News Releases for UNC

UNC Offers Official, Accurate Weather for Greeley

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Accurate local weather that’s more representative of the city of Greeley is available for free and updated around the clock by a weather station operated at the University of Northern Colorado, the city’s official location for reporting high and low temperatures. The information is available and updated every 10 minutes on NOAA’s network MADIS (Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System): http://madis.noaa.gov. This free subscription service provides more representative readings for the entire city of Greeley - as opposed to readings in the unpopulated area of the regional airport, where temperatures in the winter are typically 6-12 degrees colder than Greeley proper. To instantly access accurate in-city temperatures, webcams of real-time conditions and historical data for Greeley, all recorded at UNC’s Ross Hall, click here. The data on this site is updated every five seconds. Webcam images are updated every 10 seconds.

UNC’s Urban Ed Program Receives Award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

University of Northern Colorado’s Center for Urban Education recently was selected for the 2009 University Continuing Education Association’s Great Plains Credit Program Award. The award recognizes member institutions in the region for excellence in achieving their educational objectives. The urban ed program was recognized for being original in substantial ways, for contributing to the field of continuing education and for its replicability at other higher education institutions. The program was also found to be cost effective in a manner consistent with the stated program objectives. The bachelor’s degree program prepares students to be elementary or special education teachers in urban schools and provides the opportunity to immediately apply what they learn in their college courses. Throughout the four-year program, students spend weekday mornings in K-12 classrooms as part of apprenticeships that are supervised by veteran teachers. The award ceremony took place during the association’s 2009 Mid-America and Great Plains Regional Conference opening luncheon on Oct. 29 in La Crosse, Wis. The certificate recognized the center and director Irv Moskowitz. The academic program within UNC’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is offered in Denver with support from UNC’s Office of Extended Studies.

Gov. Ritter Appoints Dee St. Cyr to Board of Trustees

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Gov. Bill Ritter announced Monday that he appointed Denise L. "Dee" St. Cyr of Parker to the University of Northern Colorado’s Board of Trustees and reappointed Dick Monfort, who currently serves as the board’s chairman. Both appointments are for four years and begin Jan. 1. St. Cyr will replace trustee Gil Carbajal, whose term expires Dec. 31. St. Cyr currently is director of business development for CADDO Solutions, an American Indian-owned office products company headquartered in Denver. Her 27 years of business experience includes serving as director of community relations with U S West (Qwest). St. Cyr was selected in 2007 to attend Northwestern University’s Advanced Management Executive Program and also attended the University of Michigan’s Human Resources Executive Program. A member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, St. Cyr currently chairs the board of directors of the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce and is secretary of the board of directors of the American Indian National Chamber of Commerce.

UNC to Host Annual Event Promoting Partnerships

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The third annual "Embracing Community, Together: Greeley/Weld County and the University of Northern Colorado," an interactive forum discussing current and exploring future partnerships between the university and community, will be at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the ballrooms at the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue 20th Street. The forum will bring UNC faculty, students, and staff together with representatives of Greeley/Weld County community organizations to showcase current partnerships and envision the future. This year the Embracing Community Together event will run concurrently with the Student Activities and Community Connections Volunteer Fair. The Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for UNC students, faculty and staff to make connections to a variety of nonprofit and other organizations, find volunteer or community service projects and become more engaged in the Greeley community. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the UNC Community Connections Office at community.connections@unco.edu or call 351-1072. Also, as part of the activities, Juana Bordas, president of Mestiza Leadership International in Denver, will present "The Power of We: Leading our Diverse and Dynamic Community," 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Panorama Room at the University Center. A book signing follows. The event is free and open to public. However, tickets are required to enter and can be picked up at the UNC Ticket Office in the University Center. Registration to be a participant for "Embracing Community" is due Nov. 6. Poster presentations, demonstration projects and information tables are welcome and will be displayed Nov. 17. For more information contact the Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership at 970-351-2940 or click here.

UNC to Observe Fall Break, Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 25-27

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The University of Northern Colorado’s annual fall break is Nov. 25-27. Classes will not be held Nov. 25-27. University offices will be open Wednesday, Nov. 25, but closed Nov. 26-29. The University Center will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and re-open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. Dining halls will be closed from 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 until 7 a.m. on Nov. 30. Residence halls will be open. To contact specific university departments for information about schedules and services available on holidays, visit http://www.unco.edu/contact.shtml.

UNC Panel to Discuss 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

University of Northern Colorado Political Sciences faculty will participate in a panel discussion on Nov. 9 to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The presentation, open to the public free of charge, begins at 4 p.m. in Spruce A and B of the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Street. Refreshments will be provided. Stefan Heumann, Steve Mazurana and Christiane Olivo -- who last summer conducted a grant-funded seminar for K-12 teachers in Berlin to study the movement that led to the fall -- will address the chain of events leading to communism’s fate and the differences that exist today between East and West Germany. The presentation will include photos and video.

Visiting Scholar to Lecture on Ethics in Criminal Justice

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

An expert from American University will deliver a public lecture titled "Putting Philosophy into Practice: How to Think Morally about Criminal Justice" at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Panorama Room of the University Center, intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Street. Jeffrey A. Reiman’s lecture is open to the public free of charge. The philosophy professor will field questions from the audience following his presentation. The lecture is part of Reiman’s two-day visit to UNC. Reiman will also teach a master class on the death penalty, meet with undergraduate students and participate in a faculty luncheon to discuss scholarship and teaching between philosophy and the social sciences. Reiman joined the American University faculty in 1970. He’s authored or co-authored seven books on topics of philosophy, the death penalty, abortion and ethics and published more than 50 articles in philosophy and criminal justice publications. Reiman’s visit is funded by the Schulze Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies, and co-sponsored by the Institute of Professional Ethics, the programs in Philosophy, Criminal Justice and Sociology, and the Life of the Mind Program. The UNC Institute of Professional Ethics was founded in 1992 to foster research, teaching, and training in applied ethics. As part of UNC’s College of Humanities and Social Science, the programs in Philosophy, Criminal Justice, and Sociology are committed to the liberal arts tradition of advancing human knowledge through serious scholarship, superior instruction, and the freedom of academic inquiry. The Life of the Mind Program and the Schulze Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies promote interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship at UNC. For more visit > "Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ Relationships" scheduled for 7 p.m. at the University Center has been canceled. 11 a.m. >> An informational meeting on the Secondary Education, Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program scheduled for tonight has been postponed. It will now be held 6-7 p.m. Nov. 4, in McKee Hall, room 228. 10:30 a.m. >> The university’s main campus in Greeley is open. UNC’s campuses at Lowry in Denver and Centerra in Loveland will close at noon. No afternoon or evening classes will be held at the two locations. 9 a.m. >> A seminar, "The Gender Gap in Higher Education and How it Impacts our Work as Professionals," scheduled for noon Wednesday has been postponed. Organizers will try to reschedule. 6 a.m. >> The university is open and operating on a normal schedule. Updates will be provided throughout the day. Tuesday, Oct. 27 UNC’s emergency preparedness team will closely monitor weather conditions after the National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a winter storm warning calling for periods of light to heavy snow through Thursday afternoon for Greeley and Weld County. Please log on to www.unco.edu for updates on the university’s operating status. An update will be available on the site at 6 a.m. Wednesday, or by calling the inclement weather line at 970-351-4100. As a reminder, notifications of campus closures are sent to campus through voice, e-mail and text messages from UNC’s Emergency Alert system. Sign-up information at www.unco.edu/alerts/signup.html. Closures are also reported to area media outlets, including Denver TV stations.

UNC to Offer Trick or Treating as Part of Halloween Activities

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The University of Northern Colorado will hold trick or treating for children and their families as part of Halloween activities that begin next week on campus. The trick or treating will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street, and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in UNC residence halls. See campus map at http://www.unco.edu. Both events are open to the public free of charge. Free parking is available in Lots A, B and C around the University Center on Friday and around residence halls on Saturday. Note that parking will remain enforced in fire lanes and in spots designated for disabled parking and service vehicles. The schedule of Halloween-related events is as follows: Oct. 26
Semana de los Muertos Begins
Time: noon-1:30 p.m. (luncheon)
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Marcus Garvey Cultural Center, 928 20th St. Oct. 27
Semana de los Muertos - Crafts
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Where: Women’s Resource Center, 1915 10th Ave. Oct. 28
Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lower Level of the University Center, 11th Avenue and 20th St. Semana de los Muertos
Presentation on altars by UNC Professor Priscilla Falcon
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: Panorama Room in the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street Oct. 29
Going Green Zombie Halloween Bash
This is a free event open to the UNC community. Join the UNC Environmental Studies Club for a night of Green Zombie fun. This event will include snacks, games and entertainment. Wear your best zombie or Halloween costume made of recycled materials to win potential prizes.
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: West Campus in the New South Hall on the main floor Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: 10a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lower level of the University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street Semana de los Muertos
Florycanto/Calaberas Literarias
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Oct. 30
Spookeydash Halloween Climbing Competition for UNC Students
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: At the Campus Recreation Center’s climbing wall Semana de los Muertos
Haunted House
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1410 20th St. Haunted Harrison
Time: 7-8 p.m. for all ages; 8-11p.m. for adults or minors accompanied by an adult
Where: Harrison Hall, west of intersection of 11th Avenue and 22nd Street
Admission: $1 or one can of food per person, proceeds will go to the Weld Food Bank Trick-or-treating at the University Center>
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: University Center, intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street
Who: UNC and Greeley Communities Oct. 31
Operation Trick-or-Treat
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: All residence halls (see campus map at http://www.unco.edu) Haunted Harrison
Time: 7-8 p.m. for all ages; 8-11 p.m. for adults or minors accompanied by an adult
Where: Harrison Hall, west of intersection of 11th Avenue and 22nd Street
Admission: $1 or one can of food per person, proceeds will go to the Weld Food Bank

UNC School Director Earns National Sport Award

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The director of the University of Northern Colorado’s School of Sport and Exercise Science has been selected by the Sport and Entertainment Venue Association as the 2009 recipient of the Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award. David Stotlar will be presented with the national award at the association’s annual conference Nov. 12 at the University of South Carolina. The award recognizes a scholar for academic contributions that make a significant impact in the fields of sport, entertainment or venue management. During his 20-plus years in higher education, Stotlar has been connecting the academy and the sport industry through applied research and consulting. As a prolific author, he has written more than 75 articles in professional journals and more than 40 textbooks and book chapters in sport marketing and management. He is a widely sought speaker, having given more than 200 presentations at workshops and at national and international professional conferences. He frequently serves as a sport management consultant to multinational corporations and international sport managers. His experience includes being selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as a delegate to the International Olympic Academy in Greece and the World University Games Forum in Italy and serving as a venue media center supervisor for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. His other international activities include consultations with Qatar Olympic Committee, Bahrain Olympic Committee, China Sport Industry Association, Hong Kong Olympic Committee, National Sports Council of Malaysia, Mauritius National Sports Council, National Sports Council of Zimbabwe, Singapore Sports Council, Chinese Taipei University Sport Federation, Bahrain Sport Institute, Government of Saudi Arabia, South African National Sports Congress, and Association of Sport Sciences in South Africa Stotlar has also served the profession with appointments as coordinator of the Sport Management Program Review Council; chair of the Council on Facilities and Equipment of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; board member and president of the North American Society for Sport Management; and founding member of the Sport Marketing Association. For more information about the award, click here.