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Graduate School Newsletter
March 24, 2023
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Greetings Misty ,
Welcome to the March 24th edition of the Graduate School Newsletter. This edition features the MBA program and spotlights one campus service available and ready to serve you! Don't miss the scholarship announcements at the bottom!
We welcome your input on these Newsletters-- send us an email and tell us how we are doing!
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Spotlight on a Program: Masters in Business Administration | |
The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is one of the oldest graduate degrees at CSU Pueblo, first offered in 1984. It's designed to prepare students for success by providing a deep understanding of management theory and application, the economic, political, and social environment in which businesses function, and the behavioral skills essential to the manager's role in implementing business decisions. | | |
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Housed in the Malik and Seeme Hasan School of Business, the MBA program prepares students to be come business professionals who are innovative and who uphold professionalism and ethics, and make positive impacts in their community, and significant contributions to the economic infrastructure in Pueblo and beyond. Classes are taught by world-renowned faculty and our program is accredited in the top 5% business school worldwide by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The MBA program is also offered online for convenience and flexibility. | |
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Students in the program can specialize in their field of interest through concentration areas such as Cybersecurity and Healthcare Administration, allowing them to tailor their education to their career goals.
The director of the program, Professor Gene Lucero, has helped numerous students succeed in advancing their careers. He is a skilled and passionate leader, dedicated to student success. Professor Lucero's innovative initiatives, such as networking opportunities and professional development workshops, have equipped students with skills and knowledge for success. He is a respected member of the business community and known for his exceptional leadership skills and strategic vision.
If you are in the MBA program, then you know what sets our program apart from others: the reputation and quality of faculty, small class sizes, modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology, expedited program catering to the working professional, and professional advising staff are just a few.
If you're interested in pursuing an MBA, talk to Professor Lucero (campus-based program, gene.lucero@csupueblo.edu) or Jamie White (online program, jamie.white@csupueblo.edu).
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Professional Opportunities | | |
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Ninth Annual Spring Symposium: A Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity | |
The Ninth Annual Spring Symposium: A Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity invites CSU Pueblo's graduate students to present their original research, scholarly, and creative products to the University and public. Join us in the dissemination of and discussions around scholarly ideas.
April 7, 2023 in the LARC
Submit your abstract by March 27th!
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GradCO: Planning for a Bright Financial Future
- APR 5th, 12-1:30
- Hosted by CSU-Ft. Collins
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GradCo: Becoming Culturally Responsive Researchers
- April 10th, 12-2pm
- Hosted by University of Northern Colorado
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Women in STEM Panel
To close out Women’s History Month, the MAPS Program is bringing back the Women in STEM Panel. Join MAPS for a moderated discussion with women currently working in STEM fields about the triumphs and challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers.
This event is open to all students and lunch will be provided.
March 29th, 1-2pm
OSC, Great Plains
Hosted by MAPS
Women in STEM Panel flyer
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Spotlight on a Service: Counseling Center | |
Counseling Center
CSU Pueblo’s Counseling Center is committed to providing a professional and confidential setting that meets your psychological and emotional needs as you pursue your academic dreams and goals. Currently enrolled graduate students who pay student fees can access counseling services and receive up to 8 free sessions per semester and 8 free Acudetox visits.
The Counseling Center’s staff includes highly trained professionals, including a Licensed Professional Counselors, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Master of Social Work Intern, and a psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
To schedule an appointment, call the Counseling Center, 719-549-2838, and ask for an appointment. They can schedule you for in-person services or sessions via Zoom, whichever suits you best. Services are in the Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry building (formerly the Psychology Building), on the main floor in room 174. The office is open from 8am to 5pm.
If you need to call during off-hours, you can reach the Counseling Center at 719-549-2838 (answered 24/7).
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FASFA Now Open 2023-24
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is your ticket to scholarships, grants, work study and other financial aid!
CSU Pueblo (including the Graduate School) uses student FAFSA information for needs-based scholarships.
File your FAFSA today for the 2023-24 school year.
Learn more at http://ow.ly/7pqY50Nruf6
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Enrollment Extravaganza: Graduate Students
To support you with enrollment for the Summer and Fall semesters, we're hosting two more Enrollment Extravaganzas. We're here (in person and on Zoom) to answer any questions you have about enrollment. This includes questions about financial aid and/or getting holds removed!
March 30th 5-8 pm
April 29th 9am-12pm
ADM 304 or on Zoom (link below)
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Scholarship and Grant Opportunities | |
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National Archives Foundation
The Cokie Roberts Research Fund for Women's History is offering up to $12,000 in fellowships to USA graduate students, historians, authors, and journalists for in-person research related to women's history at a National Archives facility. The selected fellows will be required to conduct new and original research using National Archives records on women's history and produce a published article or essay in a newspaper, magazine, website, book, or academic publication. The fellowship is open to early to mid-career historians, journalists, authors, or graduate students.
Due date: April 11, 2023
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American Chemistry Society
The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship is a program that offers scholarships and in-kind support to individuals in the United States who want to pursue a career as a high school chemistry teacher. The scholarship is intended for recent graduates and graduate students who have limited work experience and are pursuing a Masters degree in education or certification as a chemistry/science teacher. The scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses, and the scholarship is renewable for up to three years. The program's purpose is to support individuals who are interested in becoming high school chemistry teachers but may need financial assistance.
Due date: May 1, 2023
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The March 10th Newsletter is here.
Registration for Summer and Fall 2023 is open. If you need help getting registered, contact your academic advisor or the Graduate School.
Graduation is May 13th, 8:30am in the Thunderbowl. See you there!
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