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Call for proposals: Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in STEM Education
STORY

Million dollar grant encourages diversity in STEM programs

The University of Colorado Denver has been awarded $1 million in funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to improve learning outcomes for...
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Emily Williams
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July 6, 2017
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CU Denver, Faculty, Staff
CU Anschutz to play key role in NIH research program
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CU Anschutz to play key role in NIH research program

Everyone knows that exercise is good for us. But we don’t precisely know why. What happens to our bodies on the molecular level when we exercise?
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Wendy Meyer
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July 6, 2017
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Faculty, Staff
Hundreds sport “undies” for colon cancer research
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Hundreds sport “undies” for colon cancer research

On June 24, hundreds of runners and walkers (wearing their “undies”) lined up at City Park in Denver to show their support of colorectal cancer research at the...
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Taylor Abarca
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July 6, 2017
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Faculty, Staff
Everson
PEOPLE

Everson retiring after history-making career

Sitting in his office in the Hepatology and Transplant Center on the seventh floor of University Hospital, Professor Greg Everson, MD, FACP, mentions his plans to retire this summer. For most, this...
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Wendy Meyer
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July 6, 2017
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Faculty, Staff
2017 PrideFest
PEOPLE

CU celebrates Denver PrideFest

The University of Colorado proudly sponsors Denver PrideFest 2017, which took place June 16-17. We are excited to celebrate our diverse CU community and the larger community. CU is ALL FOUR diversity...
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Staff
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July 6, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Campus celebrates Pino as new chief of police during swearing-in ceremony
PEOPLE

Pino sworn in as new chief of police

Marc Pino was sworn in as the seventh UCCS police chief during a ceremony June 28 on campus. He was joined by campus and Colorado Springs community members in celebrating the accomplishment.
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Savannah Waggoner
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July 6, 2017
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UCCS, Faculty, Staff
Sassower
PEOPLE

Sassower co-authors new book

A book co-written by a campus faculty member was recently published. “Democratic Problem-Solving,” by Raphael Sassower, professor, Philosophy Department, and Justin Cruickshank, senior lecturer in...
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Staff
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July 6, 2017
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UCCS, Faculty, Staff
EVENT

TEDxMileHigh 2017

July 7–8, 2017
5:00pm – 7:00pm
We invite you to join 2,400 others on July 7-8 for our summer event, Point of Departure, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Get ready to be inspired...
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Jay Dedrick
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
EVENT

Family Film Night: "Tangled"

July 15, 2017
3:30pm – 8:00pm
$13 General Admission Activities include: Build a magical world with an enchanted tower and write your own mini-story Can you find Pascal the...
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Jay Dedrick
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CU South Denver, Faculty, Staff
Anderson
SPOTLIGHT

Five questions for Maria Andersen

The past five years have seen a rise in large-scale, digital learning experiments – centralized courses, vendor-created courseware, online homework systems, MOOCs and free-range learning platforms. By examining the research, successes and failures emerging from these experiments, what is learned about designing better digital learning experiences and technology for learning?

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Jaimie Henthorn
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent coverage
STORY

Regents approve $4.11 billion budget

The CU Board of Regents on June 15 unanimously approved a budget of $4.11 billion for the 2017-18 fiscal year that begins July 1. The total represents an...
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Jay Dedrick
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent Coverage
STORY

Board of Regents June meeting coverage

Regents approve $4.11 billion budget The CU Board of Regents on June 15 unanimously approved a budget of $4.11 billion for the 2017-18 fiscal year that begins...
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent coverage
STORY

Board looks to streamline committee organization

The CU Board of Regents continued its progress toward reducing the number of regent committees from seven to four. Last fall, the regents reviewed and approved...
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Cathy Beuten
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent coverage
STORY

Strategic Vision Framework moves closer to completion

The CU Board of Regents last week received the first draft of the Strategic Vision Framework , a systemwide initiative that defines the future of the...
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Cathy Beuten
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent coverage
STORY

Interdisciplinary Studies Degree making progress

Work on the three-year, fully online, intercampus bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies is well underway, with an anticipated fall 2018 launch...
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Cathy Beuten
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent Coverage
STORY

Sharkey takes helm of board

Board of Regents Chair Sue Sharkey Regent Sue Sharkey, R-Castle Rock, on Friday was elected chair of the CU Board of Regents. Sharkey succeeds Regent Irene...
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Jay Dedrick
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent coverage
STORY

Regents notes: Construction projects, coach contract OK’d

The CU Board of Regents on June 15 approved program plans and/or revisions to several capital construction projects across the campuses, including: A new...
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Jay Dedrick
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent Coverage
STORY

Regents announce conclusion of Tumpkin inquiry

Note: An earlier version of this story first appeared as Breaking News on CU Connections on June 12. At a special meeting June 12 at 1800 Grant St., the Board...
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Regent Coverage
STORY

Tenure list: June 2017

At its June 15-16 meeting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the CU Board of Regents approved 77 awards and appointments of tenure. University of...
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Two faculty members chosen for prestigious National Academy of Education fellowships
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Two faculty members chosen for prestigious National Academy of Education fellowships

Two University of Colorado faculty members have been chosen to receive prestigious fellowships from the National Academy of Education, whose competitive NAEd/...
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, CU Denver, Faculty, Staff
Skillsoft to upgrade, expand to students in June
STORY

New Skillsoft interface debuts

The new Skillsoft is here and a lot has changed, but University of Colorado faculty and staff still have access to the same resources with an upgraded...
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Sara Hart
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Feel the Heat
STORY

Feel the Heat, Move Your Feet 5K set for August

Being a good runner doesn’t always come naturally. Just like with any other athletic activity, proper technique and training will improve your performance...
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
MAVEN
STORY

MAVEN’s top 10 discoveries about Mars at 1,000 days

On Saturday, June 17, NASA’s MAVEN mission to Mars led by CU Boulder will hit a happy milestone: 1,000 days of orbiting the Red Planet.
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Jim Scott
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June 22, 2017
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
Szpyrka
STORY

Szpyrka announces retirement

Susan Szpyrka, who achieved both personal and professional milestones at UCCS, will retire Dec. 31, completing almost 34 years of university service.
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Tom Hutton
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June 22, 2017
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UCCS, Faculty, Staff
Peace Corps
STORY

Peace Corps, CU Denver announce new prep program

Peace Corps and the University of Colorado Denver have announced a new partnership centered on an undergraduate certificate program called Peace Corps Prep.
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Staff
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June 22, 2017
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CU Denver, Faculty, Staff

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