Researchers study community wildfire resiliency

July 9, 2012

Researchers from UCCS will survey South Lake Tahoe residents about the 2007 Angora fire in an attempt to learn lessons about community responses to disaster. Jeannette Sutton, senior research associate, and Charles “Chip” Benight, director, (More)

Summer enrollment declines slightly; hopes high for fall

July 8, 2012

UCCS summer enrollment decreased slightly compared to a year ago, according to official census figures. The Office of Institutional Research provided enrollment data following the June 18 official census date for summer semester enrollment. There (More)

Response to Fire – Update #10

July 5, 2012

To the Campus Community: I am writing to again thank university faculty, staff and students for your response to the Waldo Canyon Fire as well as to provide an update on our community and university (More)

Response to Fire – Update #8

July 3, 2012

To the Campus Community: This morning’s news about the Waldo Canyon fire is cause for celebration. The fire is now 70 percent contained overall and fully contained within the Colorado Springs city limits. Evacuation orders (More)

In Memory: Joshua “Josh” Dyer

July 3, 2012

Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. July 5 at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 2350 Montebello Square Drive for Joshua Dyer, locksmith, Facilities Services. Dyer died June 29. A UCCS employee since 2011, Dyer was (More)

Response to Fire – Update #7

July 2, 2012

To the Campus Community: While Colorado Springs seems to have breathed a collective sigh of relief this morning, I remain concerned about members of our UCCS community as well as members of the broader Colorado (More)

Response to Fire – Update #6

July 2, 2012

Dear Campus Community: In calls and emails this weekend, I was reminded of the strength of our community and its resolve to recover from the Waldo Canyon Fire. This morning, I want to provide an (More)

UCCS to provide respite housing for firefighters

June 29, 2012

UCCS will provide housing for up to 100 wildland firefighters completing their shifts combatting the Waldo Canyon Fire beginning Friday night. UCCS will provide dormitory-style space for the firefighters in Summit Village. “We are pleased to provide (More)

Response to Fire – Update #5

June 29, 2012

Dear Campus Community Members: My joy for fresh air and progress in the fight against the Waldo Canyon Fire was quickly subdued this morning by news the fire has claimed its first victim, an individual (More)

CU Foundation names new UCCS development leader

June 29, 2012

The University of Colorado Foundation has named Megan Fisher to be assistant vice president for development, effective July 1. Fisher will lead  UCCS development activities and manage the Foundation’s local staff. Fisher has served the (More)

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