2020
2020
December
吃瓜官网 and Colorado Department of Human Services Partner to Educate Division of Youth Services Together
吃瓜官网 and the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) signed a contract earlier in 2020, to enable youth in the Division of Youth Services (DYS) to enroll in college courses while in youth services care. As a result of this partnership, a total of 18 students have been registered in college courses this year.
吃瓜官网 Announces New Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
吃瓜官网 announced the appointmentof the new Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Victoria Obregon.
吃瓜官网’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, Communication and Student Affairs Earned Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Leadership
吃瓜官网 congratulated Vice President of Enrollment Management, Communication and Student Affairs, Chrissy Holliday as she earned her doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in higher education leadership from Colorado State University’s School of Education.
Alejandro (Itzam) Marin, MD 吃瓜官网 Distinguished Young Alumni from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni awards bestowed upon alumni from each college who are under the age of 35
Garrison M. Ortiz 吃瓜官网 Distinguished Young Alumni from the Malik and Seeme Hasan School of Business
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni awards bestowed upon alumni from each college who are under the age of 35.
吃瓜官网 Held Virtual Commencement for the Class of 2020
吃瓜官网 faculty, staff, students, community members, family and graduates of the 吃瓜官网 class of 2020 gathered on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. to celebrate commencement virtually.
吃瓜官网’s CyberWolves Place First in Deloitte West Mountain Cyber Security Cup Competition
吃瓜官网’s CyberWolves placed first in the Deloitte West Mountain Cyber Security Cup competition, held virtually, Dec. 5, 2020.
Kelly McLean 吃瓜官网 Distinguished Young Alumni from the College of Health, Education and Nursing
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni awards bestowed upon alumni from each college who are under the age of 35.
Shanna M. Farmer- 吃瓜官网 Distinguished Young Alumni from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni awards bestowed upon alumni from each college who are under the age of 35.
吃瓜官网 Recognizes Work of Faculty and Staff
吃瓜官网 hosted the annual faculty/staff recognition luncheon virtually on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to commemorate the work of employees during the 2019-2020 academic year.
November
吃瓜官网 Professor Receives Joy of Effort Award
吃瓜官网 lecturer in the School of Health Science and Human Movement, Karen Marley received the 2020 Joy of Effort Award from the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America.
Fifth Annual Give Day a Success for 吃瓜官网
吃瓜官网 wrapped-up another amazing day of support at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 29.
吃瓜官网 To Honor Veterans Virtually On Veterans Day
吃瓜官网 will commemorate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 with a virtual ceremony in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
吃瓜官网 Communities for Building Active STEM Engagement To Host Virtual Research Symposium
吃瓜官网’s Communities for Building Active STEM Engagement (CBASE) is hosting a virtual student research symposium Nov. 10-12 to showcase work of students during the 2020 fall semester.
October
Information Technology Team Diligently Keeps Campus Safe from Online Threats
Information Technology (IT) staff use numerous strategies to keep the campus safe from cyber threats, that include traditional education and information efforts to highly sophisticated online cybersecurity tools.
Professor Receives 2020 International Individual Educator Award for Excellence
吃瓜官网’s Alegria Ribadeneira, Ph.D. associate professor, director of world languages, assistant chair for English and world languages was awarded the 2020 International Individual Educator Award for Excellence by Open Education Global.
吃瓜官网 Named as One of the Nation’s Top Teacher Prep Programs for Strong Training in Classroom Management
吃瓜官网’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the ?National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom.
吃瓜官网 Supports Pueblo County Plan for COVID-19 Mitigation
吃瓜官网 (吃瓜官网) President Timothy Mottet joined Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) officials, Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz, and Mayor Nick Gradisar at a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to voice the university’s support of city-county leadership and ongoing COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
Nursing Program Highly Rated in Colorado
吃瓜官网’s School of Nursing is ranked sixth out of 41 nursing programs in Colorado, according to Nursingprocess.org, a national, independent nursing information and education site.
吃瓜官网 Foundation to Host Fifth Annual Give Day
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation will host the Fifth Annual #Love吃瓜官网Pueblo Give Day on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Retention Rates Soared Higher Than Ever in Last Decade
吃瓜官网 managed to retain a larger percentage of the continuing student body enrolled for fall 2020, despite the challenges of keeping students engaged in a pandemic.
Professor to Present on the Proposed Colorado Paid Family Leave Act as Recipient of the First Distinguished University Professor Award
吃瓜官网 professor of economics, Kevin Duncan will present a public webinar on Proposition 118, the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative, on Thursday, Oct. 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Duncan is a professor in the Hasan School of Business and is the first faculty member to receive the Distinguished University Professor award which is the highest honor bestowed on a 吃瓜官网 faculty member.
吃瓜官网 Receives Grant Award from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Advance Industrial Hemp Education
吃瓜官网 received $275,000 in grant funding from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) program for the development of the Industrial Hemp Education, Agriculture and Research (InHEAR) program.
Institute of Cannabis Research at 吃瓜官网 to Host Inaugural Monthly Webinar Series
The Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at 吃瓜官网, will present Dr. Stephanie McGrath, a neurologist at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, as part of its new ICR Webinar Series featuring cannabis research related topics.
吃瓜官网 Receives $3 Million Over Five Years from the U.S. Department of Education to Develop Unique and High Impact Programming for Student Success
吃瓜官网 will receive $3 million over the next five years to develop an innovative grant program named LA GENTE, the Spanish word for “the people.”
September
吃瓜官网 Moves 2020 Commencement Ceremony to Online Format
吃瓜官网 officials have announced that the rescheduled 2020 commencement ceremony, normally held following the conclusion of the spring semester, will be held in a virtual format because of ongoing health and safety concerns over the pandemic.
Career Center Adds Online Programs for Students, Faculty and Staff
The 吃瓜官网 Career Center is revitalizing one program, while also adapting another of its established programs with an online option, as it continues to offer career related opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
吃瓜官网 and 吃瓜官网 to Host Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Research
吃瓜官网 and Colorado State University Fort Collins will cohost a webinar featuring Mary Marovich, MD, director of the Vaccine Research Program for the Division of AIDS at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
吃瓜官网 ThunderWolf Recreation Center Reopens With New Programming After Pandemic Shutdown
The 吃瓜官网 ThunderWolf Recreation Center has reopened after five months and is implementing new protocols for the health and safety of the campus community after it was forced to close its doors in March because of the pandemic, according to Emily McElwain, director of the recreation center.
吃瓜官网 Announces the Newest Cohort to Join the Reisher Scholars Program
吃瓜官网 has announced the names of twenty two local students as the inaugural cohort of the Reisher Scholars Program.
吃瓜官网 Shows Campus Changes and COVID response to Executive Director of Higher Education During On-Campus Visit
吃瓜官网 hosted Angie Paccione, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, on Thursday, Aug. 28. as she visited with students, toured the new Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry (CIHHI) and met with the university COVID-19 Response and Planning Team (RPT) during her campus visit.
August
Students Publish Online Research Journal During Pandemic
吃瓜官网 students published the third edition of El Rio, a peer-reviewed, student research journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research across all academic disciplines.
吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association open nominations for Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
The 吃瓜官网 Foundation and Alumni Association are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards.
Summer Enrollment Numbers Highest Since 2013
This summer, 吃瓜官网 had its highest summer enrollment numbers since 2013, despite the uncertainty amidst COVID-19.
吃瓜官网 Celebrates Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry Grand Opening
吃瓜官网 celebrates the grand opening of the new Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry (CIHHI). This facility, formerly host of the Psychology building is a hub for interdisciplinary learning and collaborative spaces.
吃瓜官网 Hosts Author and Activist Cornel West for Fall 2020 Convocation Opening Ceremony
PUEBLO – 吃瓜官网 will welcome faculty and staff back to campus on Monday, August 17 for an in-person and virtual fall convocation week titled “Life. Changing. Navigating Life in a Rapidly Changing World.” This year’s convocation will include a key note address, via livestream, from Cornel West, Ph.D. well-known philosopher and activist.
吃瓜官网’s Cyber Wolves Successful Spring NCL Competition Fuels Competition for Fall Season
吃瓜官网’s CyberWolves team ranked among the top teams in the nation after spring 2020 in the National Cyber League (NCL) games. The CyberWolves look to compete at a high level again as the fall semester approaches.
吃瓜官网 Dean of Student Affairs Named to AASCU Millennium Leadership Initiative
Marie Humphrey, Senior Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at 吃瓜官网, was recently named to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2020 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI).
Jarvis and Mary Jo Ryals Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Established at 吃瓜官网 Foundation
PUEBLO – Dr. Jarvis and Mary Jo Ryals have established the Jarvis and Mary Jo Ryals Endowed Scholarship for Nursing at 吃瓜官网 Foundation.
July
吃瓜官网 Named Safest University Campus in Colorado
As we enter a new academic year, 吃瓜官网 was named the safest choice for students and parents. According to a YourLocalSecurity.com blog, 吃瓜官网 was announced as the Safest University to attend in 2020.
Administrative Professional Council Cleans-Up Pueblo
吃瓜官网 employees from the Administrative Professional Council (APC) recently adopted a portion of highway in Pueblo to maintain as part of the Spruce Up Colorado program.
Well Planned Orientation to Benefit Incoming ThunderWolves
吃瓜官网 prepares for new student orientation in new ways with old practices. The Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) office implemented online orientation over five years ago, which now provides ground work for new resources amidst the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Donnell Leomiti Celebration of Life set for July 17 at the ThunderBowl
Family, friends and supporters are welcome to join 吃瓜官网 in a Celebration of Life to honor Donnell Leomiti on Friday, July 17 at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl. The event is set to begin at 7 p.m. with safety and wellness precautions in effect.
吃瓜官网 Nursing Students Provide Respite at Pueblo Zoo Despite Pandemic
吃瓜官网 nursing students in the accelerated nursing program provide respite for families with children with special needs.
June
Personal Wellness and Sustainability Offered As New Short Course for Educators for Summer 2020
A 吃瓜官网 professor has partnered with a local, Pueblo preschool director to meet the needs of educators during the time of coronavirus, COVID-19. The course offers teachers and educators alike the techniques of teaching students about self-care.
Nancy L. Lambrecht Memorial Education Scholarship Endowment Fund Established at 吃瓜官网 Foundation
PUEBLO – Nancy L. Lambrecht, who passed away in 2019, established the Nancy L. Lambrect Memorial Scholarship with proceeds from her estate.
吃瓜官网 Student Pursues Activism in Pueblo Community
A 吃瓜官网 student recently co-organized the Pueblo March for Justice protest following the murder of George Floyd with a grassroots approach with a friend.
Spring 2020 Dean’s List
The following 1,296 students have been named to the 2020 Spring Semester Dean’s List at 吃瓜官网.
吃瓜官网 Announces Fall 2020 Plans
President Timothy Mottet shared plans for fall 2020 structure on campus at 吃瓜官网 on Monday, June 15. Students will be welcomed back to campus with courses available in face-to-face, hybrid and in fully online formats.
吃瓜官网 Faculty and Staff Receive Facial Mask Donation for COVID-19 Protection
吃瓜官网 received a donation of masks to outfit faculty and staff as they transition to working on campus again amidst the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens’ Advisory Group member, Antwon Burton offered to facilitate this donation through his professional role with PBR (Professional Bull Riders).
Colorado State University System Board of Governors Approved New Fiscal Year Budget
Today, 吃瓜官网 President, Timothy Mottet, thanked the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System and announced that the proposed 吃瓜官网 budget for the next year has been unanimously approved by the Board, pending completion of the State’s budget through the Colorado General Assembly’s Long Bill. The budget, Mottet explained, will not require a tuition increase, pay cuts, furloughs, or employee layoffs.
Black ThunderWolves Matter
As President of 吃瓜官网, I stand with our Black communities — with all people of color and difference — and recommit myself to justice, equality, and inclusion.
May
Ribadeneira Earns Post-Secondary Excellence in Teaching Award
The Southwest Conference on Language Teaching, which represents nine states, has conferred Alegría Ribadeneira, Associate Professor, Director of World Languages and Assistant Chair for English and World Languages at 吃瓜官网, the 2020 Post-Secondary Excellence in Teaching Award.
吃瓜官网 Foundation Announces Recipients of Kane and Gersick Foundation Scholarships
PUEBLO – 吃瓜官网 has announced the names of seven local students who will receive prominent, full-ride scholarships through the 吃瓜官网 Foundation.
Virtual Welcome to the Pack Day Includes Newly Admitted Students
Newly admitted students are normally invited to a Welcome to the Pack Night on campus at 吃瓜官网 however due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, students were invited to virtually participate.
吃瓜官网 partners with the United States Army to specialize in credentialing certificates
Pueblo – 吃瓜官网 is one of the first colleges and universities to partner with the United States Army to specialize in credentialing certificates for active duty soldiers at Fort Carson Army installation.
TRIO Youth Programs Celebrate High School Graduates
Pueblo high school students have experienced graduation parties and commencement ceremonies put on hold, cancelled or converted to a virtual affair due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Leadership-In-Residence Program Leads to Internship for 吃瓜官网 Engineering Student
吃瓜官网 student, Phillip Flores earned the opportunity for a summer internship with Kellogg Company, most well-known for Kellogg’s cereal. The internship is a direct result of Flores’ participation at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) conference during fall of 2019.
Southern Colorado Consortium Receives $2.5 Million Award for STEM-Cyber Security
A consortium of Southern Colorado Institutions lead by professors Roberto Mejias and Margie Massey at 吃瓜官网 won a $2.5 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase cyber security and technology pathways for students specifically at Hispanic Serving Institutions.
吃瓜官网 to host free President’s Gala Virtual Cocktail Hour as Finale to Embrace the Pack Crowdfunding campaign for COVID-19 Tuition Assistance
PUEBLO – In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 吃瓜官网 is transforming is annual in-person gala on Saturday, May 16, into an online gala cocktail hour celebrating the agility and resilience of 吃瓜官网 students, faculty, staff and greater community.
April
Student Engagement and Leadership Meet Students Desire for Community Virtually
The Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) office at 吃瓜官网 has implemented new ways to reach students despite working remotely off campus.
吃瓜官网 Students Amidst Front Lines of COVID-19
Two media communication students are lending their talents to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
吃瓜官网 Hosts Holocaust Day of Remembrance Virtually
吃瓜官网 will host a Holocaust Day of Remembrance virtually through a Facebook event on Tuesday, April 21. All activities will take place online rather than in person to commemorate the lives lost.
吃瓜官网 Has ‘Moore’ to Offer the Pueblo Food Project
The food system in Pueblo County is a priority investment for 吃瓜官网. A student and two professors of the 吃瓜官网 campus are highly involved in the outcomes for Pueblo Food Project.
吃瓜官网 Honors Mohalla with Threlkeld Prize for Excellence as Top Senior
PUEBLO – 吃瓜官网 has named Morgan Mohalla as the 2020 recipient of the Threlkeld Prize for Excellence. The six finalists were selected from a pool of candidates compiled from nominations by 吃瓜官网 faculty and staff from various University departments.
Remote Learning Programmed Differently for 吃瓜官网 Radio Station Rev89
Across the nation, college radio stations have simply turned off transmitters and told students the station is off the air indefinitely. This is due to online and distance learning shifts with the Coronavirus pandemic.
March
Eva R. Baca Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Established at 吃瓜官网 Foundation
PUEBLO – The family of Eva R. Baca, with the 吃瓜官网 Foundation, have established an endowed scholarship in memory of the popular Pueblo educator.
UPDATE: Community Supply Drive in Pueblo for Healthcare Workers to Continue Tomorrow as Scheduled
The Community Supply Drive for Healthcare Workers will operate as scheduled tomorrow from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is classified as a critical service and will run in accordance with Governor Polis’ Stay at Home Order as the drive is collecting essential items for healthcare workers.
吃瓜官网 Mourns the Loss of Beloved Mascot
Campus mourns the loss of beloved ThunderWolves mascot, Tundra. Tundra was a greyhound, husky mix but if you ask any 吃瓜官网 alum, faculty, staff, student or community member she was a full blooded ThunderWolf.
Institute of Cannabis Research to Postpone 2020 Conference
Due to evolving public health concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Institute of Cannabis Research Conference 2020 will be postponed to protect the health and safety of conference attendees and the 吃瓜官网 campus community.
Coronavirus Updates: 03/12/20
We offer the following information and guidelines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. This website will be updated regularly.
吃瓜官网 Leads the Way on Access and Affordability; Adopts Governor Polis’s Open Education Challenge
吃瓜官网 has received its second grant award for the development and support of “Open Education Resources," often referred to as “OER.”
Veteran and Community Job Fair Coming to Pueblo on March 12th
The Military and Veteran Success Center at 吃瓜官网 has joined with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the Pueblo Workforce Center and more than 40 community-minded businesses to host the third annual Veteran and Community Job Fair.
February
Sociology/Criminology Club to Show a Film, “Undeterred”
The 吃瓜官网 Sociology/Criminology Club and the University Library are hosting a viewing of the film “Undeterred” on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library and Academic Resource Center (LARC) in room 109.
4th Annual Educator Hall of Fame and Teacher of the Year Awards
Outstanding educators from 吃瓜官网’s Teacher Education program will be honored during the Alumni Educator Hall of Fame induction and Alumni Teacher of the Year Awards.
Southern Colorado Conference: Call for Proposals
This year’s theme reflects the essential relationship between the various disciplines represented in CHASS, as well as how these diverse epistemologies overlap, connect, and rely upon each other to help individuals find meaning in a rapidly changing world at the beginning of a new decade.
Campus to host 700 students for Science Olympiad
Campus will host more than 700 middle and high school students from across Colorado to participate in Colorado Southern Regional Science Olympiad Tournament on February 29, 2020.
First Honorary Doctoral Degree to be Awarded at May Commencement Ceremony
吃瓜官网 will award its first Honorary Doctoral Degree posthumously to Arthur “Art” Henry Gonzales, long-time donor and educational advocate to the university.
Career Center Suiting Up Future Professionals with Career Workshops and Outfits
The Career Center at 吃瓜官网 has teamed up with the local JCPenney store to provide a significant discount on the purchase of professional attire for students, faculty, and staff.
12th Annual Festival of Winds February 13-15
Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Department of Music is hosting more than 350 high school musicians and faculty representing 44 high schools across Colorado as part of the 12th annual Festival of Winds, Feb. 13-15.
REV 89 earns 2020 Dr. Marjorie Yambor Signature Station Award
The student-operated radio station at Colorado State University-Pueblo, KTSC-FM, REV 89, has received the Broadcast Education Association's Dr. Marjorie Yambor National Signature Station Award for 2020.
Institute of Cannabis Research Creating International Partnerships with Chuncheon Bioindustry Foundation
Monday, February 10 marked a celebration of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Institute of Cannabis Research and Chuncheon Bioindustry Foundation.
Hasan School of Business Professor Receives 吃瓜官网 System Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Roberto Mejias, associate professor of computer information systems in the Hasan School of Business (HSB) and director for the Center of Cyber Security Education and Research (CCSER), is the recipient of this year’s Colorado State University System Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award.
Solar Project Brings 吃瓜官网-Pueblo Closer to Net Zero Electric Efficiency
Colorado State University-Pueblo recently signed a power purchase agreement to bring solar power to the university as the main generating source for the academic campus.
Colorado State University-Pueblo Students Showcase Native American Art
Students in the fall 2019 ART 412 course, Native American Art, created an art exhibition entitled, “Arts of the Indigenous America,” celebrating the role of indigenous cultures in our regions past and present. These students studied art and visual design in Native North American cultures from prehistory to contemporary times. As a capstone assignment for this course, the students created an art exhibition curating the work of local contemporary artists.
吃瓜官网 Professor Receives 2020 Colorado Excellence in Teaching Award
Alegria Ribadeneira, Associate Professor, Director of World Languages, Assistant Chair for English and World Languages was named the recipient of the 2020 Colorado Excellence in Teaching Award.
International cannabis scientist joins ICR at 吃瓜官网-Pueblo’s journal editorial board
The Journal of Cannabis Research announced that Raphael Mechoulam, professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has joined its editorial board.
January
吃瓜官网 Mourns the Loss of Art Gonzales
Art Gonzales, longtime supporter and education advocate of Colorado State University-Pueblo, passed away on January 29, 2020 at the age of 89.
Fall 2019 Dean's List Recipients
The list recognizes undergraduate degree-seeking students who have completed 12 or more credit hours with a minimum grade-point-average of 3.5.
Doc Seilheimer Family Scholarship for Biology Academic/Athlete Fund Established at Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation
Mrs. Donna Seilheimer and family, with the Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation, have established an endowed scholarship in memory of her late husband, Dr. Jack “Doc” Seilheimer. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship assistance to 吃瓜官网-Pueblo student-athletes who are pursuing a biology major.
Professor Accepted into 2020 Cohort Fellowship of the Latino Leadership Institute
Danilo León, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Colorado State University-Pueblo, was recently accepted as a Fellow for the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of Denver as part of the 2020 Cohort.
HSB Economics Professor Kevin Duncan Awarded Highest Honor
Dr. Kevin Duncan, professor of economics in the Hasan School of Business (HSB) at Colorado State University-Pueblo, is the recipient of the inaugural 吃瓜官网-Pueblo Distinguished University Professor award.
