HR Corner: Summer and fall 2016 training schedule

May 17, 2016

The Office of Organizational and Employee Development invites CU-Boulder employees to attend upcoming seminars and courses. "Real Colors", "Emotional Intelligence", "Maximizing Generational Talent in Your Organization", and "StrengthsQuest" sessions are scheduled for the remainder of 2016. Programs are offered free of charge to CU-Boulder employees. Space is limited and sessions are filling up fast.

 Ashley Brandin conducting

Principles of gaming give music students a one-up

May 12, 2016

College of Music alumna Ashley Brandin (MMus'13) is bringing the principles of video games into her music classrooms to get her students excited about learning.

Alan Kent, PhD

Wardenburg welcomes new Counseling and Psychiatric Services director

May 12, 2016

Wardenburg Health Services is pleased to announce that Alan Kent, PhD, has accepted the position of the director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at Wardenburg Health Services effective July 18, 2016.

Students from the advertising program

CU-Boulder advertising students win seven awards at top international competition

May 10, 2016

Thirteen students from the CU-Boulder’s advertising program have won seven awards in a major international advertising contest. Their ad campaign entries range from a Lego fund to teach children about wildlife extinction to a LinkedIn platform designed to allow workplaces to address positive change around inequality.

Open Enrollment ends at 5 p.m. Friday

May 10, 2016

If you've been holding off on enrolling in CU benefits, now is the time. Open Enrollment ends at 5 p.m. Friday, May 13. It's time to select the coverage you want for you and your family from July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.

 Grand Canyon

CU-Boulder students selected as Udall Scholars

May 9, 2016

CU-Boulder students Bridger Ruyle and Zhashki (Sasha) Strong have been selected as 2016 Udall Scholars, becoming the ninth and tenth CU-Boulder students to be honored with the scholarship since its inception in 1996.

Derek McCartney

Class of 2016: Playing football, becoming a doctor

May 6, 2016

There’s something to be said for mapping out your future, particularly if you are about to become a college graduate. Colorado football player Derek McCartney has quite obviously done his homework in that regard — but depending upon the circumstances, his path will take one of two wildly divergent roads two years from now.

Pati Hernandez

Class of 2016: Inspiring the next generation through teaching

May 6, 2016

Pati Hernandez’s Facebook page recently sent her a reminder about where she was two years ago — in a practicum classroom as an education student. The reminder was fitting as graduation looms and considering that classroom experience solidified her aspirations of becoming a teacher.

Staff Council

Staff Council Update: Annual event honors retirees, years of service

May 6, 2016

On Tuesday, May 3, long-serving members of the Boulder campus staff and their guests joined Chancellor Philip DiStefano and members of Staff Council in the Glenn Miller Ballroom to be honored for their service to campus.

Chancellor’s review provides opportunities to improve election process

May 6, 2016

Fellow Buffaloes: Today, the Chancellor and his team released the final decision in their review of our recent elections. While there are a lot of vastly different and sometimes opposing passions surrounding this issue, the current Tri-Executives and Chief Justice support this decision and will do what we can to ensure the continued stability and autonomy of our government.

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