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Block named associate dean for College of Business

A former associate dean for the College of Engineering and Applied Science and dean of academics at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School will be the new associate dean of the College of...
Hudson named head women’s soccer coach

Hudson named head women’s soccer coach

A coach with experience at the semi-professional, NCAA Division I and club ranks will be the next head women’s soccer coach for UCCS. Sian Hudson brought 15 years of coaching experience to UCCS when...
Wynne tapped to lead human resources

Wynne tapped to lead human resources

A personnel professional with extensive experience in the military, and who previously served as assistant director, is the new executive director of the Human Resources Office.
Dassanowsky

von Dassanowsky translation premiers

An English translation of an Austrian playwright’s work by Robert von Dassanowsky, professor, Department of Languages and Cultures and Department of Visual and Performing Arts, was presented in a...

In memoriam: Murray Ross

Murray Ross, 74, founder and artistic director, Theatreworks, died Jan. 3, 2017, following a short illness. A campus memorial service is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant...
Faculty at Work: Jugal Kalita

Faculty at Work: Jugal Kalita

Jugal Kalita, professor, College of Engineering and Applied Science, was recently selected as the subject of a Faculty at Work profile by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity.
Celinski achievement celebrated at UCCS event

Celinski achievement celebrated at UCCS event

Zbigniew Celinski, the newest UCCS distinguished professor, was feted at a Nov. 21 reception. Celinski, professor, Department of Physics and Energy Science, joins an elite group of CU faculty. Only...
Christensen named provost

Christensen named provost

A respected, longtime UCCS faculty member and former dean of the university’s largest college will serve as provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Johnson to lead information technology

Johnson to lead information technology

Harper Johnson, currently director of enterprise solutions, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, will become the chief information officer and associate vice chancellor for information technology...
Pam Shockley-Zalabak

Shockley-Zalabak named Business Citizen of the Year

The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance named Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak its Business Citizen of the Year Nov. 13.
Kraemers help celebrate 20th anniversary of UCCS library naming

Kraemers help celebrate 20th anniversary of UCCS library naming

The campus community celebrated the 20th anniversary of the naming of the UCCS Kraemer Family Library at a Nov. 2 reception honoring Sandy and Dorothy Kraemer.
Conley

Conley co-authors book on transformation of the American faculty

Valerie Martin Conley, dean, College of Education, is co-author of the recently released “The Faculty Factor, Reassessing the American Academy in a Turbulent Era.”

Eurich presents at college press conference

Laura Eurich, senior instructor, Communication Department, presented “Advising Without a Net” at the Associated College Press National Media Convention Oct. 22 in Washington, D.C.
Hagemann

Hagemann named executive director

Melinda Hagemann, development director, Office of Development, will become executive director and will supervise the private fundraising efforts of the campus effective Nov. 1.
UCCS Faculty feted for research, scholarship

Photo feature: Faculty feted for research, scholarship

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity rolled out the red carpet for UCCS faculty and staff members Wednesday afternoon, showering them with recognition for pursuing the university’s...
Recca

Recca assists with hurricane relief

Steve Recca, executive director, Center for Human Security, School of Public Affairs, recently returned to campus after assisting the State Department’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and US...
Iarygin

Iarygin brings Russian perspective to UCCS

Sept. 1 was a memorable day for Andrei Iarygin. It was the official “Day of Knowledge” in Russia, and it happened to be the first day Iarygin presented to his class at UCCS.
Cathcart wins teaching award

Cathcart wins teaching award

Katy Cathcart, senior instructor, School of Public Affairs, recently received the 2016 Western Association of Criminal Justice Innovative Teaching Award.
Schmidt honored with AIAA literature award

Schmidt honored with AIAA literature award

David K. Schmidt, professor emeritus, College of Engineering and Applied Science, recently received the 2016 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Pendray Aerospace Literature Award.
Bakari

New Vice Chancellor Bakari to be welcomed

A reception for Sentwali Bakari, vice chancellor, Student Success, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in University Center 303.
Watson named UCCS Human Resources acting director

Watson named UCCS Human Resources acting director

Susan Watson, associate director, Human Resources Department, will become the department’s acting director effective Oct. 7.
Cassio

Cassio honored as UCCS Employee of the Quarter

Ellie Cassio, consultant, Office of Human Resources, wasn’t aware the employee of the quarter program even existed until she received the award.
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Chavez joins Latin American Education Foundation board

Nolbert D. Chavez recently was unanimously appointed as a new member of the board of directors of the Latin American Education Foundation.
Maykowski

Maykowski new managing director of UCCS Theatreworks

An arts administrator with extensive experience with professional opera is the new Theatreworks managing director.

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