Category: News
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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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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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AI: Hallucinations
Prompt: Talk to an AI Assistant for the SEHD Counseling program. Recommended: A look at ChatGPT’s new search feature. Move over Google: ChatGPT can now search the web in real time. Learn: Hallucinations Hallucinations…? Yes, those are real. I mean… not really-real in the real world. But they are real to ME. AI experience hallucinations…
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Friendsgiving Potluck and Food Drive Nov 18
We invite you to join us November 18th 11:00-1:00pm for our second annual SEHD Friendsgiving Potluck. All are welcome. We will have yummy soups, tasty desserts, and opportunities for connection at the LSC 7th floor Student Commons. You are welcome to bring a treat to share, but not required. We are also still running our…
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Lecturer, GPTI, Teaching Assistant, and Minimum Wage pay changes effective 1/1/2025
Beginning January 1, 2025, Lecturer, GPTI, Teaching Assistant, and student & temporary worker pay rates will increase as follows. Lecturer & Graduate Part-time Instructor pay will increase to $5,000 per fully-enrolled 3-credit course Teaching Assistant pay will increase to $1,890 per 3 credit course Those with student and temporary workers, please note: Minimum wage will…
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Further your professional development skills through Percipio
Dear colleagues, as you may know, the training software Percipio (formerly known as Skillsoft) was recently updated. Countless trainings and new features were added, including many as short as 10 minutes. You can now earn certifications for completing short courses. Skill areas include AI, professional improvement, management, excel and more! The opportunities are endless, and…