Practical ways to manage your work stressors
In the second of a series of guest columns, Amanda Allee, incoming Dean of Students, shares practical ways to identify your work stressors – and overcome them. (More)
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2020: The Year in Review
There is no simple way to sum up 2020 – but the top stories and most memorable photos from the last year paint a picture of resilience, perseverance and hope at UCCS. (More)
NIHR seeking input from adults on resilience response to COVID-19
Adults, ages 18 and older, are invited to respond to a confidential online survey on individual responses and community resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey involves a series of questionnaires in which participants will (More)
“Let’s Talk GRIT!” free online training promotes resilience, connectivity during COVID-19 and beyond
GRIT, the Greater Resilience Information Toolkit, a free, digital training designed for busy people looking to build up their resiliency and the resiliency of others, announced a campaign, LetsTalkGrit, that enlists individuals and organizations to learn tools for greater resiliency and to “coach” others in their support network. (More)
Behind the Springs Podcast: Episode 41 – Let’s talk about GRIT
The Behind the Springs Podcast featured Chip Benight, executive director of the National Institute for Human Resilience, about the free GRIT program for building and maintaining resilience during the pandemic. (More)
Photo Feature: President Kennedy visits UCCS
CU President Mark Kennedy and First Lady Debbie Kennedy joined Chancellor Venkat Reddy for a busy campus visit Oct. 14 that included eight locations on campus and conversations with more than 35 faculty, staff and students. (More)
2020 State of the Campus Address: Reddy speaks to living in a changing world
The annual State of the Campus address highlights successes of the past academic year and speaks to obstacles the campus may face in the future. This year, a socially-distanced live audience attended the event in Berger Hall in addition to a livestream. (More)
GRIT: A new El Paso County program to help residents through tough times of pandemic
The Gazette featured GRIT, the Greater Resilience Information Toolkit, a program created by Chip Benight, professor of psychology and director of the National Institute for Human Resilience. (More)
Seven steps to creating resilience during a pandemic
Even in the midst of a pandemic, there are plenty of strategies individuals can employ to regain a sense of control, stability and resilience. (More)
Benight on resilience: “We’re going to get through this”
In a recent “5 Things You Need to Know” interview, Benight, director of the National Institute for Human Resilience, shared why the COVID-19 pandemic creates so much anxiety and how resilience can be a key to overcoming it. (More)