Author: sehd
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2025 Observances (Cultural, Religious, Heritage) Calendar
There are several important dates throughout 2025, many of which will be recognized by students, staff, and faculty across SEHD (and CU Denver). This resource may be a helpful tool for planning for Inclusive Excellence. Please forward any changes or corrections to antwan.jefferson@ucdenver.edu. Click here to view the 2025 Observances Calendar
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CU Denver Survey on Chancellor Search Finalists Dr. David H. Jackson, Jr. & Dr. Kenneth T. Christensen
Dear Colleagues: I hope you had a chance to interact with one of the Chancellor finalists this week – either in person or virtually. If you did not attend one of the sessions, you can watch one of the forums here. My final ask is that you please complete the surveys linked here. It is important…
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Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens, former SEHD faculty member and founder of CU Denver’s Center for Faculty Development and Advancement (CFDA), will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 1 – 3 p.m. in CU Denver’s City Heights/Learning Commons building at 1191 Larimer Street, Denver. The CFDA will host this gathering in…
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**Rescheduled** Join us for Empowering Voices: Leveraging Storytelling to Support First-Gen Lynxes
This PD workshop is meant for faculty and staff to better support first-generation students at CU Denver using storytelling as a vehicle to promote student success. Friday, December 6, 2024 1-3:30pm Mountain Time In person: Room 480 CU Denver Building (1250 14th St, Denver, CO 80202) Virtually: Zoom link sent upon registration Facilitated by: Jennifer Camacho…
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Museo de las America’s, Featuring CU Denver Assistant Professor Adriana Alvarez, Featured in the NYT
Denver’s Museo de las Americas’ exhibition “Migrants: A Tale of Two Hearts” is featured in this New York Times article highlighting noteworthy art on view across the U.S. this fall. CU Denver Assistant Professor Adriana Alvarez contributed to the Museo de las Americas’ exhibition. Drawing from her academic research, Alvarez’s installation reframes migration as a universal experience to honor…
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Funding Opportunity: Spencer Foundation
Funding Opportunity: Spencer Foundation – Research Grants on Education: Large The scope is deliberately broad across education; no specific topic is off the table as long as it addresses “pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.” The Intent to Apply is due January 14, and the full proposal is due in February. Please contact Sophie Eggert through…
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Dennis DeBay and CU Denver Journal about Adjunct Faculty Featured in CU Denver News
“One of television’s most astute portrayals of academia was a recent Netflix series called The Chair. Starring Golden Globe-winning Sandra Oh as an English department chair, the series portrayed nuanced faculty tensions at a bucolic university trying to stay relevant. And, CU Denver Assistant Teaching Professor Emily Wortman-Wunder noticed, a glaring inaccuracy stood out: The…
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HR Tip-Additional Paid day off Friday, November 29, 2024
CU Denver will be closing on Friday, Nov. 29 and an additional two days for the winter break. That means the university will be closed from Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 23-Jan. 1. Click here to review the announcement email that Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Ann Sherman sent October 31st: Merit Pay and…
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Learning Policy Institute – 2025 Legislative Prep Sessions: Research, Tools, and Insights Into Key Education Policy Priorities
Webinar Series 2025 Legislative Prep Session: Education Challenges and Solutions Hosted by the Learning Policy Institute Co-sponsored by Education Commission of the States, National Association of State Boards of Education, and National Conference of State Legislatures Click here to register he 2025 legislative session is just weeks away, bringing many education challenges for state policymakers.…
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Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon Presented at the International Conference on Urban Education
Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon presented at the International Conference on Urban Education Their presentation, Developing a Diverse an Community Responsive Teacher Workforce through d GYO Programs” was well received and highlighted in the most recent issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education Dr. Margarita Bianco has two new co-authored publications, one with Dr. Robin…