UCCS Communique

UCCS and CU Denver are launching two new cyber operations courses that will expose students to immersive cyber-attack and defense scenarios using the CU Cyber Range that is being built at UCCS. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149562

High school students across Colorado had the opportunity to learn about healthcare and the college experience during the weeklong Health Occupations Promoting Equity (HOPE) Institute summer camp. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149588

The Teaching and Learning department in the College of Education recently hosted delegates from Peru through the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), coordinated by the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149637

The minor, launching Fall 2023, equips students with the skills and tools they need to help social enterprise and nonprofit organizations thrive. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149650

The Disability Services in Higher Education Committee recently released their report “HB22-1255 Disability Services Advisory Committee: Recommendations for Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education.” communique.uccs.edu/?p=149566

There’s lending a hand, and then there’s lending several hundred handaxes. The latter is how UCCS, with the help of Distinguished Professor of Anthropology Emeritus Thomas Wynn, received a collection of artifacts from the Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149474

During the 2023 Colorado-Wyoming International Educators Conference, Karlye Enkler and Telma Frumholtz were recognized for their efforts in international education at UCCS. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149438

For the third year, UCCS is hosting GenCyber camps for local middle school students and teachers from local middle and high schools to participate in. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149109

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience has partnered with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on a groundbreaking initiative called the Colorado Alliance for Resilient and Equitable Systems. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149272

UCCS was a destination for Kristy Esquibel – a destination that allowed her to achieve more after obtaining not one but two degrees. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149289

The Budget & Planning Office is pleased to announce that they will be offering monthly training sessions open to the campus community. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149275

At the Leadership Pikes Peak 2023 Community Leadership Awards luncheon, Gretchen Bliss received the Gary Bostrom Community Inspiration Leadership Award and Sloan Gonzales received the Emerging Leader Award. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149200

Jena McCollum has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award. The five-year award will support graduate research and expanded undergraduate training and support to facilitate research experiences. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149251

When history professor Carole Woodall and her students came up with the idea of doing a project instead of final essays for her course, she didn’t shy away from trying something that was new to both her and her students – a collaborative podcast. communique.uccs.edu/?p=148981

Next time you’re near Main Hall on campus, pop in to the fourth floor to see an art piece by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. communique.uccs.edu/?p=147227

18 people began work at UCCS in June 2023, according to the Office of Human Resources. Welcome, new Mountain Lions! communique.uccs.edu/?p=149295

Communique celebrates 15 Clyde’s Kudos sent to individuals and teams in June 2023. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149280

Jonathan Thompson, PhD student in Mathematics, was recently awarded a prestigious research fellowship from the National Science Foundation to pursue studies in better predicting flash-flood behaviors. communique.uccs.edu/?p=148324

Beginning Thursday, July 6, Theatreworks Colorado Springs opened “Taming of the Shrew,” which offers mountain views, stunning costumes, food for thought and plenty of laughs. communique.uccs.edu/?p=149147

The University of Colorado co-hosted the 2023 Colorado Capital Conference in Washington, D.C., from June 13-15. communique.uccs.edu/?p=148911