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Outstanding educator of the year awarded to a CSU-Pueblo dean
Hector Carrasco, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies, Colorado State University-Pueblo, will receive the 2009 Outstanding Educator of the Year award by the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists …
New Director of Development got her training at the Mines
Colorado State University-Pueblo hired Julie Rodriguez as its new director of development to plan events and provide scholarship funding for students.
“I have to believe in my skills and my abilities,” Rodriguez said.
As the director, Rodriguez said she works at CSU-Pueblo because she is responsible for allocating money from donors for scholarship programs. She has to provide funding from scholarship donors and process scholarship funding.
Community Colleges toured CSU-Pueblo
Colorado State University-Pueblo invited students from five Southern Colorado community colleges to take a tour of the campus.
CSU-Pueblo Executive Assistant to President Joe Garcia, Trisha Macias said about 250 students attended the event, which was held Saturday, Sept. 26. It was an opportunity for two-year students to see the campus.
H1N1 prevention
The CSU-Pueblo TODAY has teamed up with the Pueblo City-County Health Department to ensure Colorado State University-Pueblo students are kept up-to-date on the dangers and severity of the H1N1 or “swine flu” virus.
Those at higher risk for the H1N1 flu include people less than 24 years of age, pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes.
CSU-Pueblo ranked number one for distance learning program
Colorado State University-Pueblo has been ranked number one amongst 41 regionally accredited universities on the GetEducated.com affordability and credibility ranking for its distance education bachelor degrees.
GetEducated.com was founded in 1989 and it is a consumer advocacy group that reviews, rates and ranks online colleges. It uses dimensions that matter most to the consumers, which are cost and credibility.
CSU-Pueblo to host violence symposium
Southern Colorado Domestic Violence Symposium will present Building Partnerships for a Safer Community which will be hosted at Colorado State University-Pueblo.
This conference is sponsored by numerous organizations including Teresa’s Place Visitation Center, YWCA, Pueblo County 10th Judicial District Court, Pueblo Domestic Violence Task Force, 10th Judicial District Attorney, Pueblo City Schools, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the Center for Governmental Training.
Students have rights to their education records
Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Admissions and Records Office advises students of their rights to their education records within the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Katie Velarde, registrar of the records office, sent an e-mail to students on Sept. 2 informing students about their rights to their education records.
The e-mail said FERPA allows students the opportunity to check their records; however the students must send a written request to a dean, head of an academic department, registrar or university official.
CSU-Pueblo to develop three campus Projects
Colorado State University-Pueblo received funding from Pepsi Grants to enhance the appearance of the campus as well as to sponsor athletics.
“As part of that contract with them, they make a gift to the university of $30,000 a year,” said Joanne Ballard, vice president for finance and administration.
GordieDay promotes awareness of binge drinking
Drinking alcohol is a part of the college experience for many, but binge drinking may lead to death.
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol and hazing among our youth, students are encouraged to participate in the second annual National GordieDay from 10 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Colorado State University-Pueblo, said Stephanie Arellano, CSU-Pueblo alcohol and other drug education program coordinator.
Hasan School of Business offers MBA
The Hasan School of Business has expanded the opportunity for Colorado State University-Pueblo students to get a Master of Business Administration degree.
The program is aimed at part-time students who are also working professionals. Students enrolled in the MBA program may take one course at a time, and the 36 hours of coursework can be completed in as little as two years.
Pepsi grant brings beautification to campus
Colorado State University-Pueblo received funding from Pepsi Grants to enhance the appearance of the campus as well as to sponsor athletics.
“We’re just trying to improve the physical appearance of the Belmont Residence Hall and get the kids in that a little more school pride,” Zaletal said.
Privacy Act may hamper graduation verification
Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Admissions and Records Office advises students of their rights to their education records within the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Katie Velarde, registrar of the records office, sent an e-mail to students …
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