Pack Café Spring Semester Updates

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

Auxiliary Services is excited to announce the Pack Café is officially open for the Spring Semester this Friday, January 17th at LUNCH (11AM)!

Join us for meals throughout the day at the following times:

MONDAY – FRIDAY

BREAKFAST 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

LUNCH 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

SOUP AND SALAD 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

DINNER 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

BRUNCH 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

DINNER 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Refillable Cups:

The employee refillable cups program will be retired this semester. Thank you for your understanding!

NEW ThunderBucks Meal Deal:

Starting Friday, enjoy a ThunderBucks meal deal for just $8. Take advantage of this tasty option!

Spring 2025 Graduation Contracts Due

On behalf of the Registrars Office

The due date for Spring 2025 graduation contracts is 5:00 p.m. on 02/14/25. Contracts may still be submitted after this date, however a $25 late fee will automatically be assessed and placed on the student bill.

All contracts should be sent to the designated email: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu.

Electronic contracts should be sent individually, with the student’s last name, first name and Net ID in the subject line. 

If you must send group emails please ensure they are grouped by the current Academic Credential Analyst alphabet split:

A-H: David Carleo

I-O: Kayla Medina

P-Z: Melissa Marquez

PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE COPIES OF CONTRACTS IN EITHER ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT, AS THIS CREATES CONFUSION AND HINDERS THE ENTRY PROCESS.

Please review the following common issues on all graduation contracts before submission:

• Intended semester for graduation, catalog year, degree intent and all major(s), emphasis area(s) and minor(s) are correct and reflect what is in Banner and on DARS audit. 

 • All DARS audit deficiencies noted are fixed PRIOR to contract submission. (Exceptions and petitions must be reflected on the DARS audit prior to submission.)

• ALL required signatures are present. 

All contracts are reviewed before being placed in the degree conferral queue. If any of the above issues are found, the contract will be returned for corrections before being placed in the queue.

Please note that degree conferral and participation in the commencement ceremony follow separate processes and deadlines. The information in this announcement refers solely to degree conferral. Information regarding the commencement ceremony can be found at https://www.csupueblo.edu/commencement/index.html or by emailing commencement@csupueblo.edu. 

Paws Expo: Resource Fair Vendor Registration

On behalf of SEAL

Spring New Student Orientation will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Occhiato Student Center (OSC).

This session we will not be hosting the traditional "Howl'n Hub" event, where various campus departments tabled to meet with students. Instead, we are excited to invite everyone to participate in the Paws Expo, which will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the OSC. This offers an opportunity for students to connect with departments and learn more about the services and resources available on campus.

We encourage all departments/Offices/Student Organizations to sign up for the Paws Expo and engage with our new students to ensure they feel fully supported as they begin their academic journey.

To secure your booth please use the link attached. 

If you are a Campus Department or Office please us the "CSU Pueblo Employee" option. For Student Clubs please use the "CSU Pueblo Student" option.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Available in January!

On behalf of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encourages faculty and staff to engage with numerous professional development opportunities, days of awareness, campus events, local area events, programming, learning opportunities, and articles this month.

Microsoft 365 Reducing Storage Limits 

On behalf of CSU System IT

Microsoft is reducing the storage allocation available for Microsoft 365 (M365) services across the Colorado State University System. The change, which applies to storage used by applications and user accounts, prompted a response plan developed by a committee of professionals from across CSU to ensure uninterrupted access and support for storage needs. 

Key Changes to Storage Quotas 

• New Email Accounts: Starting this month, new Exchange mailboxes will have a quota of 5 GB. Currently, 94% of existing mailboxes use less than this. 
• Existing Mailboxes: All existing mailboxes will receive a new quota that is 5 GB above their current usage, ensuring no accounts will be cut. 
• OneDrive Quotas: New instances will have a 5 GB quota and existing OneDrive accounts will have a new quota that is 5 GB above their current usage. 

Actions for Faculty, Staff, and Students 

• Take this opportunity to clean up digital files and reduce clutter. 
• Review CSU’s Records Retention Policy for guidance on data management. 

Impact on Research and Collaborative Tools 

 The university acknowledges the unique storage needs of researchers and collaborative teams. Usage of Teams and SharePoint will be closely monitored to minimize potential disruptions. Departments needing additional storage can submit requests through CSU’s web tools, and researchers with high storage demands are encouraged to contact IT for tailored solutions. 

No Service Interruptions 

 The Division of IT assures the CSU community that the transition will not result in service downtime. Over the coming months, IT will provide resources, including tips and strategies, to help users manage storage effectively. 

For more information, visit the

Knowledge Article on the M365 Storage Project