Middle schoolers put science into action
Middle school students did everything from decode their DNA to designing robots as part of a series of “real life” science workshops at UCCS June 8 and 9. More than 300 students from the Pikes (More)
Middle schoolers put science into action
Indian education accomplishments cause for celebration
While UCCS was celebrating its largest-ever graduating class, a group of local American Indians used the campus to celebrate its accomplishments. On May 22, 39 American Indian students representing educational attainment from kindergarten through doctoral (More)
Who’s New in May
There are six new staff members who joined the UCCS campus community in May. Their names, job titles, department and appointment date follow. Michael Davenport, security, Public Safety, May 1. Sarah Rose, early childhood educator, (More)
UCCS to participate in emergency exercises
UCCS will be the site of emergency exercises June 15 and 16 with visitors to the campus likely noticing increased police activity and a large, tethered radio communication balloon but experiencing no disruption in classes (More)
New vice chancellor brings Southern style to student success
Homer Wesley was disappointed the near-to-campus choice for lunch didn’t have sweet tea on the menu. That sadness quickly turned to a smile when he learned his second choice, and another Southern favorite, Mountain Dew, (More)
Pedestrian spine almost complete
A paved walkway stretching from Main to Columbine halls is nearly complete, according to Carolyn Fox, architect, Facilities Services. The eastern edge of a three-phase project, an area in front of Dwire Hall, should open (More)
Kenny named nursing fellow
Deborah Kenny, associate dean for research, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, was recently selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of (More)
Science & Engineering garners Building of America Award
The UCCS Science & Engineering building was recently selected for a Building of America Award by Southfield, Mich.-based Construction Communications. On June 4, Construction Communications announced awards for projects that represent the best in new (More)
Robert von Dassanowsky
Robert von Dassanowsky, professor, Languages and Culture, was a guest presenter at the annual Vienna Independent Shorts Film Festival May 27-June 2 in Vienna, Austria. (More)
Book honors local writer and alum
A new book published by the university, “Gifts from the Heart – Stories, Memories, and Chronicles of Lucille Gonzales Oller,” provides a peek into the history of Colorado Springs and challenges faced by women and (More)