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  • University Gift Card Policies and Procedures

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    This is a reminder of the University policies and processes to be followed if you plan to distribute gift cards with university funds of any type (e.g. study subjects or guest speakers). Requesting reimbursement is not an allowable procurement option for gift cards. The purchase of gift cards must be reviewed and approved in advance by the…

  • Student Committee Meeting Minutes (10/07/24)

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    SEHD Student Committee Meeting Minutes 10/7/24   Members: Robin Brandehoff, Jim Christenson, Paula Gallegos, Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Diana Schaack, Jennifer Taylor, Rachel Stein   Review committee roles and responsibilities Outstanding Graduates selection for fall and spring commencement Review and decide on student appeals Review and score scholarship applications in the spring One committee member serves on…

  • Software, Classrooms, & AI (oh my!)

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    Software Upvote Thank you for upvoting on software needs, feel free to peruse the trendy winners here.  We’ll use this input to lobby for software approvals from the mother ship, and consider fiscal investments into school level licensing.  Most recent: Dedoose is under negotiation and discussion for campus or system licensing.  Campus (Downtown and AMC) is most…

  • CU Denver’s Culturally and Linguistically Program Webinar on YouTube

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    The CLDE program’s Welcoming Newcomer Students webinar has been posted to YouTube. Enjoy! Feel free to share it with your friends and students.

  • CAAAS Newsletter: October 1, 2024

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    CAAAS Grad Fellows Conferences  October 8 CAAAS Grad Fellows Conference The Center for African & African American Studies Graduate Student Fellowship Program (aka the “CAAAS Grad Fellows Program”) provides support and scholarly community for University of Colorado Boulder graduate students conducting research and creative work in African studies, African American studies, and African diaspora studies.…

  • Updated SEHD Meeting Calendar

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    The SEHD meeting calendar on the wiki has been updated to include a link to a list of all religious/faith-based holidays. Click here to view the updated calendar on the wiki

  • HDFR Hosting Volunteer Service Outings

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    The Human Development & Family Relations (HDFR) program will be hosting three volunteer service outings in the community, snacks will be provided. The first service event has already taken place, these will take place the third Friday of every month from September to November. Come make friends, learn more about our major/minor, network for future internships,…

  • ED Review (09/27/24)

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      IMPROVING THE FAFSA EXPERIENCE On September 23, Secretary Cardona sent a letter and white paper regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to leadership at all institutions of higher education, updating them on the progress that has been made — with the help of partners in the field — in the past year and detailing…

  • Bilingualism as a Life and Research Experience: Meet Faculty Researcher Adriana Alvarez

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    “Today, bilingualism and language mastery are often seen as brain-sharpening benefits and experiences that change over time in response to individuals’ learning and social environments. At the same time, unfortunately, bilingual learners do not always receive empathetic, welcoming, and empowering educational experiences. Adriana Alvarez, PhD, assistant professor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) in CU Denver’s School…

  • Diversifying Colorado’s Teaching Force – Meet Sofia Chaparro: Bilingual Education Champion

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    “In retrospect Sofia Chaparro’s career as an educator and expert in bilingual education was pre-destined. Sofia is the daughter of bilingual and transnational parents who spent time in El Paso, Texas and in Juárez, Mexico throughout her childhood. Her grandfather was a rural educator in Chihuahua, Mexico. One of her grandmothers and an aunt also attended…