In Memory: John “Ivan” Kostin
Memorial services for John “Ivan” Kostin, 22, a junior at UCCS, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 at The Springs Funeral Services, 6575 Oakwood Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado. (More)
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Commencement Feature: Age is just a number
Magdalena Kossek started taking classes at UCCS when she was only 13 years old. Now, at the age of 18, she will receive her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. (More)
Bell receives CU’s Excellence in Leadership Program Award
With more than eight years of leadership experience at UCCS and 13 years within the CU system, Megan Bell, executive director of community learning and assessment, received the system’s Excellence in Leadership Program Award during the annual ELP luncheon Nov. 30. (More)
Wooten eighth as both cross country teams place among nation’s top 15 at championships
Junior Kayla Wooten led the UCCS cross country teams with an eighth-place national finish in the women’s race as the Mountain Lion men’s and women’s cross country teams placed in the top 15 at the 2018 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in Pittsburgh. (More)
22 join UCCS in November
Twenty-two people accepted non-teaching positions at UCCS in November 2018, according to the Office of Human Resources. (More)
De-stress events for students
It’s that time of year again: finals. Students are invited to take break from studying and relieve some stress at free events hosted by various campus departments and offices. (More)
Prologue talks holiday performances with Martha Graham Cracker Dec. 2
Dito van Reigersberg, better known by his stage name Martha Graham Cracker, will discuss how cabaret, pantomime and other musical performances became a part of the American holiday season during a Prologue lecture series event at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. (More)
Gregg, VonHolle earn All-America soccer honors
Senior Anna Gregg of women’s soccer earned first team honors from two organizations and junior Alex VonHolle of men’s soccer earned a second team award in All-America soccer announcements Nov. 28. (More)
Celebrate the holidays during the Heller Center Open House Dec. 1
Enjoy the music of the UCCS Honors Ensemble and presentations from the donor of Larry Heller’s 1950 MG TD and the history of car racing in Colorado Springs during the Heller Center Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1. (More)
Commencement Feature: Perseverance key to success for transfer student
Many soon-to-be high school seniors worry about senior pictures and submitting college applications – but for Katherine Latona, her focus was on her move from Colombia to the United States and becoming the primary caretaker for her father. (More)