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CU announces new academic, exploratory advising center

May 8, 2017

The Office of Undergraduate Education is excited to announce the launch of the University Exploration & Advising Center (UEAC). Shelly Bacon, assistant vice provost for Advising and Academic Services, shares what the change means for students.

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New course programming to focus on global experiences

May 8, 2017

Education Abroad is launching Global Intensives: a new course model designed to ensure a broader range of students are able to take advantage of international opportunities and represent CU around the world.

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Insurance open enrollment closes at 5 p.m. Friday

May 8, 2017

There's still time for CU faculty and staff to brush up on current benefits, set aside money for health expenses and enroll in new plan options before open enrollment ends Friday, May 12.

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Kocher appointed divisional dean for arts and humanities

May 8, 2017

Dean Steven R. Leigh announced last week professor and poet Ruth Ellen Kocher will become associate dean for arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.

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Class of 2017: After three daughters graduate, mom finishes degree

May 5, 2017

By age 50, Patrita "Ime" Salazar had compiled an impressive list of personal and professional accomplishments. Now, after watching three of her daughters graduate from CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø, it's finally her turn.

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Class of 2017: Mind of a philosopher, heart of an activist

May 5, 2017

If Jasmin Torres had a personal motto, it would be, "Sí, se puede." This Spanish phrase meaning, "Yes, you can," has defined the graduating senior’s life.

Carla Ho-a

Ho-a named AVC of finance and business strategy

May 5, 2017

After a national search, Senior Vice Chancellor and CFO Kelly Fox has named Carla Ho-a associate vice chancellor for Finance and Business Strategy (FBS), effective June 1.

Alexandra Okeson

Class of 2017: Creating algorithms for healthcare

May 5, 2017

Computer science graduate Alexandra Okeson found her calling in the field while helping create algorithms to test medical devices. Now she's got her sights set on a PhD, focusing on algorithms for healthcare.

Advisors Dylan West and Victoria Ibarra

Academic advisors West and Ibarra awarded for outstanding service

May 5, 2017

Each spring, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø presents the Advisor of the Year Award for outstanding service in academic advising. This year, Arts and Sciences advisor Dylan West won the new professional award, and College of Music advisor Victoria Ibarra was the winner in the experienced professional category.

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Class of 2017: Excelling on and off the court

May 5, 2017

If you follow Colorado basketball, you already know a few things about senior Haley Smith. But what you might not know is that Smith is the kind of student-athlete who makes Buffs fans proud to be Buffs fans.

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