Photo feature: UCCS Ent Center for the Arts breaks ground
Shakespeare and shovels were combined Aug. 13 as construction officially began on the $60 million UCCS Ent Center for the Arts. (More)
50th Anniversary
Interactive map shows 50 years of UCCS
Celebrating the university’s 50th anniversary with a new map is a logical extension for a geography faculty member. (More)
City museum to open exhibit dedicated to UCCS
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum will launch an exhibit dedicated to celebrating UCCS history and its 50th Anniversary May 9. At 2 p.m. May 9 at the museum, 215 S. Tejon, Tom Huber, professor, Department (More)
SPA to celebrate 50th with May events
As part of UCCS 50th Anniversary celebrations, the School of Public Affairs has scheduled several events designed to highlight the importance of public policy and the role of those who work in the public sector. (More)
International symposium to explore Mexico, U.S. relations
As part of the university’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Don Klingner, distinguished professor, School of Public Affairs, and Steve Recca, executive director, UCCS Center for Human Security, organized a symposium of Mexico, State of Colorado and U.S. military leaders with the goal of new policies designed to improve human security in both nations.
The symposium will begin at 9 a.m. May 5 at the Lodge. More than 75 academic, political and business leaders are expected to attend. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is required and will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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College of Education plans events 50th Anniversary events
The College of Education will undertake a book drive and an alumni showcase as part of its celebration of the university’s 50th anniversary. (More)
Peak FreQuency musical arts group to perform throughout April
The Peak FreQuency Creative Arts Collective will sponsor seven April concerts and unveil a new work written in honor of the university’s 50th anniversary April 11-25. (More)
Photo feature: First graduate leads St. Patrick’s Day parade, shares memories
The first UCCS graduate didn’t get a lot of encouragement from workplace colleagues to earn a college degree. Instead, Arnold Taylor’s friends told him to take the boss fishing if he wanted a promotion. (More)
50 ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary
What can campus community members do to celebrate the 1965 founding of UCCS during it year-long birthday celebration? (More)
First grad to lead UCCS-themed St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The first UCCS graduate, 86 -year- old Arnold Taylor, will lead a contingent of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community supporters at the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day parade March 14 in downtown Colorado Springs. (More)