This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Students graduating in STEM disciplines often move out of the area, although the Front Range area was once the “little silicon valley” in the 80s. Last December, UCCS attempted to address this issue in a higher education conference, inContinueContinue reading “Colorado Springs ranks 18th best for STEM professionals”
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Summer remodel changes arrangement of library
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 22, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Non-quiet zones in a library? Huh? This semester, the Kraemer Family Library opened a new student collaborative learning center where a sign invites students to have study groups, work together on class projects and even socialize. Library Dean TeriContinueContinue reading “Summer remodel changes arrangement of library”
On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 15, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Kombucha, anyone? Last spring’s transition from Sodexo’s contract food service with the university to UCCS Dining Services altered menus, food options and student employment opportunities. Director of Food Services Mark Hayes, collaborated with Russ Saunkeah, executive chef and associateContinueContinue reading “On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo”
College students do not need financial coddling
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 28, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor You can vote at 18, you can drink at 21, but the federal government will not consider you financially independent until age 24. I was 23 when I moved out on my own last year. Because IContinueContinue reading “College students do not need financial coddling”
Parking woes continue in new school year
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 2, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor Another year with the largest ever incoming freshman class, consistent with the student population growth each year prior, is again putting strain on waitlisted classes and stretching capacities of campus parking lots. Jim Spice,ContinueContinue reading “Parking woes continue in new school year”
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