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CU Denver-led startup wins NFL contest for helmet safety

CU Denver-led startup wins NFL contest for helmet safety

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t the only big winners at this year’s Super Bowl. CU Denver’s own Chris Yakacki, PhD, an associate professor of mechanical...
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Event highlights international and online education efforts

Event highlights international and online education efforts

Budgets, Beijing and the Super Bowl were just some of the foci for 2018’s first Campus Conversation, hosted by Chancellor Dorothy Horrell with Provost Rod...
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CU Advocates Day at the State Capitol
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Summit of leaders – and a call to action – at CU Advocacy Day

Gov. John Hickenlooper addresses the audience at Tuesday's CU Advocacy Day at the Capitol. (All photos by Trevr Merchant) Tuesday’s CU Advocacy Day at the...
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Anti-bullying policy earns preliminary approval of Faculty Council
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Anti-bullying policy earns preliminary approval of Faculty Council

A new workplace bullying policy that governance groups have been working to develop for years earned the approval of the Faculty Council at its Jan. 25 meeting...
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Check your mailbox: tax forms on the way
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Check your mailbox: tax forms on the way

Employees can expect to find their W-2s in their mailboxes and on the portal in the coming week. Form 1042-S has been mailed to international employees, and...
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Mechanical engineering students start specialization by building lightsabers

Mechanical engineering students start specialization by building lightsabers

The first mechanical engineering course CU Denver students take teaches them how to do 3D modeling with computer-aided design (CAD). In fall 2017, the course (...
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Regents discuss working relationships, presidential search process at winter retreat

At its mid-winter retreat late last week in Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Board of Regents sought ways to improve how it operates as a board and...
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'Early Career Scientist Day' brings statewide researchers together

'Early Career Scientist Day' brings statewide researchers together

More than 50 researchers greeted Colorado lawmakers entering the Capitol building on Jan. 19, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of research...
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New international employees must schedule tax appointment
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New international employees must schedule tax appointment

The International Tax Office in Employee Services strives to be a valuable touchpoint for international employees throughout their CU careers – and that all...
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New business filings continue to rise in Q4 2017, pointing to job growth

New business filings continue to rise in Q4 2017, pointing to job growth

Colorado added more new business filings in 2017, indicating job growth could follow in the near term according to a CU Boulder report released today by...
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Take a preview tour of campus gem

Take a preview tour of campus gem

With the calendar’s turn to 2018, construction on the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center is in the home stretch. What began as a student-led effort...
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CU faculty researchers invited to apply for Boettcher Investigator status
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Deadlines approaching for 2018 Boettcher Webb-Waring biomedical research grants

Applications still are being accepted for the 2018 Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards program to support research that has a direct impact on...
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Call for nominations: Staff Council Service Excellence Award
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Call for nominations: Staff Council Service Excellence Award

University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) is soliciting nominations of classified and university staff employees for the annual Service Excellence Award...
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Tuition waiver pilot program
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Spring tuition waiver benefit online applications due Jan. 31

Employees and dependents who want to save money on their spring tuition bill must submit their tuition waiver benefit application by Wednesday, Jan. 31. The...
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CU Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol
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CU supporters to gather with state leaders at Capitol

CU Advocacy Day, an annual opportunity for CU Advocates and guests to engage with state leaders at the Capitol, is set for 3-5 p.m. Jan. 30. Presented by the...
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Education dean confers master’s degree on her daughter

Education dean confers master’s degree on her daughter

Maxine Martin was one of more than 1,200 new graduates honored on Saturday at CU Denver Fall Commencement 2017. But she was the only one who received her...
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PERA puzzle, Title IX changes among issues affecting CU at Capitol
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PERA puzzle, Title IX changes among issues affecting CU at Capitol

Reform of the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), changes to Title IX, the opioid epidemic and teacher shortage are among the issues...
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CU’s MOOC and specialization offerings leap forward

CU’s MOOC and specialization offerings leap forward

The world of massive open online courses (MOOCs) is changing rapidly, and the University of Colorado is a leader in its evolution. Among a recent surge of 600...
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APS Changes
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New year brings 13 systemwide policy changes

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced changes to 13 Administrative Policy Statements (one rescission, seven revisions and five new) from the...
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Regent Coverage
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Changes to Regent Law (Article) 4 take effect

Changes to Article 4: Organization of the Academic Units and the Regent policies relating to the organization of academic units at the university took effect...
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A salute to saloons: Booze runs in the veins of Denver’s history

A salute to saloons: Booze runs in the veins of Denver’s history

Throughout its history, the city of Denver was home to saloons that served up a lot more than alcohol. Ken McConnellogue talks with CU Denver History Professor...
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The 10 most-read CU Connections features of 2017
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The 10 most-read CU Connections features of 2017

1. Bell summoned the female superheroes – and they listened , July 6, 2017 2. Conversations on inclusivity highlighted at systemwide Diversity Summit , March 9...
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Staff Council, Faculty Council to discuss parental leave goals
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Staff Council, Faculty Council to discuss parental leave goals

The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) will collaborate with the university’s Faculty Council to develop tandem reports on a potential parental leave...
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CU faculty researchers invited to apply for Boettcher Investigator status
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CU faculty researchers invited to apply for Boettcher Investigator status

Boettcher Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards from Boettcher Foundation on Vimeo . The University of Colorado and the Boettcher Foundation announce the 2018...
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Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan program comes to CU Denver

Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan program comes to CU Denver

Since 2014, the “Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan” program has taken place around the United States, highlighting Japan’s commitment to building stronger...

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