Austin Bluffs being expanded along front of campus

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor A key part of widening the Austin Bluffs corridor, similar to the ongoing Woodmen Road corridor expansion, is directly situated in front of the UCCS main campus. Construction began over the summer on June 17 andContinueContinue reading “Austin Bluffs being expanded along front of campus”

Campus Chatter: Week of Feb. 4, 2013

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 4, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor There are more than 20 million students in America, and more than 10,000 of them are at UCCS. Their opinions matter. Mezen Ibrahim, MPA and ESL studies Have you ever had a flu vaccine? I took [the flu shot] beforeContinueContinue reading “Campus Chatter: Week of Feb. 4, 2013”

Chinese university presidents visiting UCCS this spring

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Jan. 28, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The conference room in Dwire Hall appeared more similar to a UN conference than an academically-oriented event. Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak welcomed five professors from the Jiangsu province of China to the UCCS campus on Jan. 14 in an official ceremony supplemented by a giftContinueContinue reading “Chinese university presidents visiting UCCS this spring”

CU regent candidates debate funding, concealed carry, marijuana

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 22, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The CU regents make decisions that could impact the UCCS campus for years, and students and faculty had an opportunity to hear their arguments in person. In the Oct. 8 debate in Centennial Hall, candidates ofContinueContinue reading “CU regent candidates debate funding, concealed carry, marijuana”