be provided!

For more information contact Erin Carrillo-Stresow, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at erin.carrillo-stresow@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

Donuts, Drinks, and Service: How Can You Serve Others?

On behalf of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Enjoy a donut and hot drink with Student Engagement and Leadership! Learn how you can give back to your community to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information contact Erin Carrillo-Stresow, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at erin.carrillo-stresow@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

MLK Week- Roundtable Lunch

On behalf of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Join community leaders, students, faculty, and staff for lunch and conversation over volunteerism and service within the Pueblo Community. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information contact Erin Carrillo-Stresow, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at erin.carrillo-stresow@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Paws & Prosper Expo | Campus Departments & Student Organizations

On behalf of Student Engagement and Leadership

Register for the Paws & Prosper Expo during Spring Wolf Pack Welcome Week on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 11 A.M - 1 P.M in the OSC Ballroom for endless resources. Features for this resource fair are resources and services, outreach to 2,000 participants and opportunity to share information, sell items, provide onsite services or onsite registration.

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General and Upcoming Announcements

Faculty Staff

IMPORTANT: Changes to Aladdin Catering Billing Structure

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

We are changing some processes in the Aladdin Catering Billing Structure to both simplify and expedite the payment process as well as mitigate risk of nonpayment.

Beginning January 1st 2024, all Catering will be booked with a P-Card as opposed to an index code/ account number.

In the rare event that the catering exceeds a P-Card limit, the booking process will continue to use an account number but the billing will not go through Auxiliary Services but rather the Office of Financial Management.

It is vitally important, that all ABF's be submitted a week prior to the event as Aladdin has been instructed not to service any catering without this form.

For the P-Card process, you will receive an "Paid" invoice when your event is complete and that will be your receipt for the transaction.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Josh Gurley ext 2611.

Students Faculty Staff

MLK Week- “Living the Dream: It Starts with Me - Spreading Hope, Courage, and Unity”

On behalf of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Join us for a community panel and discussion on spreading hope, courage, and unity. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information contact Erin Carrillo-Stresow, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at erin.carrillo-stresow@csupueblo.edu

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 be sure to attend. 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!

Search and Screen Training Zoom Link

Faculty Staff

NEW: AAUP Spring Campaign Meeting

On behalf AAUP

Join the CSU Pueblo chapter of the American Association of University Professors as we kick off our spring campaign for higher wages on Thursday, January 25th from 5-6:30PM in the Great Plains room of the OSC. We will announce preliminary data from our economic survey and other upcoming activities designed to highlight the economic need of everyone who teaches at our university, plus a few other surprises. Everyone who teaches at CSU Pueblo is welcome to attend. Zoom URL available upon request.

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Faculty Staff

Updates for Adding Publisher Content to Blackboard Courses

On behalf of Educational Technology, Information Technology

Blackboard has announced that they are ending support for Building Blocks in Blackboard Learn as of January 1, 2024, and necessary applications and tools will be switched from Building Blocks to REST APIs, LTIs, and Partner Cloud integrations.

If you are using a third party publisher for course content, such as Cengage, McGraw Hill, or Pearson, ensure that you are adding course content through the approved version of the tool, and not the Building Block. If you integrate publishers and add content through the Building Block for the spring semester, it will likely become inaccessible after January 1.

Not sure whether you are adding content with the Building Block or LTI/Partner Cloud? Check out the support article below to view instructions for adding content form each third party publisher into your course!

Integrating Third Party Publisher Content

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Training Available in January!

On behalf of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encourages faculty and staff to engage with numerous professional development opportunities, days of awareness, local area events, programming, learning opportunities, and articles this month.

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Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: LINC Manager Position

On behalf of the University Library

Are you organized, self-motivated, have strong technology skills, and supervisory experience?

We're looking for a mature student with management experience for a 20 hour per week hourly position! Pays up to $24 per hour. Flexible Hours. Graduate Student preferred.

Assist the LINC Management Team with project management, logistics, and operational support including:

Hiring, managing, and training student employees

Scheduling classes and events in the LINC

Coordinating outreach to faculty and students

Assess faculty and student needs for LINC services

Scheduling and managing LINC staff interactions with classes

Obtaining satisfaction feedback

Tracking LINC student interactions and activities

Contact the Library Dean's Office at Julie.stevens@csupueblo.edu

Faculty Staff

Call for Faculty Seed Grant Proposals (FY 2024–2025)

On behalf of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs & the Faculty Scholarly Activities Board

The Office of Research and Scholarly Activities Board is announcing the call for proposals for the Seed Grant (FY 2024 – 2025). The objectives of the Faculty Seed Grant Program are to provide support to a.) conduct well-defined and purposeful research, scholarly and creative activities that will lead directly to substantive dissemination in the form of peer-reviewed publication or other peer-reviewed intellectual or creative work, b.) encourage applications that have potential for external grant funding, and c.) support research, scholarly, and creative opportunities for CSU Pueblo students with faculty mentors. All tenure-track probationary and tenured academic and administrative Faculty of CSU Pueblo are eligible to apply for funding. A faculty member cannot submit more than one Seed proposal per grant cycle and is eligible to receive a maximum of two consecutive grants. Applications that have the potential for external grant funding are particularly encouraged. All Seed proposals must include funding for at least one registered full-time undergraduate (preferred) or graduate student. The maximum award for a Seed award will not exceed $10,000. Faculty who have never received a Seed grant and/or applications with the potential for external grant funding are strongly encouraged. The proposals will be evaluated by the Scholarly Activity Board (SAB) and will be recommended for funding based on merit only, regardless of college, school, department, or rank. Applications are due by Friday, February 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Additional information can be found in the application attachment or by contacting the Office of Research at csup_orsp@csupueblo.edu

Application Link

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Threlkeld Prize Application Due February 16, 2024

On behalf of CSU Pueblo Fondation

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 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024)

Completed at least four 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 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Threlkeld Information

Faculty Staff

NEW: Scheduling New Employee Photos

On behalf of MCCR

To schedule a new employee photo, please visit the intake form on the CSU Pueblo website under Marketing, Communications and Community Relations. If you are currently employed and require an updated photograph, please complete the provided intake form as well.

Intake Form

Academics

Students Faculty Staff

Patterns of Homicide: A Course at Fort Carson

On behalf of Extended Studies

ATTENTION, CRIMINOLOGY students!!!

Patterns of Homicide (CRIM 413, CRN 14376) will be offered at Fort Carson from January 15 to March 8. This course examines the rates, types, patterns, and explanations of homicide in the United States and selected other countries. This course is open to non-military students. Students who register for this course will get a pass to access Fort Carson.

Students Faculty Staff

CSUP Sociology/Criminology Courses at Pikes Peak State College

On behalf of Sociology/Criminology/Anthropology

CSU Pueblo at Pikes Peak State College offers a BA or BS in criminology and/or sociology in flexible formats including 3 credit, 8-week semesters and night classes with zoom classroom and in-person options for working adults and military members.

Spring 2024 A Course Offerings (1/15/24 - 3/08/24)

Criminology and Women Studies 407 Family Violence M 5:30-8:00

A thorough and critical examination of family violence. Topics include the diverse types of family violence, consequences of family violence, criminal justice responses, trauma and violence, victims’ issues, and preventive measures and strategies for dealing with violence in the family. Although the course focusses on the American family, illustrations from other cultures are provided.

For more information please contact:

The Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology Department

CSU Pueblo at Pikes Peak State College

Sarah Messer | sarah.messer@csupueblo.edu

CSU Pueblo Main Campus

Ryan Knabe | ryan.knabe@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

CSUP Sociology/Criminology Courses at Pikes Peak State College

On behalf of Sociology/Criminology/Anthropology

Spring 2024 A Course Offerings (1/15/24 - 3/08/24)

Sociology 302 Collective Behavior and Social Movements W 5:30-8:00 pm

The course examines what happens when the typical social order breaks down and groups of people challenge the existing social structures. From the strange fad of streaking in the 1970's to social movements like Black Lives Matter, this course will examine social movements, rumors, riots, fads, and fashions and the unique way that sociologists study these behaviors.

For more information please contact:

The Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology Department

CSU Pueblo at Pikes Peak State College

Sarah Messer | sarah.messer@csupueblo.edu

CSU Pueblo Main Campus

Ryan Knabe | ryan.knabe@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Community Partners

Take a class outside the classroom!

On behalf of the History Department

Looking for a change of pace? Enroll in HIST 491 Pueblo in the Progressive Era (about 1880s-1920s). Class meets Tuesday, 2-4:50 PM at the Pueblo Heritage Museum in downtown Pueblo. THE THEMES: We will consider national and global history from a local perspective with emphasis on urban political reform movements and Beaux Arts architecture. THE WORK: We will help the museum with an exhibit and we will publish our research in an online book. ADDED BENEFIT: We will take the opportunity to visit museums and archives in Pueblo to explore the differences between Public History and Academic History. THE GOAL Understand how our local community fits into the history of the nation and the world, contribute to our local history, explore primary source resources available locally, and have fun. All students are welcome regardless of major.

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Students Faculty Staff

CSUP Sociology/Criminology Courses at Pikes Peak State College

On behalf of Sociology/Criminology/Anthropology

Spring B Course Offerings (3/11/24 – 5/10/24)

Anthropology and Sociology 315 Health, Culture, and Society M 5:30-8:00pm

We will explore the sociological contributions to our understanding of human health behavior. The major goal is to familiarize students with the uniqueness of sociological perspectives in understanding health and illness; concepts generally thought of in medical terms only.

For more information please contact:

The Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology Department

CSU Pueblo at Pikes Peak State College

Sarah Messer | sarah.messer@csupueblo.edu

CSU Pueblo Main Campus

Ryan Knabe | ryan.knabe@csupueblo.edu

Students Faculty Staff

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