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Technology, Education, and Engineering Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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

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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: APRIL 2024 CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH SPEAKER SERIES

On behalf of the Hasan School of Business / Cyber Security (CCSER)

The emerging branches of Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) are promising methodologies that will sift through and quantify the vast amounts of information and data.

This Cyber Security Research Speaker presentation will showcase the semester work and research by three CSU Pueblo CIS-Cyber Security project teams that developed A.I. and Data Analytic methodologies to address the following topics:

· Using ADEWS (Anomoly Detection and Early Warning System) as an advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) / Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to defend against cyber attacks

· Fake News Media Detection Using AI and Machine Learning

· Using AI and Data Analytics to Predict Cyber Bullying

Please join us via Zoom link (https://csupueblo.zoom.us/j/6978258516) on Friday, March 10, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:00 MST

Hosted by the Hasan School of Business and the Center for Cyber Security Education and Research (CCSER)

For more information Contact Dr. Roberto Mejias, (CCSER Director) roberto.mejias@csupueblo.edu OR Justyna Dubey, CCSER, Grants Admin justyna.dubey@csupueblo.edu

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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 Faculty Staff 

NEW: May Budget Roundtable

On behalf of the President's Office & Chief Financial Officer

In order to bring greater transparency to the budget formulation process and university finances overall we have begun to hold monthly budget roundtables. In May the budget roundtable will take place on May 15 in the General Classroom Building, Room 110 from 3:00 to 4:30pm. These will be held monthly for the foreseeable future to provide greater opportunities for campus stakeholders to share their thoughts and suggestions for budget formulation and execution. These roundtables are open to all of campus and anyone who would like to is encouraged to attend and participate. 

Students 

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.

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Campus Notification: Crane Installations for HVAC Motor Installation at HSB

On behalf of Facilities

We wanted to inform you that there will be a scheduled crane operation on campus to facilitate the installation of a new HVAC motor. The operation is slated to take place on Friday, May 17th between 8 am and 2pm, and it will be located at Hassan School of Business on campus.

Safety is our top priority, and we want to assure you that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the smooth and secure execution of this operation. There will be designated safety personnel on-site to manage the area and assist with any concerns.

During the crane operation, there may be temporary disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the vicinity of the installation site. We kindly ask for your cooperation and patience during this time. Signage and barriers will be placed to guide individuals safely around the work area.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our campus facilities. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jonni Valdez Silva, Facilities Office Manager at 2245.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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NEW: Testing Center Closed

On behalf of the Testing Center

The Testing Center will be closed for maintenance from May 13, 2024 through May 17, 2024. Testing appointments for the following weeks can still be made online through our online link: https://www.registerblast.com/csu-pueblo/Exam/List  

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.

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Policy Approved

On behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

The following policy has been approved: 

-Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct

This policy can be viewed on the General Counsel website-Policy Library.

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NEW: Call for Applications - Interim Director of the Aztlán Research Center (.25 fte)

On behalf of the University Library

As an HSI with the ambition to become the People’s University of the Southwest, the University seeks to grow its research portfolio and impact related to the region of Southern Colorado and the Southwest generally. The Aztlán Research Center seeks to support and develop research that will impact the region and advance knowledge related to the region’s Chicanx, Latinx, and Indigenous Peoples and Environments.

This position of Interim Director of the Aztlán Research Center: Center for the Study of the Chicanx, Latinx, and Indigenous Peoples and Environments of the Southwest, directs all operations of the center. This interim position is for fall 2024 through summer 2025. With one course reassignment in fall 2024 and one course reassignment in spring 2025 and a stipend for 10 hours per week of work during summer 2025, the Director will manage all aspects of the Center under the leadership of the Library’s Dean. Please see the attached position description for detailed position responsibilities.

Please send a letter of interest addressing your qualifications and abilities and interest in the interim director position to Rhonda Gonzales Manzanares, rhonda.gonzales@csupueblo.edu, by May 20, 2024. Position will be open until filled. The ability of the interested faculty member to assume these duties will be dependent upon approval of the home department chair and dean. If funding is needed for the course reassignment, this may be provided by the Library upon negotiation with the Dean.

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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 

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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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.

Faculty Staff 

NEW: Blackboard Course Archive and Removal Coming June 24-28

On behalf of Academic Technology, IT

The annual archiving and removal of older courses from Blackboard is coming up from June 24-28, 2024. Courses from the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 semesters will be removed from Blackboard before the end of June. 

Instructors should ensure that they have backed up any desired courses for their records before June 24th. Not sure how to save an offline version of a course? Resources are available on the Educational Technology website. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.