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Join Thriving in Community, a Feb. 23 workshop for new faculty

Feb. 20, 2023

For faculty in their first three years at CU «Ƶ, join a workshop on faculty relations and governance, with discussion of the resources, supports and options available through the «Ƶ Faculty Assembly, Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Ombuds.

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5 burning questions about ChatGPT, answered by humans

Feb. 20, 2023

Artificial intelligence has reached an "inflection point," according to technology experts from CU «Ƶ. New tools like ChatGPT, which rolled out late last year, are poised to transform offices, high school classrooms and more—in potentially good and bad ways.

Industrial Workers of the World demonstration, New York City, 1914.

Under the iron heel: Author discusses ‘Wobblies’ and the capitalist war on radical workers

Feb. 20, 2023

Enjoy a Q&A with Professor Ahmed White, whose new book gives a dramatic, deeply researched account of how legal repression and vigilantism brought down the Wobblies, and how the destruction of their union haunts us to this day.

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How to gain professional experience at an on-campus job

Feb. 20, 2023

On-campus jobs offer students a flexible way to earn money while developing relevant skills for future employment and careers. Consider how to position yourself professionally by gaining experience at an on-campus job.

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Why it matters to feel like you belong

Feb. 20, 2023

Getting involved in student organizations, leadership positions, volunteer opportunities or on-campus events may feel like a low priority when you have multiple responsibilities to manage. Yet, cultivating a sense of belonging and connection offers many benefits to your college experience and future.

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Ombuds Office adopts official charter

Feb. 20, 2023

A new office charter is an agreement between CU «Ƶ and the Ombuds Office codifying the ombuds roles and responsibilities, as well as establishing a shared understanding of how the office functions within the university.

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Teacher preparation programs receive praise, full reauthorization by state

Feb. 20, 2023

At the Colorado Board of Education February meeting, all of the School of Education’s teacher preparation programs were lauded and received sweeping reauthorization. CU «Ƶ was praised for its “true partnerships” with districts and reading instruction, an area where very few other university programs have earned reauthorization on the first pass.

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Dealing with porcupines—a workshop Feb. 28

Feb. 20, 2023

This event is for all faculty. Need to calm a combative conversation? Consider BIFF, the High Conflict Institute’s method of responding to difficult people, personal attacks, hostile emails and meltdowns. Learn more at this event.

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10 things to do this week: Celebrate Mardi Gras, step up your financial game, more

Feb. 20, 2023

This week brings a wilderness survival workshop, Mardi Gras festivities, information on McNair Scholars, social media curation, CU basketball vs. USC, a play about a Catholic school drama club staging “Antigone” and more.

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CU «Ƶ weighs in on financial aid, student educators and more in legislative session

Feb. 17, 2023

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Chief Financial Officer Todd Haggerty, three faculty members and three students testified in support of higher education bills introduced in the current Colorado legislative session.

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