UCCS recognizes lifetime donors at dinner
Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak hosted an inaugural dinner for the members of the 1965 Main Hall Society, a newly created society to honor UCCS’ most generous lifetime donors Dec. 17.
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December 2015
Photo feature: Fall 2015 Commencement
Among the more than 500 students who participated in commencement ceremonies Dec. 18, one campus staff member and several others associated with the campus earned degrees. (More)
Havlick publishes book on landscape restoration
David Havlick, associate professor, Geography and Environmental Studies Department, recently edited “Restoring Layered Landscapes: History, Ecology and Culture.” Havlick, and co-editor Marion Hourdequin, associate professor, Philosophy Department, Colorado College, spent more than five years exploring (More)
Photo feature: Yusef Komunyakaa poetry reading
Yusef Komunyakaa, UCCS alumnus and Pulitzer Prize winning poet, hosted a public reading and book signing on Dec. 17 at the University Center.
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Meyer to lead grain education course
Nanna Meyer, associate professor, Department of Health Sciences, Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, will join with leading experts to present Grain School Jan. 15-17 on campus. (More)
Thirteen join campus
Thirteen people accepted teaching and non-teaching positions at UCCS in November, according to the Department of Human Resources. (More)
Alumnus, noted author to lead December commencement
A UCCS alumnus recognized as one of the nation’s great poets will deliver the fall UCCS commencement address during Dec. 18 ceremonies at the Broadmoor World Arena. (More)
Animals on campus policy gets update
An update to the UCCS animals on campus policy reflects new federal, legislative and regulatory requirements and adds clarity and responsibilities for employees. (More)
Photo feature: Students pause for paws during finals
Hundreds of students stopped by to pet and cuddle pups during Pause for Paws Dec. 9 and 10 at the Kraemer Family Library. Dogs from K9 to 5 National Therapy Dog Registry helped lower stress levels and increase the sense of well-being for students as they prepare for finals. (More)
Photo Feature: Festival of Lights
More than 400 faculty, staff and students led the Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 5. UCCS was selected to lead the parade as part of 50th anniversary celebrations. Parade leaders carried banners recognizing the victims of the Nov. 27 Planned Parenthood shootings. (More)