Announcements &amp; Deadlines /today/ en CU student earns Congressional environmental service award /today/2024/12/19/cu-student-earns-congressional-environmental-service-award <span>CU student earns Congressional environmental service award</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-19T08:48:30-07:00" title="Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 08:48">Thu, 12/19/2024 - 08:48</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/Javier%20Rivas_29.jpg?h=0def5c4a&amp;itok=z74DNNkx" width="1200" height="800" alt="First-year student Joanne Kim and Congressman Joe Neguse"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2024-12/Javier%20Rivas_29.jpg?itok=qpCIHGjQ" width="750" height="500" alt="First-year student Joanne Kim and Congressman Joe Neguse"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>First-year computer science student Joanne Kim and Congressman Joe Neguse. Photo by Patrick Campbell/CU 麻豆影院.</p> </span> </div> <p><span>Joanne Kim, a CU 麻豆影院 computer science student, was recognized by Congressman Joe Neguse with the Mollie H. Beattie Congressional Award for Distinguished Environmental Scholarship on Friday, Dec. 13, for an original short film on food waste.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Kim, and co-collaborator Kimberly Bernal, took first place at the Estes Valley Land Trust Environmental Film Festival for their film highlighting the environmental and economic impacts of food waste. This award is named for Mollie H. Beattie, an influential and inspiring conservationist, whose work as the first female U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services director focused on environmental preservation and wildlife conservation advocacy.</span></p><p><span>In addition to being recognized personally by Neguse, Kim鈥檚 achievement was celebrated by her father; CU 麻豆影院 Chancellor Justin Schwartz; Dean Keith Molenaar, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Professor Ken Anderson, department chair, Computer Science; and Senator Janice Marchman, Colorado General Assembly.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Joanne Kim, a CU 麻豆影院 computer science student, was recognized by Congressman Joe Neguse with the Mollie H. Beattie Congressional Award for Distinguished Environmental Scholarship for a short film on food waste.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:48:30 +0000 Megan Maneval 53904 at /today IT support during winter break /today/2024/12/19/it-support-during-winter-break <span>IT support during winter break</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-19T08:30:05-07:00" title="Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 08:30">Thu, 12/19/2024 - 08:30</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/Finals_Studying.CC21.JPG?h=1c6083a4&amp;itok=85QRQmvU" width="1200" height="800" alt="Person on laptop inside"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The Office of Information Technology will be closed over winter break. Learn more about the office鈥檚 schedule for the next couple of weeks.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Office of Information Technology will be closed Dec. 25鈥揓an. 1. Learn more about the office鈥檚 schedule and services over the next couple of weeks. </div> <script> window.location.href = `https://oit.colorado.edu/news/winter-break-hours-and-support`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:30:05 +0000 Megan Maneval 53903 at /today Apply for tuition assistance for the spring /today/2024/12/16/apply-tuition-assistance-spring <span>Apply for tuition assistance for the spring</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-16T12:28:51-07:00" title="Monday, December 16, 2024 - 12:28">Mon, 12/16/2024 - 12:28</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/2024_12_4_Campus_Study_Photos_PC0103.jpg?h=d691a8c8&amp;itok=yVYaEvfI" width="1200" height="800" alt="students studying on campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The University of Colorado鈥檚 Tuition Assistance Benefit application is open for spring 2025. This benefit offers the opportunity to access affordable education on any CU campus.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The University of Colorado鈥檚 Tuition Assistance Benefit application is open for spring 2025. This benefit offers the opportunity to access affordable education on any CU campus. </div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.cu.edu/blog/work-life/apply-spring-2025-tuition-assistance`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:28:51 +0000 Megan Maneval 53884 at /today Center for Humanities & the Arts announces faculty fellows /today/2024/12/16/center-humanities-arts-announces-faculty-fellows <span>Center for Humanities &amp; the Arts announces faculty fellows</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-16T11:49:49-07:00" title="Monday, December 16, 2024 - 11:49">Mon, 12/16/2024 - 11:49</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/Faculty%20Fellow%20AY%2025-26%20%282700px%20banner%29%20copy.jpg?h=bd2cd739&amp;itok=FjzuN33j" width="1200" height="800" alt="Center for Humanities &amp; the Arts faculty fellows"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>See the 10 new CHA faculty fellows. The 2025鈥26 cohort features scholars whose projects encompass a wide range of disciplines and subjects, highlighting the richness and scope of arts and humanities research.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>See the 10 new CHA faculty fellows. The 2025鈥26 cohort features scholars whose projects encompass a wide range of disciplines and subjects, highlighting the richness and scope of arts and humanities research.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/cha/2024/12/10/center-humanities-arts-announces-2025-2026-faculty-fellows`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:49:49 +0000 Megan Maneval 53882 at /today CU 麻豆影院 secures $3.4M in funding for electric buses /today/2024/12/12/cu-boulder-secures-34m-funding-electric-buses <span>CU 麻豆影院 secures $3.4M in funding for electric buses</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-12T14:07:43-07:00" title="Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 14:07">Thu, 12/12/2024 - 14:07</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/Buff_Bus.CC1_.JPEG?h=cd2c19b1&amp;itok=aN6VP43b" width="1200" height="800" alt="Buff Bus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/914"> Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2024-12/Buff_Bus.CC1_.JPEG?itok=VrxhN-8V" width="750" height="547" alt="Buff Bus"> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>In the ongoing march to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CU 麻豆影院 has been awarded two separate grants totaling $3.4 million to support the expansion of the electric Buff Bus fleet. The funding, which comes from both state and federal environmental initiatives, will help reduce the campus鈥檚 carbon footprint and improve sustainable transportation options for students, faculty and staff. The four new buses will add to the four existing electric buses for a total of eight, accounting for 40% of CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 20-bus fleet.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淎s an institution of higher learning, we have a responsibility to lead by example,鈥 Chancellor Justin Schwartz said. 鈥淏y integrating electric buses into our transportation system, we鈥檙e helping to safeguard our environment and demonstrating our commitment to our Climate Action Plan, which calls for the electrification of our entire fleet."</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The first grant, valued at $1.6 million, was provided by the the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cdphe.colorado.gov/motor-vehicle-emissions/clean-fleet-enterprise" rel="nofollow"><span>Clean Fleet Enterprise</span></a><span> Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program, which is a statewide competitive application process for new fleet vehicles, vehicle conversions and clean fleet technology. This grant will go toward the purchase of two more 40-foot buses, which are expected to be in service by summer 2025.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The second grant, amounting to $1.8 million, was awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency, which supports the transition to electric vehicles nationwide as part of their mission to protect human health and the environment. This grant will help purchase two 60-foot buses, which are expected to be operational by early 2026.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Both grants will go toward the purchase of the buses, as well as the infrastructure needed to support them, such as charging stations, technician training and maintenance equipment. Once the new buses are put into service, CU 麻豆影院 will retire four diesel buses from its fleet.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The university has set ambitious goals for the next decade, including a reduction in campuswide&nbsp;greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The electric bus initiative is an important component of these plans, which also include investments in additional transportation strategies, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, sustainable building practices and waste reduction programs.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e are thrilled to receive this funding, which will allow us to continue to advance our efforts in building a more sustainable and resilient campus,鈥 Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Resilience Chris Ewing said. 鈥淭his investment in electric buses is a key milestone for our long-term environmental strategy. It aligns with our commitment to reducing emissions and supporting green technologies that not only benefit our campus but also contribute toward the goals of our climate action plan.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 Transportation Services team will hold another bus naming contest ahead of their debut to bring attention to the electric buses and encourage students, faculty and staff to embrace cleaner transportation options.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Four new buses will add to the four existing electric buses for a total of eight, accounting for 40% of CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 20-bus fleet. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:07:43 +0000 Megan Maneval 53867 at /today Katherine Stange named 2025鈥26 Birman Fellow /today/2024/12/12/katherine-stange-named-2025-26-birman-fellow <span>Katherine Stange named 2025鈥26 Birman Fellow</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-12T08:47:07-07:00" title="Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 08:47">Thu, 12/12/2024 - 08:47</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-12/KateStange_tnail.jpg?h=95ffb99b&amp;itok=FPnW5ecw" width="1200" height="800" alt="Kate Stange"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <span>Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>The American Mathematical Society recognition supports mid-career female researchers whose achievements demonstrate potential for further contributions to mathematics.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The American Mathematical Society recognition supports mid-career female researchers whose achievements demonstrate potential for further contributions to mathematics.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/asmagazine/2024/12/10/katherine-stange-named-2025-26-birman-fellow`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:47:07 +0000 Megan Maneval 53860 at /today CU ranked 11th for sustainability among US universities /today/2024/12/10/cu-ranked-11th-sustainability-among-us-universities <span>CU ranked 11th for sustainability among US universities</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-10T10:15:56-07:00" title="Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:15">Tue, 12/10/2024 - 10:15</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/webform/cu-boulder-aerial-view-with-mountains.jpeg?h=08b866d1&amp;itok=q478bFQX" width="1200" height="800" alt> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/914"> Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>QS World University Rankings has named CU 麻豆影院 as one of the top universities in the world for environmental and social impact. CU is ranked 11th in the United States and 61st in the world for sustainability in </span><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/sustainability-rankings" rel="nofollow"><span>the most recent QS rankings released on Tuesday</span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The QS methodology is based on university performance across three assessment categories:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>Environmental Impact: </strong>Aggregating environmental sustainability, environmental education and environmental research</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>Social Impact: </strong>Aggregating equality, knowledge exchange, impact of education, employability and opportunities, and health and well being</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>Governance: </strong>Considering factors related to good governance: ethics, hiring practices, transparency, decision making, etc.</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淐U 麻豆影院 has been a global leader in sustainability for many years, and I鈥檓 excited to see our faculty, staff and students earn recognition for their accomplishments,鈥 Chancellor Justin Schwartz said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to investing more deeply in sustainability research, education and action efforts in the months ahead as we implement solutions on campus and across Colorado, the nation and the world.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Through innovative research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations and a commitment to sustainable practices, CU 麻豆影院 is driving initiatives to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges. Some recent solutions-oriented research and projects include:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/today/2024/01/29/cu-boulder-part-160m-nsf-funded-effort-promote-climate-resilience" rel="nofollow"><span>Regional Innovation Engines program</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/today/2024/03/20/researchers-take-major-step-toward-developing-next-generation-solar-cells" rel="nofollow"><span>Next-generation solar cells</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/today/2024/04/25/how-much-energy-can-offshore-wind-farms-us-produce-new-study-sheds-light" rel="nofollow"><span>Off-shore wind energy</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/today/2024/07/23/weather-related-power-outages-are-rise-heres-why-what-expect-future" rel="nofollow"><span>Power grid optimization</span></a></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><a href="/sustainability/climate-action-plan" rel="nofollow"><span>CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 Climate Action Plan</span></a><span> calls for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions (from a 2019 baseline) by 2030 and carbon neutrality by no later than 2050.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU 麻豆影院 is one of the top universities in the world for environmental and social impact, according to the QS World University Rankings, taking 11th place in the United States and 61st place in the world for sustainability. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/webform/cu-boulder-aerial-view-with-mountains.jpeg?itok=QP0maXtF" width="1500" height="1125" alt> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:15:56 +0000 Megan Maneval 53846 at /today Meet the 2024 employees of the year /today/2024/12/09/meet-2024-employees-year <span>Meet the 2024 employees of the year</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-09T08:33:18-07:00" title="Monday, December 9, 2024 - 08:33">Mon, 12/09/2024 - 08:33</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/oldmain_snow_6.jpg?h=5534d9de&amp;itok=ZwrdyV2G" width="1200" height="800" alt> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>Chancellor Justin Schwartz has announced the recipients of the 2024 Employee of the Year awards.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>This award recognizes staff for their outstanding contributions and leadership to CU 麻豆影院. Staff are nominated by their colleagues for their extraordinary service, inspired leadership and going above and beyond their defined job duties to make a meaningful difference.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>This year鈥檚 winners reflect incredible dedication to the students, staff and faculty of CU, and all have made a lasting impact. They are: </span><span lang="EN">Miki Brooks, Janelle Henderson, Sally Lowell and Jeanne McDonald.</span></p><p><span>The chancellor will recognize this year鈥檚 winners at an awards ceremony and reception in January.</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2024-12/M.%20Brooks.jpg?h=828d8998&amp;itok=rQaGEk-t" width="375" height="375" alt="Miki Brooks"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>Miki Brooks</p> </span> </div> <h2><span lang="EN">Miki Brooks</span></h2><p><span>Brooks serves as the director of transfer success initiatives for the Office of Undergraduate Education in Academic Affairs. Brooks is a champion for transfer students. In her role she ensures the needs of transfer students are recognized and addressed across all areas of campus. She has successfully unified various transfer initiatives, streamlining efforts to create a more cohesive and impactful support system.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Brooks' commitment is evident in the extensive range of programs she has developed to enhance institutional support for transfer students. From developing Transfer Advocate 101 and 201 trainings, which help faculty and staff gain a better understanding of transfer student issues, to spearheading the creation of the </span><a href="/transfer/" rel="nofollow"><span>Transfer Student Community website</span></a><span>, which provides prospective and current transfer students a centralized hub to locate important resources, Brooks works to ensure transfer students will find their place at CU and call themselves a Buff.</span></p><p><span>As one nominator wrote: 鈥淚 believe that Miki has single-handedly transformed the way CU 麻豆影院 thinks about transfer students. She would tell you that it鈥檚 a team effort, but it has been her leadership and her steadfast commitment to closing equity gaps that has improved the overall experience of our transfer student population.鈥</span></p><p><span lang="EN">Additionally, as the supervisor of the Pre-Transfer Advising team, Brooks is an important member of the campuswide academic advising community. Recognizing the impact the advising community can have on our students, especially students from minoritized identities, she took it upon herself to create a Culturally Responsive Academic Advising toolkit. Brooks created the toolkit out of a sense of necessity and service.</span></p><p><span>Brooks has played a key role in many campus initiatives, from Financial Futures to the Buff Undergraduate Success Leadership Implementation Team (BUS-LIT) and has consistently shown her commitment to advocacy and the betterment of the campus. She is both a leader across campus and within the team she directs, providing opportunity for all at CU 麻豆影院.</span></p> <div class="align-left image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2024-12/Janelle_Henderson.png?h=25e5f4b2&amp;itok=yVmQrVCG" width="375" height="375" alt="Janelle Henderson"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><span lang="EN">Janelle Henderson</span></p> </span> </div> <h2><span lang="EN">Janelle Henderson</span></h2><p><span>Henderson serves as the manager of the Arts and Science Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Janelle鈥檚 job duties range from arranging instructors and building the honors course schedule consisting of over 50 courses per year, to supervising and mentoring a program coordinator and student workers, to participating in strategic planning and fiscal management.</span></p><p><span>Henderson partners with the admissions team to develop impactful materials to help make CU a school of choice for high performing students. Representing the College of Arts and Sciences, she routinely meets with prospective students and their parents and participates in a wide variety of campus events, including Admitted Buffs Days, the CU Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) event, the A&amp;S Welcome Fair and the Be Involved Fair.</span></p><p><span>Henderson continually develops solutions to make programs operate more efficiently for students and faculty. She strives for program inclusivity, introduces new technologies and tools and seamlessly adapts to change. In addition to performing her job duties, she serves on A&amp;S honors committees (DEI committee and future planning committee) and actively contributes her time and energy to make CU a better place.</span></p><p><span>As shared in her nomination: 鈥淪imply put, Janelle is exceptional; she performs her job with extreme competence, demonstrates leadership and ingenuity, and possesses a true generosity of spirit. Janelle works tirelessly on behalf of the over 5,000 students, seven faculty and multiple staff in the A&amp;S Honors Program.鈥</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2024-12/Sally_Lowell_PC0013%20%281%29.jpg?h=a6adf290&amp;itok=6uZBxPRC" width="375" height="375" alt="Sally Lowell"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><span lang="EN">Sally Lowell</span></p> </span> </div> <h2><span lang="EN">Sally Lowell</span></h2><p><span>Lowell is a nurse practitioner at Wardenburg Health Center. In her role, she champions inclusive and compassionate care for all at CU 麻豆影院. As a leader in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic, Lowell brings together diverse roles, including medical assistants and nurse practitioners, to address operational concerns in patient care rooms.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Additionally, Lowell serves as co-coordinator of the Trans Care Team. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team that plays a key role in advocating for and supporting the health and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse students on campus and ensuring these students get the care they need. She maintains ongoing staff training to provide the skills and resources needed for those caring for these students. Lowell also serves as an advocate for students with disabilities, collaborating with Disability Services to ensure accessibility accommodations are met.</span></p><p><span>Under Lowell's leadership, CU 麻豆影院 Health &amp; Wellness Services scored a 100/100 on the 2024 Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) and will be designated as a 鈥淟eader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.鈥</span></p><p><span>Outside of CU 麻豆影院, Lowell volunteers with the 麻豆影院 Valley School District, where she evaluates and provides recommendations for new student health curriculum. Through this contribution she helps students receive the most current, accurate and age-appropriate health information.</span></p><p><span>As one nominator wrote: 鈥淪ally has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity and a strong commitment to the campus community. Her dedication to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as her thoughtful and ethical approach to addressing challenges, sets her apart as a true leader.鈥</span></p> <div class="align-left image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2024-12/J.%20McDonald.jpg?h=b83effba&amp;itok=o3Vag8hP" width="375" height="375" alt="Jeanne McDonald"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><span lang="EN">Jeanne McDonald</span></p> </span> </div> <h2><span lang="EN">Jeanne McDonald</span></h2><p><span>McDonald is the associate director for the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship (PACES) in the Division of Continuing Education. In her role she coordinates the annual CU 麻豆影院 Engaged Scholarship Grants Tiers 3 and 4, oversees the programming team, assists in the management of the campus Community Outreach and Engagement Programs website and coordinates the Community Perspectives program. McDonald supports faculty-led public engagement throughout Colorado and beyond.</span></p><p><span>Having served the CU 麻豆影院 campus as a staff member for 30 years, 18 of those years with PACES, McDonald exemplifies collaboration, advocacy and leadership in all she does. Jeanne has been devoted to creating a more equitable campus community. She was instrumental in the formation of the CU 麻豆影院 Outreach and Engagement Professionals Network (OEPN), which is led by a volunteer steering committee made up of university staff. The OEPN has planned and implemented a series of successful events, including program showcases, professional development workshops and networking meetings of university staff. While working tirelessly to increase the quality and impact of CU 麻豆影院 engagement work, she has earned the respect of many across campus.</span></p><p><span>One nominator shared the following: 鈥淭hrough her tireless service of 30 years, Jeanne has been perhaps more influential than any other employee at CU 麻豆影院 in making good on our mission to serve the state of Colorado. I am hopeful that acknowledgment of her service will inspire another generation (or more) of staff to follow in her footsteps, to do the difficult but very satisfying work of spanning boundaries between campus and community.鈥</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Miki Brooks, Janelle Henderson, Sally Lowell and Jeanne McDonald are CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 employees of the year, announced by Chancellor Justin Schwartz. 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