Regents approve bachelor’s degree in human physiology and nutrition
A new bachelor’s degree designed to prepare students for careers as health professionals earned approval from the University of Colorado Board of Regents. (More)
Health & Wellness
Prue-Owens appointed to UCHealth Memorial Term Chair
Kathy Prue-Owens, assistant professor of nursing, will advance the implementation of evidence-based practices in local hospitals as the first UCHealth Memorial Term Chair. (More)
UCCS hosts first El Paso County Suicide Prevention Conference
A crowd of 500 filled the Gallogly Events Center on Friday, Jan. 17 for the first El Paso County Suicide Prevention Conference with one topic in mind: reducing the number of deaths by suicide in El Paso County by 20% in the next five years. (More)
Sustainable agriculture leader to keynote Jan. 18 Grain School Public Forum
Fred Kirschenmann, distinguished fellow at Iowa State University’s Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will present his keynote address “The Staff of Life and the Ethics of Eating” during the free public forum of the 2020 UCCS Grain School Jan. 18. (More)
UCCS to host first county-wide suicide prevention conference Jan. 17
Mental health professionals from across the county will gather on campus for the first El Paso County Suicide Prevention Conference: A Call to Action, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Jan. 17 at the Gallogly Events Center. (More)
Clyde’s Kudos to celebrate collaboration and contributions to UCCS
According to Staff Association president-elect Alex Baker, “Our hope in launching this program is that we will be reminded that one of the biggest things that sets UCCS apart is, of course, the people.” (More)
UCCS students Pause for Paws before finals week
Things can get ruff around finals week, but UCCS students got a reminder on that they’re doing a pawesome job from the K9 to 5 National Therapy Dog Registry. (More)
Finals week de-stress events for students
Find opportunities to take a breather, eat for free and enjoy an hour away from the books during this finals week. (More)
Athlete Power on the Rise
Over 300 attendees and 170 speakers gathered in Colorado Springs to discuss the challenges and integrity of world sport at the 2019 Play the Game Conference Oct. 13-16. (More)
Governor Polis authorizes additional Governor’s Holidays to replace vacation days over winter break
UCCS employees will enjoy a complete campus closure from Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 – all without needing to use personal vacation days. (More)