Students Faculty Staff 

Summer 2024 Graduation Contract Due Date

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

The due date for Spring 2024 graduation contracts is 5:00 p.m. on 06/07/24. 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 ONLY in the subject line. 

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

A-E: Katelyn Martinez

F-L: David Carleo

M-R: Kayla Medina

S-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. 

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Student Spring Pottery Sale

On behalf of Art and Creative Media

Please join us for our student Spring Pottery Sale. Thursday May 2, 2024 in the LARC foyer from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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NEW: DNP Project Defense

On behalf of the School of Nursing

Nancy Tallam, DNP Candidate in Population Health, will present her project defense on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 01:30 PM in LARC 108.  

The title of her project is "Implementation of a Fall Risk Assessment Tool in Long-Term Care Facilities.” If you wish to attend but cannot do so in person, please use the following link to join on Zoom. 

Faculty Staff 

Final Grade Entry and Grade Change Form Training

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

Are you a new faculty member or do you need a quick refresher on how to enter final grades using Self-Service Banner (SSB)? Do you have questions about the Grade Change Form?

With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, The Registrar’s Office will be hosting a live training on these topics via Zoom on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm. We will show a demonstration of entering final grades as well as discussing the Grade Change form. If you cannot attend, the training will be recorded and uploaded to the Banner Professional Learning module in Blackboard.

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Bonsai Exhibit

On behalf of Creative Wellness Minor

Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy learning more about Bonsai and Shitakusa at the May 1-May 2 Bonsai Exhibit at the CSU Pueblo Library Lobby. 

Bring questions and learn about the "Introduction to Bonsai" CW491 Seminar offered for 1 credit this Fall!

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NEW: Gavin Grant's Jazz Recital

On behalf of the Music Department

Get ready for an explosive night of jazz magic as CSU Pueblo Jazz Pianist Gavin Grant and several special guests, including Snack Break and the 5 O’Clock Five, take the stage on May 2nd at 7:00pm performing a mix of jazz classics and modern songs! Don’t miss out on this incredible night!

Students Faculty Staff 

Brain Breaks 2024

On behalf of MAPS Center for STEM Support

Not only is May finals and graduation, but also Mental Health Awareness Month! The US has observed this month since 1949 and to celebrate the Center for STEM Support and Wolfpack Counseling invite you to raise awareness with us and show that #StudentsBreakStigma. 

See the flyer below for a full list of events and details! Contact Shelby Bitz (shelby.bitz@csupueblo.edu) or Molly Becker (molly.becker@csupueblo.edu) for more information.

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NEW: Sumer Jazz Ensembles Concert

On behalf of the Music Department

CSU Pueblo Jazz Studies presents their Summer Jazz Ensembles Concert on Friday, May 3rd at 7pm in Hoag Hall. This concert will feature the CSU Pueblo Jazz Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and numerous vocal soloists from the Voice Studio. Come enjoy the last day of classes before finals with some exciting jazz music!

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Retirement Reception for Judy Baca

On behalf of Social Work

One celebration for Judy Baca is not enough! Please join the Department of Social Work to fete Judy for 40+ years of service to the institution, college, department, and community! Light hors d'oeuvres will be served in the breakroom in the CIHHI area, second floor, on May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm. This celebration is in addition to the Chicano Studies celebration on Wednesday, May 1st. We hope to see you at both events!

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NEW: Volunteer Opportunities for Spay/Neuter Relief Clinic

On behalf of Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance & Pueblo Spay & Neuter Now

Volunteer opportunities with Bergen Spay and Neuter Alliance & Pueblo Spay & Neuter Now with an emergency spay/neuter relief clinic for dogs. Clinics will be held 2-days monthly at various locations across Pueblo.

Local clinics are booked until October for dog spays/neuters. We have hundreds of pet parents reaching out for help preventing unwanted litters. Let’s proactively keep them off the streets & out of shelters! Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region posted that they received 148 dogs over the past 5 days!

Please complete the digital volunteer role/shift sign-up form and the waiver forms linked below.

Thank you so much for your interest in being part of a movement for pets in Southern Colorado!

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NEW: Holocaust Day of Remembrance

On behalf of the Department of Social Work

Events for the day:

10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.--Dr. Dorit Ilani—Community Member (Presentation on Antisemitism)

11:00 a.m. to noon—​Mrs. Helena Atlas-Acuna—Community Member (Personal Testimony)​

12:05 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.--Rabbi Birdie Becker—Community Member (Memorial Service) and Dr. David Volk—CSUP Music (Musical Accompaniment) 

1:05 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.--Dr. Krista Bridgmon—CSUP Psychology (Post Traumatic Stress and the Holocaust)

2:05 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.--Mrs. Leslye Taylor—Community Member and CSUP Social Work 100 Class (Readers Theatre)

3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.--Dr. Pamela Richmond—CSUP Social Work and Social Work 205 Class (Movie—Paperclips​ and Discussion)

Students Faculty Staff 

Provost Open Office Hours

On behalf of the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Provost and Executive VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Gail Mackin is hosting open office hours in the LINC Lounge (LARC, 2nd floor) on Tuesday, May 7 from 3:00 to 4:30pm. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to visit during this time. In order to allow the opportunity to start a discussion with Dr. Mackin, conversations will need to be limited to a 20 minute session for each guest.  

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NEW: Woodwind Quintet “Study Break” Concert

On behalf of the Music Department

Take a break studying for finals and come to the OSC lobby to hear the CSUP Faculty Woodwind Quintet perform! 

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NEW: Technology, Education, and Engineering Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On behalf of Operations & Advancement, Nunn Construction, Hord Coplan

Students Faculty Staff 

Spring 2024 Graduation Contract Final Due Date

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

The final due date for graduation and certificate contracts to be submitted either electronically or via hard copy to the Registrar’s Office is Friday, May 10th at 4:00 p.m. with a $25 late fee, payable to the Cashier.                                                                                             

Please note the email address for electronic submission of graduation contracts: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu.

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

• Intended semester for graduation, 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. We are unable to accept email approval of graduation contracts in lieu of signatures. 

 • A current “green” DARS audit is attached and reflects accurate student enrollment information. For electronic contract submission please save the audit as a pdf and attach it to the email.

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 and due to the lateness in the semester may require filing the contract for a later term.

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NEW: INVOKE & PROVOKE: SENIOR ART EXHIBIT

On behalf of the Department of Art and Creative Media

INVOKE & PROVOKE: SENIOR ART EXHIBIT will feature the art works of graduating senior art students. 

Acacia Alexander, Aurianna Arrington, Miles Bush, Jessi Gardner, Audrianna Martinez, Veronica Moffitt, Larissa Sanchez-Payne.

Faculty Staff 

CSU Pueblo Email Signature Announcement

On behalf of MCCR

MCCR kindly reminds you to adhere to our signature guidelines to ensure consistency and professionalism in all communications. Your attention to detail in maintaining a unified visual identity does more than just align with our aesthetic standards; it reinforces our brand's integrity and reliability in every interaction.

To avoid these issues and maintain our brand image, we ask for your cooperation in updating your email signature to match the official university template here. If you have not yet received the guidelines or need assistance in updating your signature, please contact Brooklyn Micheli at your earliest convenience.

Students 

NEW: Interested in a Summer Work Study Position?

On behalf of Hoag Hall

Hoag Hall has a work study position available for summer 2024. This position assists with stage crew duties, setting up curtains, music stands, microphones, musical and other events in Hoag Hall during the summer session. Set up and strike for community and campus productions, assist with creative lighting and sound design, and all general areas of stage production work.

Interested applicants should apply by emailing dennis.moore@csupueblo.edu.

Faculty

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Opportunity

On behalf of Center for Teaching and Learning & Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives

CSU Pueblo faculty and instructors of any rank are invited to apply to engage in a one year research project centered on the investigation of high impact classroom practices that improve engagement, academic success, persistence, and retention. Apply Today! This cohort is limited to 21 participants.

Important Dates

Application Submission Deadline: May 1, 8:00am

Notification of Acceptance: May 3, 5:00pm

In-Person Summer Institute: May 15 - 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Topics of investigation will include strategies that foster equity, belonging, and inclusion in addition to other methods related to teaching, learning, and assessment. Topics of investigation should benefit students across disciplines, throughout any year of their progress toward graduation/program completion, and could be population specific.

This activity begins in the summer of 2024 and wraps up at the end of the Spring 2025 term. 

Please only apply if you are able to commit to the full year of work, from the first day of the 2024 Summer Institute to manuscript submission in Spring 2025.

Individuals will apply and cohort members will form interdisciplinary teams during the Summer Institute.

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NEW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Available in May!

On behalf of the Office 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.

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: IRB Unavailable May 20-30

On behalf of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Due to the limited staff and capacity of our Institutional Review Board (IRB), we will not be able to process any applications from May 20-30th. We need to provide this time so our staff can run maintenance on our operations and give them a break. This means we will not be able to process applications during this timeframe. In addition, it is possible that if an applicant submits (or resubmits) an application that is not fully completed before the 20th, the review may not be done until after their return. We know this may be an inconvenience but we ask you to please plan accordingly. 

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NEW: NSTI Summer Program for Middle School Students

On behalf of SCITT/Engineering

This will be a hands-on, engaging event for students grade 6-8. This program begins at 9:00am on June 5th and will go through Tuesday, June 18th. The schedule is from 9:00am to 4:00pm and includes lunch and field trips. There is no cost associated with this program for students or parents. Learn all about transportation innovation and meet faculty and industry leaders.

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NEW: STEM Discovery Camp for Middle Schoolers

On behalf of Extended Studies

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to use your creativity and problem solving skills as you learn from experts in Science, Technology, Cybersecurity, and Math! Spend your mornings in laboratories and classrooms developing your mind, and your afternoons on the CSU Pueblo ropes course, on scavenger hunts, and on hikes with the skilled CSU Pueblo Outdoor Pursuits Team.

Faculty Staff

REMINDER: Changes to the Aladdin Catering Billing Process

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

This notice is a reminder regarding catering invoice billing and CaterTrax. A change was implemented to the Aladdin Catering Billing Process, these changes went into effect January 2nd, 2024.

Please review the following:



Payment Methods:

All catering bookings will be processed using a P-Card, replacing the use of an index code/account number.

If Order Exceeds P-Card Limit:

If the catering expense is expected to exceed the P-Card limit of $3,000, you will need to initiate a purchase order in the KFS system. This should be completed at minimum 10 days prior to the event. A purchase order number should be sent to Jerry Carter with Aladdin.

If Your Department Does Not Have a P-Card:

You will need to work with Cabinet-level supervisory authorities to utilize division or other department cards.

Authorized Business Function Forms (ABFFs):

To ensure seamless service, all ABFFs must be submitted at minimum, 10 days prior to the event. Please note that Aladdin has been instructed not to service any catering without the submission of this form or a P-card on file.

Payment Confirmation:

For transactions processed through the P-Card, you will receive a "Paid" invoice upon the completion of your event. This invoice will serve as your official receipt for the transaction.

Questions?

If you have questions or need further clarification on the new billing process, reach out to Josh Gurley at extension 2611.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to providing you with an improved catering billing experience.

Faculty Staff

Participants Needed: Division of IT Website Survey 

On behalf of The Division of IT

CSU Community - The Division of IT invites you to participate in this short, 5-minute survey to better understand the information that individuals want from an IT website, enabling us to design a site that accommodates the needs and wants of those we serve. Our goal is to create a dynamic, easy to use, website for all those in the CSU system searching for IT help, knowledge, and information. 

Faculty Staff 

Submit Your Content on Campus Digital Signage!

On behalf of MCCR

The NEW official CSU Pueblo digital signage system is now online! All campus departments now have the opportunity to display events and announcements on digital signage campus wide. Please read the important details/requirements before submitting your content. 

It is important to note that all content that is submitted to this form MUST be in landscape orientation and not portrait, and that the resolution must be at least 1920x1080 pixels to be approved.

Students Faculty Staff

Summer Class: Public Art & Entertainment

On behalf of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

ARC 300 Public Art & Entertainment Class:

This class highlights the importance of public art and entertainment in society. Students will be exploring local public art and entertainment locations, as well as learning about festivals and events that provide enriching art and entertainment for the community. Multimedia elements will be incorporated throughout the class as learning tools and for community outreach. An end product will be a printed and digital local art and entertainment zine, which will be distributed around town and at a public art/entertainment event hosted by the students. If you have any questions or are interested in registering for the class, please reach out to kim.pluskota@csupueblo.edu for more info!

Students Faculty Staff

Spanish for Health Professions!

On behalf of the Spanish Program

Sign up for this engaging online asynchronous summer class that will help you develop Spanish skills for all health professions! You need to have already completed SPN101 and SPN102 to be in this class. You can take this class by itself or as part of our Spanish for Health Certificate which you can complete at beginner or advanced level depending on your proficiency. Develop your bilingual superpowers and help others! 

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NEW: Screenwriting Class this Summer

On behalf of the Department of Media & Entertainment

Exciting new class options are coming to CSUP this Fall! Are you ready to explore your passion for writing in our screenwriting class this summer?

Summer is a great opportunity to let your creative side tell stories.

Do you know the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist? How can you craft a powerful hero's journey? In this class, we will practice various writing methods to master storytelling in a cinematic format. Bring a rough idea, and together we'll develop it into a short script following industry-standard formatting.

The class will be hybrid, held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Summer 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:50 am. 

Students Faculty Staff

Paranormal Psychology special topics class coming this fall!

On behalf of the Psychology Department

Are you fascinated by topics like:

1. Psi phenomena, e.g., remote viewing, ESP

2. Psychic mediums channeling discarnates (deceased individuals)

3. Near-death experiences and Past-life regression

4. Alien life/star visitors, e.g., UFOs, alien contact experiences?

This special topics course will examine scientific research on these topics, encouraging students to generate their own testable hypotheses (e.g., how to use the scientific method to test whether a psychic medium is: 1. somehow reading a person's mind about a deceased loved one, 2. actually receiving messages from deceased loved ones, 3. a fraud). Additionally, the course will explore various cultural beliefs and customs worldwide pertaining to these fascinating topics, encouraging the practice of cultural humility and respect for diverse ways of knowing.

The class will be offered Fall 2024 Monday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:20pm.

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Fall 24 Academic Concentration in Criminology or Sociology with Zoom Classroom Option

On behalf of the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology

The Community Engagement Concentration in Criminology or Sociology

Fall 2024 SOC/CRIM 388 and 388L

Tuesday 5:30 to 8pm with zoom classroom option.

The Community Engagement Concentration in Criminology or Sociology provides students the opportunity to connect with the surrounding community in meaningful ways to address important social issues while also gaining real world and career experience through field trips and internships.

Students Faculty 

PHRS 491: Staring into the Void - A Study of Mystics and Mysticism

On behalf of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Mystics are found in every world religion. In Islam they are called Sufis. In Christianity, they are saints. In Judaism, they are Kabbalists. In Hinduism they are gurus. To fully understand religion we must dive into the mystical elements of each, asking questions about how they each deal with the Absolute and also why and how so often mystical groups become cults. In this class, we will explore the various types of mystics throughout the religious world. We will read what they’re written and ponder the questions they pose. And we will apply mysticism to our own lives by creating our own mystic tradition! This course is open to anyone, regardless of year or major! 

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Missing your Email Digest submission?

On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations

Want to share information that would benefit our campus? Have you tried submitting information to the Digest, but haven’t seen it in the emails? We want to make sure your updates are included!

Reminder, submissions are due by noon on Monday.

Submissions will run for 2 weeks from marketing start date. Please submit accordingly.

Flyers must be approved by MCCR using the intake form.