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Call for nominations for the Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award

The ASSETT Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award is presented to an Arts & Sciences faculty member (of any rank) who has been nominated by their peers and/or students. To nominate an individual, complete the online form no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 16. Peers and students are encouraged to submit nominations; nominations of early-career faculty members are especially welcome.

Join a peer-to-peer or planning workshop in April

Graduate students are invited to participate in a variety of workshops being held throughout April. 

Peer to Peer Workshop: (Self) Compassionate Pedagogies for TAs and GPTIs
April 12, 12-1 p.m. – CASE, Room E351 – in-person w/ coffee and treats

Advanced Planning Series
April 18, 20, 22,  9-10 a.m. – via Zoom

Peer to Peer Workshop: Channeling Creativity
April 19,  2-3 p.m. – Imig Music Building, Room ES102 Chamber Hall – in-person w/ coffee and treats

Peer to Peer Workshop: Speed Networking – How to Efficiently Convey Technical Information
April 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Discovery Learning Center, Room 1B70 – in-person w/ coffee and treats

Peer to Peer Workshop: Learning to Manage References with Zotero
April 21,  2-3 p.m. – CASE, Room E422 – in-person w/ coffee and treats

Advanced Planning Series
April 26, 28,  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – via Zoom

Be sure to continually check the Graduate School’s workshops page for a current list of all professional development offerings.

Don't miss the April 12 defense, exam and thesis submission deadlines

Important defense/exam and thesis submission deadlines are approaching for spring graduates on April 12:

  • PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form by this deadline. The dissertation must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.
  • PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) online by this deadline. See additional information about the survey.
  • Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School by your academic unit two weeks before the exam on an examination report form. Certain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students. Please contact your department with any questions.

See what other academic deadlines are coming up for doctoral and master's students.

Silicon Flatirons Startup Summer application period open

Startup Summer 2022 applications are open!

Silicon Flatirons Startup Summer provides an energetic, high caliber boost to emerging company internships. This annual program, now in its 11th iteration, surfaces students who are ready to enter the world of startups, innovation and emerging companies. Undergraduate and recent grads don’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to meet and learn from Colorado’s top entrepreneurs.

Are you employing interns this summer? Startup Summer is an excellent way to maximize your interns' summer experience and give back to the next-generation entrepreneurial community. 

Discover what’s changing during open enrollment

Entering 2022: Open enrollment––what's new?

Benefits-eligible faculty and staff have some new health plan features to look forward to in the new plan year.

Open enrollment starts at 8 a.m. April 18 and ends at 5 p.m. May 6. Employees are encouraged to join an open enrollment virtual fair beginning April 18 to access detailed information, courses and videos that explain plan options and new plan features. Additionally, join plan experts for virtual webinars April 25–29.

Read more on the Work/Life blog.

Join study: Energy costs of reaching and walking

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the amount of energy it requires individuals to move. We will evaluate the energy demands of both arm reaching and walking.

Main eligibility requirements:

  • 35–55 years of age
  • Able to walk without the use of a cane/walking aid
  • Able to participate in two evaluation sessions (about a week apart) at CU Boulder

Participants will be compensated up to $200 for their time.