Employee of the Quarter winner Corrie West: “It’s been more than just a wonderful job”
West, director of Development, is the recipient of the summer 2020 Employee of the Quarter award. (More)
Personnel
Hanenberg named assistant vice chancellor for health and wellness
Effective Sept. 1, the promotion comes as part of the first phase of the Division of Student Affairs reorganization. Hanenberg will be the first to fill this new position for the university. (More)
Ahmad-Post accepts position at University of Denver
Aisha Ahmad-Post, director of the Ent Center for the Arts, will be the next executive director of the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver. (More)
Tom Christensen, provost, to return to the classroom in 2021
Tom Christensen, former dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and longtime UCCS professor of physics, will step down from his position as provost on June 30, 2021. He will return to the classroom for a final year of teaching before retiring in May 2022. (More)
With a focus on giving back, Jackie Crouch, Faculty Resource Center, earns Employee of the Quarter award
Widely known for handling support tickets before 4:00 a.m. and able to troubleshoot technology while halfway around the world, Jackie Crouch has earned the Employee of the Quarter award for April-June 2020. (More)
Chris Martinez reflects on 43 years at the Kraemer Family Library
After more than four decades at UCCS, Martinez leaves behind a legacy of better accessibility, better representation through literature and attendance at many, many UCCS basketball games. (More)
Seven UCCS students, alumni and staff named Business Journal’s Rising Stars
The Rising Stars award recognizes 25 local professionals younger than 40 for their achievements in business and philanthropy and their contributions to the Pikes Peak region. (More)
Benjamin Kwitek on future innovation: “The best is yet to come”
The Director of UCCS’ Bachelor of Innovation is building a groundbreaking educational experience built on entrepreneurship, resilience and solutions to the world’s pressing problems. (More)
Corey King is a chef on a mission
From cooking for charity events to brainstorming how corporations can contribute to global sustainability, Chef of the Year Corey King is using food to “fight the good fight.” (More)
Patience, collaboration and a growth mindset earn Lockwood Employee of the Quarter
Lockwood has implemented improvements across the board in Orientation, and the combination of his attitude and aptitude earned him this quarter’s award. (More)