News University of Northern Colorado

Free Online Training Available to UNC Researchers

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

UNC faculty, staff and students can take advantage of free online training about human subject research, UNC's Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), conflicts of interest, good clinical practices, health information privacy and security, export control, and laboratory animal welfare via the Office of Research website.

Institutional Review Board training is required for instructors supervising classroom research as part of the omnibus IRB application process, externally funded investigators, and members of the IRB. Training is also recommended for all who are conducting research with human subjects.

Completion of training modules in the Responsible Conduct of Research and in conflicts of interest is required by several external funding agencies for those working on grant-funded projects.

For additional information, including instructions on how to register and select Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI) educational modules, visit the Office of Research website.

Please direct your questions to Sherry May in OSP.

How to Sign Up to Receive UNC Alerts on Your Cell Phone

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

If you're not already signed up to receive text messages on your cell phone from UNC's Emergency Alert System, log into Ursa, click the My Account tab and enter the number of your cell phone in the UNC Emergency Alert section.

Similarly, if your cell phone number has changed and you're signed up to receive messages from UNC's Emergency Alert System on it, don't forget to change the number by following the same procedure in Ursa so that you continue to receive alert messages.

For more information about the alert system, visit its website.

Bear Biz Offers Students Discounts at Businesses in Greeley

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Bear Biz connects UNC students to local businesses in the Greeley area with exclusive discounts, deals and offers on products and services. Deals include food, fitness, beauty, retail, recreation and much more! All you need is your student ID. Visit the Bear Biz website to see all discounts and locations.

Colorado School of Public Health Names Dean

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The Colorado School of Public Health has announced the hiring of Dr. Jonathan Samet, MD, MS, as the new dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, a collaborative of UNC, Colorado State University and the University of Colorado.

Read the news release on the CSPH site.

Website Helps Recruit Research Participants

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

UNC faculty, staff, and student researchers who need human participants for their research projects can recruit them using the Office of Research's website.

The service is available only to UNC researchers who are conducting investigations previously approved by UNC's Institutional Review Board. Having submitted an IRB application with a pending approval does not constitute eligibility.

Instructions are included on the site for obtaining a copy of your IRB approval through IRB-Net in case you don't have your approval notice.

Researchers seeking participants submit information using the electronic submission form on the new website. Submissions will be reviewed and posted on an approximate monthly basis.

Although the need for participants will be communicated periodically to internal and external audiences, to avoid the disappointment of an inadequate sample size, researchers are advised to be realistic about the numbers of individuals who'll see their entry and choose to volunteer, and are encouraged to seek participants through other sources specified in their IRB protocols.

Computer Graphics Students' Work Selected for Prestigious Conference

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Work of the following students from UNC's School of Art and Design were accepted into the student exhibition at the 44th annual SIGGRAPH International Conference of Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques scheduled for July 29-Aug. 3 in Los Angeles.

Abby Atkinson
Aleea Campbell
Angelena Anttila
Chris Mercer
Christian Eggers
Cosme Martinez
Deborah Cardenas
Jessica Herold
Jose Contreras
Lindsay Latva
Matthew McKenzie
McKenzie Bartels
Rylie Weber

An international jury selected works for the exhibition.

SIGGRAPH is the largest computer graphics conference with worldwide participants

Open Forums with Candidates for One Stop Plus Director

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Faculty, staff and students are invited to meet two candidates for the position of One Stop Plus director at open forums next week.

The One Stop Plus Center, located in the Campus Commons building, is scheduled to open at the end of 2018. The center will include key student support functions and provide students with a one-stop, case-management approach to understanding how curricular and co-curricular experiences can lead to graduation and a successful career. The director of One Stop Plus attends to the ongoing development and effective daily operation of the center. A detailed job description is available here.

The open forums are scheduled as follows:

Sarah Chase: Tuesday, July 18; 10:15-11:30 a.m.; Kepner 1030
Blake Johnson: Thursday, July 20; 10:45-noon.; Kepner 1030

Resumes will be available at each forum. Feedback will be gathered following each forum via Survey Monkey. For additional information, email Ann Bentz.

Free Subscriptions to Online Greeley Tribune

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

As part of the university's agreement with the Greeley Tribune, UNC students and employees can get complimentary subscriptions to the online edition of the daily newspaper by filling out the online form at www.greeleytribune.com/collegesubs.

If you already have digital access to the Tribune, there's no need to fill out and submit the form.

Complimentary copies of the paper's print editions are available in racks around campus. If you have questions, or if you've previously purchased a digital subscription to the Tribune, please contact the newspaper's circulation department at 970-352-8089.

McNair Scholars to Share Summer Research Projects July 11

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

UNC's McNair Scholars will share the results of their recent research projects during the McNair Research Colloquium from 9 a.m-12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in Ross Hall 1010. The event is open to all; you can come and go as needed. A schedule is available on the program's website.

Former Faculty Members, UNC Collaborate on Opportunity for Disabled Veterans

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Thanks to UNC and two former faculty members, a group of 18-20 disabled military veterans will learn rock climbing this week as part of an outdoor education program run by the Semper Fi Fund. The weeklong camp for the group, whose disabilities include amputees, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, will be taught by Emeritus professor of Sport and Exercise Science Jim Stiehl and former UNC faculty member Jeff Steffen at UNC's Old Man Mountain Retreat Center in Estes Park.

UNC's Outdoor Pursuits program will provide climbing equipment.

The Semper Fi Fund program aims to get injured service members active by introducing them to different sports activities. Its motto is "Recovery through sports."

This is the fund's first rock climbing event. Other activities offered include surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and backpacking.

The veterans, who are from throughout the United States, are mostly Marines but there are also some Army and Navy veterans.

According to Stiehl, himself a wounded combat veteran and climbing instructor, Steffen led rock climbing camps for students while he was at UNC and continued offering them to students at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse , where he taught after leaving UNC in 1995.

Stiehl said that one of Steffen's former UW students who's now involved with the Semper Fi Fund, approached the pair, who've been colleagues and friends for almost 30 years, about offering the camp for disabled veterans.

Memorial Service for Gary Kaiser Tomorrow

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

A memorial service for Gary Kaiser, a Facilities Management employee for 22 years who passed away July 5, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley. A procession to Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 W. 28th St., Greeley, will follow. His obituary is available on the Stoddard Funeral Home website.

Alumna Named Colorado's History Teacher of the Year

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Christy Howard, who earned her bachelor's degree from UNC in 1992, has been named Colorado History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, which annually honors one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and U.S. territories.

Howard teaches at Steele Elementary School in Colorado Springs.

In addition to a $1,000 honorarium and an award ceremony, Steele Elementary's school library will receive a core archive of American history books and Gilder Lehrman educational materials

Additionally, Howard will also receive an invitation to a 2018 Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar, a weeklong program that offers teachers daily discussions with historians, visits to historic sites and hands-on work with primary sources.

The National History Teacher of the Year will be selected from the pool of state winners at a ceremony in New York City on Nov. 8.

New EHS Newsletter Available Online

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

A new edition of Bear in Mind, Environmental Health and Safety's newsletter, is now available for reading or downloading on the EHS website (PDF).

Student Involvement Fair Registration Now Open

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The Office of Student Life is now accepting registrations for tables at the annual Student Involvement Fair from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Bishop-Lehr Field. The fair is an opportunity for new students to find out about student clubs and organizations, and other ways to get involved on campus. If you serve as an advisor for a student club or organization, make sure the group's officers know that additional information and a registration form are available on the Student Involvement Fair website.

UNC Announces 2016-17 Undergraduate Dean's Lists

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The University of Northern Colorado has released its undergraduate Dean's Lists for the 2016-17 academic year in recognition of students' outstanding scholarship.

Dean's List

Students who completed a minimum of 24 semester hours during the academic year (summer, fall and spring terms) and achieved a 3.75 or above grade point average for any two terms are named to the Dean's List of Academic Distinction (Dean's List).

By Student Last Name (PDF)
By College (PDF)

Dean's Honor Roll

Students who completed a minimum of 24 semester hours during the academic year (summer, fall and spring terms) and achieved a 3.5-3.74 grade point average for any two terms are named to the Dean's Honor Roll.

By Student Last Name (PDF)
By College (PDF)

Those named to either list receive a certificate acknowledging their accomplishment.

UNC to Host Physical Activity Leadership Academy July 14

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

UNC's Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership program will host the Bear PAL Academy from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 14, in the Gunter Hall auditorium. The session will include productive and inspirational conversation on how schools can support the development of healthy generations of students. Participants will:

Discover how two schools in Colorado have successfully integrated physical activity into the school culture under the guidance of highly trained Physical Activity Leader graduates from UNC.
Learn from Michael Beets, PhD, a nationally recognized expert on youth physical activity promotion.

The cost, which includes lunch, refreshments and door prizes, is $30 per person.

Three hours of continuing education credit is available.

For more information, contact Melanie Rendell at melanie.rendell@unco.edu.

Recruiter Unavailable July 13

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Recruiter, UNC's admission application management tool, will be unavailable from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, July 13, while Information Management and Technology performs maintenance on the system. Both the graduate and undergraduate admission applications will be unavailable, as will the administrative console, preventing any further admissions processes from running. If you have any questions, contact the Technical Support Center at 970-351-4357.

UNC Bear Pantry Open for Those in Need

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The UNC Bear Pantry is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in Michener L15 to supplement the food supply of students who may be experiencing hunger and are struggling to buy food and basic necessities. The pantry currently can provide up to five non-perishable, frozen or toiletry items twice a week. A UNC ID card is required. The pantry is always looking for donations of food or cash. For additional information, visit the Bear Pantry website.

Discounted Tickets Still Available for LTR Productions This Month

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Discounted tickets for UNC students, faculty and staff are still available for the Little Theatre of the Rockies' productions in July of Baby, Proof, Simply Simone and Sister Act. The LTR is the oldest continually operating professional theater company in Colorado and one of the oldest in the nation. For a performance schedule and synopses, information on guest artists and ticket information, visit the LTR website.

ASAP Seeks Volunteers for Fall Semester

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The Assault Survivors Advocacy Program is currently accepting applications from students who are interested in being either a volunteer advocate or intern for fall semester. Applications may be submitted throughout the summer, but no later than Aug. 4. For more information and an application form, visit the ASAP website.