Outstanding faculty and students honored
Annual Dean's Reception recap
The annual Dean’s Reception on Monday afternoon was a success. Faculty, students and an instructor retiree were recognized for their outstanding efforts and contributions. Held in the Tivoli Adirondack’s Room, the turnout was excellent and the mood was celebratory. The last few weeks of the semester are hectic, and the annual reception is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the accomplishments and successes of the year. Please take a moment to review the complete list of awardees.
Dean Harbor gives his opening address
Associate Dean Charlie Ferguson presents Outstanding Bachelor’s student Jennifer Samimi with her certificate
Dean Harbor presents professor of economics Buhong Zheng with an Excellence in Research award
Spring 2008 course schedule production begins
Beverly Andes will send information to department chairs and program assistants this week regarding production of the spring 2008 course schedule. Please contact Beverly with any questions or feedback your have regarding this process.
Faculty supervising graduate students
Reminder to change IP grades for thesis and project students
Please remind all faculty who are supervising graduate students who have completed a thesis or project to submit a Change of Record form to change all IP grades to a full letter grade. If more than one semester of credit is involved, attach a Thesis-Project Grade Change sheet to the Change of Record form, and list all semesters to which the grade change applies. Contact Jill Hutchison with questions.
PERA retirement benefits
Representative visiting campuses starting April 26
A Colorado PERA representative will be coming to the downtown Denver, 9th & Colorado and Anschutz campuses several times during 2007 to help members learn more about their PERA retirement benefits. Each visit will consist of (1) a segment from 12:30-3:30 p.m. during which members can stop by at their convenience to ask questions (please note that the PERA representative will not have access to your personal account information) and (2) a slide presentation from 4-5:30 p.m., which will describe PERA's retirement benefits and 401(k) Plan. No reservation is necessary. Upcoming dates and locations are as follows:
· April 26, CU Denver Building, 1250 14th Street, Room 299
· May 10, Biomedical Research Building, 9th & Colorado Blvd., Room 823.
· May 15, Building 500, Anschutz Medical Campus, Summer Room
Fullbright Scholar Program
Faculty and professionals urged to apply
The Fullbright Scholar Program is offering research and lecturing awards. The awards are available to administrators and faculty from universities and colleges as well as government and business professionals. For deadlines, registration and an online application visit the Fullbright Scholar site.
HR: Open Enrollment
Select your benefits for the next fiscal year
The Open Enrollment Web Application will be available online from May 10 at 8 a.m. (MST) through May 25 at 5 p.m. Payroll & Benefit Services (PBS) encourages you to review your open enrollment materials, take advantage of the learning opportunities listed on the Open Enrollment Calendar, and be actively engaged in making the best decisions about your benefits during Open Enrollment.
New Vice President named for CU Foundation
Cheryl Crouch has been named the vice president of development for UCDHSC after acting as interim vice president since late summer 2006. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience to this role. She has been involved with higher education fundraising at the CU Foundation for 13 of her 21 years as a professional fundraiser.
Reminders & Events
Chairs' Meeting, May 3, from 10am-12pm
Please submit any items you may have for discussion or consideration for this meeting to Rick Wilson. The location for the meeting will be announced next week.
Timeline for final grade rosters spring 2007
Timeline for final grade rosters for spring 2007
* April 27 – Final Grade sheets ready for Academic Units to pick up at 3 p.m.
* May 16 – Final grade sheets due back to Academic Units from instructors by 4 p.m.Please be sure that ALL Grade Sheets have been signed by the instructor. Grade sheets received after this date will be processed and available at a later date.
* May 17 – final grade sheets due to Records from Academic Units by 10am
* May 21 – Grades available thru SMART
Commencement Reception
Invitation
May 12, 2007
Tivoli Turnhalle
Immediately following the ceremony
Power outage in North Classroom May 19
There will be a power outage in the North Classroom on May 19, from 11 am to 2 pm. Facilities will set up the new generator during the outage.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Faculty and students honored
Spring 2008 course schedule
Faculty supervising graduate students
PERA benefits
Fullbright Scholar Program
Open enrollment
New Vice President for CU Foundation
Reminders & Events
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