THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2024

Your Weekly Dose of CSU Pueblo News & Views

❄️Baby, It's Cold Outside... And We're Grateful You're Not in Space! 🚀

Think your holiday schedule is overwhelming? Here's a reality check: NASA astronauts Butch Gilmore and Suni Williams just had their 8-day space trip extended to eight months on the International Space Station! So next time you're dashing between holiday parties, remember – at least you can enjoy a hot chocolate on solid ground! ☕❄️

The Email Digest will break until the week of Jan.07, 2025.

Student Spotlight: "Today" Tackles Important Issues

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Our ambitious Media Communications students have unveiled their semester-long labor of love – the latest edition of "Today" magazine, focusing on one of Pueblo's most pressing social issues: our unhoused community members.

This represents true student journalism at its finest, with our aspiring media professionals handling everything from hard-hitting reporting to advertising sales. The students' dedication shines througughtful coverage, compelling photography, and professional-grade layout design.

Want to dive into this important conversation? Pick up your free copy at major campus locations including the Library, Student Center, and Admin Building. The magazine is also available at select retailers throughout Pueblo, bringing our students' work directly into the community they serve.

Kudos to our MediaComm department for empowering students to tackle real-world issues while gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of publication management! 🎯

FEATURED NEWS

ThunderWolf Athletics: A Great Fall Season 🐺

Glory on Every Field!

Our men's soccer team's 17-4-3 season culminated in their third straight national semifinal appearance, though their championship dreams were clipped in a 3-2 battle against Charleston.

The football squad dominated RMAC with a 10-2 record and championship title, while our women's cross country team made history with a third-place nationals finish and a program-best No. 2 national ranking.

Want the Full Scoop?

Read our complete Fall Athletics Round-Up at newscsupueblo.org
Check out photo galleries and senior spotlights on our Athletics Instagram @CSUPuebloAthletics
Watch season highlight reels on our YouTube channel: CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves

Help Name Our News Site! We're hunting for a catchy new name for our news website (not this newsletter). Got an idea that captures our ThunderWolf spirit? Submit your suggestions here!

EVENTS

To find upcoming events at CSU Pueblo, click on the category above that best fits your interests. Whether you're looking for student activities, academic events, or community gatherings, there's something for everyone.

Be sure to check regularly for the latest updates!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pack Pantry Closing

On behalf of the Pack Pantry

Reminder!! Pack Pantry will close on December 20th and reopen on January 21st, 2025. We will be moving to our new location, Occhiato Student Center room 101.

For any questions or concerns email: celeste.molina@csupueblo.edu.

Scheduled Projects for OSC

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

Please be aware of several projects scheduled for the OSC immediately after Finals Week:

Pack Café Floor Renovation – A month-long, noisy, and messy project involving significant demolition. Please inform anyone with noise sensitivities.

Main Level Painting – A long-overdue project set to begin on December 16th, lasting one week. The main floor will be painted (excluding office spaces). The strong paint smells may affect those with respiratory sensitivities.

Ballroom Floor Refinishing – A redo of previous floorwork with strong fumes. The Ballroom will be closed during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Threlkeld Prize for Excellence Application Now Open!

On behalf of the CSU Pueblo Foundation

Please encourage graduating seniors to apply. The Threlkeld Prize for Excellence is an award that CSU Pueblo bestows upon a top graduate each year. This prestigious student award was created in 1990 to honor the memory of Budge Threlkeld, a well-respected faculty member and beloved member of the Pueblo Community. The selected recipient will receive a monetary award, be recognized at the spring commencement, and will receive the first diploma at commencement.

Eligibility:

• Graduating senior (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2026)

• Completed at least 4 semesters at CSU Pueblo

• Attained a 3.7 GPA (not cumulative, not rounded) for three full-time consecutive semesters prior to nomination

• Demonstrated service to CSU Pueblo and the community. The Application deadline is February 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

More Information

ORSP OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Dec. 23-Jan 3.

On behalf of OSRP

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will be closed Dec. 23-Jan 3. John Vasquez, Susie Wickman and Abby Gade will NOT be available, nor will we be processing any grant proposals or responding to emails during these time frames. If you have a grant proposal that you are working on, please take these dates into consideration when submitting your documents for approval/submission deadlines. If you have any questions, regarding your proposal due dates please contact us at csup_orsp@csupueblo.edu.

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