April 2011 – Page 5 – UCCS Communique

Education dean finalists to visit campus

April 7, 2011

Three finalist candidates for the position of dean of the UCCS College of Education will meet with faculty and staff in open forums and campus receptions during April 12, 19 and 26. A fourth finalist met with faculty and staff April 5.

Brief descriptions of the candidates and the dates and times of their forums and receptions follow. The candidates were selected as finalists by a campus-wide search committee chaired by Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business. (More)

Display case for part two of the History of the Library at UCCS

Kraemer Family Library shares its history

April 7, 2011

The Kraemer Family Library is featuring an exhibit of its history since 1996, when the UCCS library gained its official name.

The second half of a two-part presentation, the newest display focuses on developments in the library since it was named. University officials designated the building the Kraemer Family Library to honor former member of the CU Board of Regents and university benefactor Sandy Kraemer for his many contributions. (More)

Buechner to alums: Don’t wing it

April 7, 2011

CU President Emeritus John Buechner shared a personal eleventh commandment with UCCS alumni Saturday, a summary of lessons learned in a 34 year CU career and as an elected official. “Thou shalt not wing it,” (More)

$Math Olympiad Bronze Medal$

UCCS to host Colorado’s 28th Math Olympiad

April 7, 2011

The Colorado Math Olympiad will return to UCCS for its 28th year on April 22.

An estimated 400 middle and high school students from around the state will meet in Berger Hall and the Gallogly Events Center at 9 a.m. Participants are given four hours to complete the five essay-style problems. (More)

Our Class Wiki: A conversation with Liesl H. Eberhardt and Comm. 3240-001 students

April 7, 2011

This is the fifth in a series of occasional features provided by the UCCS Teaching and Learning Center to encourage faculty to share ideas about teaching strategies that engage students and enhance learning. This week is a conversation with Liesl H. Eberhardt and Comm. 3240-001 students about using a class wiki. (More)

College of Business creates minor in entrepreneurship

April 7, 2011

The College of Business will offer students a minor in entrepreneurship to share the challenges of new ventures and to spur regional economic development.

Tom Duening, director, Center for Entrepreneurship and El Pomar Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship, will lead the program. (More)

Christensen to return to faculty

April 6, 2011

Tom Christensen, dean, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, recently announced plans to return to the faculty in June 2012.

Christensen will return to teaching and research as a professor in the Department of Physics and Energy Science. (More)

New police officer joins UCCS

April 4, 2011

One new staff member joined UCCS in March. Jeremy Simenson began March 15 as a police officer for the Department of Public Safety.

In Memory: Ann V. McCready

April 4, 2011

Ann McCready, a staff member from 1967 until her retirement as a program assistant in the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 2000, died March 29 at her home in Black Forest. She was 88 years old. (More)

CU President Bruce Benson confers with Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak and Student Government Association President Kristina Achey.

Benson offers kudos in campus address

April 1, 2011

CU President Bruce Benson told faculty and staff he appreciated efforts to cooperate within the campus, the university, and with other Colorado higher education institutions during a Town Hall meeting Friday morning at the University Center Theater. (More)