Deans' Notes News Archive | CLAS Students
- Writing Center Goes 24/7
The Writing Center at the University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus has now expanded to offer support in academic, personal and professional writing at six locations and online. “Across all locations, we run (on average) at 96 percent of capacity,” said Justin Bain, director of The Writing Center at CU Denver and CU Anschutz. “And on average, we turned away approximately 2,000 students per semester because we simply didn’t have the capacity to assist them.” In response to the growing need, The Writing Center recently added three locations and ... Read More »
- CLAS Outstanding Excellence Awards 2015-2016
The CLAS Dean's Annual Award Reception took place on Friday, May 6th, in the Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room. The reception honored faculty, staff and students who received special recognition for their accomplishments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2015-2016. Dean Pamela Jansma presided, and a complete list of winners and photographs from the ceremony can be found here.
- New Secure Bike Parking in Tivoli Garage
The Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP), in partnership with Ride on Auraria, is excited to announce the grand opening of 60 secure bicycle parking spaces in the Tivoli Parking Garage. The area will also include a bike pump and fix-it station to fill tires and make repairs, security camera, LED lamps for optimal lighting, and key card access to ensure safety. The ASCP hopes the addition of secure bicycle parking will encourage more faculty, staff, and students to ride their bikes and reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on campus. All students, faculty, and staff are ... Read More »
- Call for Presenters, Reviewers, or Attendees of the Higher Education Diversity Summit
Sponsored by CU Denver, MSU Denver, and CCD, the Higher Education Diversity Summit is a day and a half conference on the Auraria Campus, April 14 and 15, 2016. Promoting diversity and inclusive excellence in higher education and the community, the Summit draws approximately 700 participants, expert speakers, and practitioners. It delivers a series of workshops, discussion forums, and generates opportunities for networking and debate designed to increase the understanding of and appreciation for multiple worldviews. To learn more about the Summit, please visit the website at Read More »
- Please Remind Students: Call for UROP Student Grant Proposals - Due March 4, 2016
The CU Denver Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) is a competitive program designed to financially support research projects for CU Denver undergraduate students. Undergraduate research is an opportunity to extend learning outside the traditional classroom, laboratory, or studio; to utilize creativity and curiosity in the development of new knowledge, art, or innovation; to become more self-confident and independent; and to gain experience in presenting results to peers and mentors. All declared undergraduate students, independent of college or school, are eligible for ... Read More »
- Campus Maintenance Announcements
AHEC Life Safety Services will be conducting their annual Fire System Tests - testing the audible and visual devices. Posted notices will go up at least 24 hours in advance and do not require evacuation. The disruptive testing occurs before 7:30 am to minimize impacts on the building occupants:
Thursday, December 17, 2015
North Classroom, PE
Friday, December 18, 2015 & Monday, December 21, 2015
Science
Monday, December 21, 2015
Central Classroom, West Classroom
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Library, St Cajitans, 7th St Garage
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- PLEASE REMIND STUDENTS: RaCAS 2016 Application Deadline Tomorrow
Remind students to submit applications today! Deadline for 2016 is April 1 (tomorrow)!
The annual student Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 in the Student Commons Building on the Denver Campus. Undergraduate and Graduate students from both the Denver Campus and Anschutz Medical Campus are eligible to participate in the symposium. This is an opportunity to present research, ... Read More »
- First GRADCON a Great Success
On October 12, CU Denver’s Biology Club organized “GRADCON 2015” to introduce freshman, sophomores and juniors, as well as seniors, to graduate school in biology and biology-related fields. Over 60 students attended. There was a panel event (photo) that featured PhD, Masters and professional program directors and administrators from Anschutz. They were joined by a representative from Denver Health to talk about biomedical laboratory science certification. The panel event was followed by networking and individual advising. Students agreed it was a success ... Read More »
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