November 2015 – Page 3 – UCCS Communique

Luncheon celebrates Johnson Foundation $8 million commitment to UCCS

November 10, 2015

At a Nov. 6 luncheon, a select group including Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak and leadership from the Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation celebrated the foundation’s $8 million endowed gift that led to the renaming of the college of nursing and health sciences at UCCS. (More)

UCCS earns honors for military and veteran support

November 9, 2015

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of the nation’s best schools for veterans and military students, according to a weekly newspaper devoted to providing news, information and analysis to military members and their (More)

Save the date: Winter Wonderland set for Dec. 3

November 5, 2015

The end of the academic year and the winding down of UCCS 50th anniversary celebrations will be celebrated at a Dec. 3 cocktail reception featuring top state and local government officials and former UCCS Chancellor Neil Lane. (More)

University Hall open house to celebrate 50th anniversary

November 5, 2015

The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of UCCS with an open house event scheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at University Hall. (More)

Search for Stretch ends at Family Development Center

November 5, 2015

The search for Stretch the Fighting Longneck, the former UCCS spirit symbol, is over. Despite speculation that he may have taken a dark turn, it turns out Stretch spent his last few years surrounded by (More)

Campus leaders to conduct budget, accreditation and Program Prioritization discussions

November 4, 2015

A series of visits with academic departments by top UCCS leaders will begin Nov. 9 and continue through Dec. 4 at locations throughout campus. (More)

Geography event to highlight discipline’s science, technology connections

November 4, 2015

With only 24 percent of eighth graders proficient nationally, UCCS will host an event designed to boost geography interest and abilities. The UCCS-based Colorado Geographic Alliance will present GeoQuiz Night from 6 p.m. to 8 (More)

Sixteen join in October

November 3, 2015

Sixteen people accepted teaching and non-teaching positions at UCCS in October, according to the Department of Human Resources. (More)

Student retention equals campus connection

November 3, 2015

Mike Kisley, professor and chair, Department of Psychology, outlines his department’s efforts to retain students by connecting them with the university and their intended career goals. (More)