University of Northern Colorado

UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival Friday Concert
2026-04-24 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Campus Commons Performance Hall, 1051 22nd St, Greeley, CO, 80639
The Alfredo Rodriguez Quintet + A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius featuring the Compass Jazz Orchestra and special guest Victor Wooten
The Alfredo Rodriguez Quintet
Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez brings his electrifying quintet to Greeley for a high-energy set blending virtuosity, Cuban tradition, and contemporary jazz innovation.
A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius featuring the Compass Jazz Orchestra and special guest Victor Wooten
The award winning Compass Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the legendary Jaco Pastorius in an electrifying performance featuring music from Weather Report, the Word of Mouth Big Band, and more. Joined by five-time Grammy-winning bassist Victor Wooten, this set promises virtuosity, groove, and a celebration of one of the most influential bassists in jazz history.

Sin Street Social Club
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Langworthy Theatre, 1710 9th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Play in Langworthy Theatre By Jessica Austgen
(Pre-show talk with the playwright & director at 7 p.m. on April 24)
Adapted from Alpha Behn’s The Rover | Directed by Rand Harmon
Set in 1916 New Orleans, Sin Street Social Club is a funny, flirty feminist retelling of Behn’s bawdy tale originally written in 1677. A nun, a pirate, a lawyer and a nightclub singer walk into a bar on Mardi Gras…

UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival Saturday Concert
2026-04-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Campus Commons Performance Hall, 1051 22nd St, Greeley, CO, 80639
Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton & Larry Fuller + The Zaremba Jazz Fellowship with Wayne Bergeron
The Legacy of Ray Brown: Jeff Hamilton, Drums, John Clayton, Bass & Larry Fuller, Piano
With Jeff Hamilton—former member of the Ray Brown Trio—and Larry Fuller, who served as Ray’s final pianist, this ensemble brings unparalleled authenticity to honoring Brown’s enduring influence. Joined by longtime collaborator John Clayton, their performance promises swing, depth, and exceptional chemistry.
The Zaremba Jazz Fellowship with Wayne Bergeron
The inventive writing and electric energy of the Zaremba Jazz Fellowship—under the direction of Drew Zaremba—meets the powerhouse trumpet artistry of Wayne Bergeron for a high-octane big band experience.

Defense of Dissertation, Curtis Scotty Davis, Sport and Exercise Science
2026-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Gunter Hall, room 2520
Curtis Scotty Davis will defend his dissertation, “The Effects of Maternal Voluntary Wheel Running During Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists (GNRHA) Treatment on Physical Activity Behavior and Cognitive Health in Male and Female Offspring.”

Research Advisor: David Hydock; Committee: L. Stewart, J. Krause, C. Lunaris

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Kelcie P. DeBow, Educational Studies
2026-04-27 14:30 - 16:30
Kelcie P. DeBow will take her oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: James Gambrell; Committee: J. Kirshner, C. Kyser, L. Reiten
Teams link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Kelly Spriggs, Nursing Education
2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:00
Kelly Spriggs will take her oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: Carlo Parker; Committee: D. Copeland, M Hebeshy, L. Stewart
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Justin Aman, Counseling Psychology
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
Justin Aman will take his oral comprehensive examination.

Research Advisor: Lu Tian; Committee: K. Parnell, E. Allen, C. Tsai

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Jennifer Robin Kohn, Educational Studies
2026-04-29 11:00 - 13:00
Jennifer Robin Kohn will take her oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: Jean Kirshner; Committee: C. McConnell, J. Gambrell, T. Gershwin
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Caterina Belle Azzarello, Educational Psychology
2026-04-29 12:30 - 14:30 | McKee Hall 282
Caterina Belle Azzarello will defend her dissertation, “Evaluating the Impact of Font on Dyslexic and Non-Dyslexic Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics Student Reading Comprehension and Speed.”
Research Advisors: Joanna Lewis and Molly Jameson; Committee: C. Bergstrom, S.-H. Paek, C. Romulo

Graduate Research Evening
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Campus Commons
This event provides graduate students the opportunity to present their research projects.
Participating graduate students are also eligible for the Hutchinson-Lahman-Larkins Research Award. This award helps graduate students present their research at a national or regional conference. Award winners receive travel funding to present at a professional conference.
Food will be available in the Multipurpose Room beginning at 6 p.m. (until it runs out).
Schedule

6-7 p.m.

Oral Presentations Session 1, second floor meeting rooms, Campus Commons
Poster Session, Campus Commons Multipurpose Room

7:05-8:05 p.m.

Oral Presentations Session 2, second floor meeting rooms, Campus Commons
Poster Session, Campus Commons Multipurpose Room

8:10-8:30 p.m.

Hutchinson Lahman Larkins Awards, Campus Commons Prosperity Room
CEBS Diversity Research AwardCampus Commons Prosperity Room

Are You Interested in Presenting?

All graduate students engaged in research, scholarship, or creative works are invited to present their work in an oral presentation or poster format.
Synchronous Zoom options are available for oral presentations.
Submit research to be considered for the HLL or CEBS diversity awards at the registration link.
All research presentations are accepted and proposed research presentations are encouraged.
A reminder and virtual Zoom presentation link will be sent out closer to the event.

Register Now!

Defense of Dissertation, Mark Karugarama, Technology, Innovation and Pedagogy
2026-04-30 12:00 - 14:00
Mark Karugarama will defend his dissertation, “Developing and Validating an Artificial Intelligence Competency Framework for Teacher Education Programs in the United States.”

Research Advisor: Heng-Yu Ku; Committee: M. Farber, C. Tsai, M. Lahman

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Alicia Kay Kelly, Counseling Psychology
2026-04-30 15:00 - 17:00
Alicia Kay Kelly will defend her dissertation, “Coping with College: The Impacts of Cognitive Appraisals on Undergraduate Students’ Cognitive Emotion Regulation Choice.”

Research Advisor: Kenneth Parnell; Committee: L. Tian, A. Vaughan, T. Dunn

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Graphic Design Senior Show
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Lydia and Robert Ruyle Gallery, 1051 20th St, Greeley, CO, 80639
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, April 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Graphic Design Senior Show
April 21–May 1 | Lydia & Robert Ruyle Gallery
See the senior portfolio exhibition from UNC Graphic Design students.

Mariani & Oak Room Student Shows
April 21–May 30 | Mariani & Oak Room Galleries
Individual student artists propose, create, curate and install their own exhibitions.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Brandon David Sterling, Music
2026-05-04 08:00 - 10:00
Brandon David Sterling will take his oral comprehensive examination.

Research Advisor: Charles Moore; Committee: J. McAllister, R. Krämer, D. Kauffman, M. Walsh

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Megan Delgado Short, Counseling Psychology
2026-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
Megan Delgado Short will defend her dissertation, “The Essence of Collegiate Student-Athlete Therapeutic Help-Seeking Experiences While Participating with a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Sports Team”

Research Advisor: Brian Johnson; Committee: K. Parnell, J. Murdock-Bishop, C. Sonnentag

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Stephanie Carolyn Kuenzel, Educational Leadership
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
Stephanie Carolyn Kuenzel will defend her dissertation, “Principal Behaviors and Positive Teacher-Student Relationships at Alternative High Schools in Colorado with a Focus on Meeting Graduation Requirements.”

Research Advisor: Michael Cohen; Committee: A. Cieminski, K. Myers, C. Tsai

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Katherine Rita Valentine, Nursing Education
2026-05-05 11:00 - 13:00
Katherine Rita Valentine will take her oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: Darcy Copeland; Committee: M. Henry, M. Hebeshy, J. Bezyak
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Stacy Dickerson, Nursing Education
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00
Stacy Dickerson will take her oral comprehensive examination.

Research Advisor: Natalie Pool; Committee: K. Records, M. Henry, K. Murza

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Defense of Dissertation, Bryan Eric Westman, Technology Innovation and Pedagogy
2026-05-05 14:00 - 16:00
Bryan Eric Westman will defend his dissertation, “Exploring High School Students’ Perceptions of Game-Based Learning in Teaching the Four Cs with Generative AI: A Case Study.”
Research Advisors: Matthew Farber & Heng-Yu Ku; Committee: C. Kyser, M. Lahman
Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Emily Kate Nickerson, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
2026-05-05 15:00 - 17:00
Emily Kate Nickerson will take her oral comprehensive examination.

Research Advisor: Amie Cieminski; Committee: M. Cohen, T. Gershwin, K. Hynes

Zoom link available upon request by emailing the Research Advisor in advance.

Oral Comprehensive Examination, Carianna Monique Keyser, Biological Education
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Ross Hall, room 2480B
Carianna Monique Keyser will take her oral comprehensive examination.
Research Advisor: Nicholas Pullen; Committee: Y. Han, J. Haughian, L. Stewart

Defense of Dissertation, Cristina Marie Barros, Biological Education
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Ross Hall, room 2287
Cristina Maria Barros will defend her dissertation, “Song Function in Female Birds; Using the Red-winged Blackbird as a Model.”

Research Advisor: Lauryn Benedict; Committee: S. Franklin, M. McGlaughlin, C. Romulo

Defense of Dissertation, Julie Ann Bell, Sport & Exercise Science: Physical Education & Physical Activity Leadership
2026-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Gunter Hall, room 2600
Julie Ann Bell will defend her dissertation, “Exploration of Physical Activity and Movement Integration in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Programs.”
Research Advisor: Jennifer Krause; Committee: B. Dauenhauer, D. Cox, J. Kirshner

Master of Public Health Forum
2026-05-08 08:00 - 12:30 | University Center Columbine Suites, 2101 10th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
The Capstone projects presented are the culminating experiences of students in the Master of Public Health program at the Colorado School of Public Health

Spring Commencement Graduate Ceremony
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bank of Colorado arena, 270 Ales Drive, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Doctoral, Specialist and Master’s students will be graduating on May 8th, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony. The west entrance, directly off the main parking lot, closes 15 minutes prior to each ceremony. Guests will then be directed to the north entrance. Tickets are required and are acquired through the graduate.
Tickets are required for guests to attend the Commencement Ceremonies. Graduating students do not require a ticket. Tickets are assigned to specific ceremonies, are general admission and valid for one guest per ticket. Tickets are issued at no charge, and the sale of tickets is prohibited. All tickets will be distributed to graduates electronically via BearMail accounts. Guests must obtain tickets from their graduates in advance of the ceremony.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door, and guests without a ticket will not be permitted entry to the arena.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door.

Spring Commencement NHS Ceremony
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Bank of Colorado arena, 270 Ales Drive, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Students from the NHS College will be graduating in the Bank of Colorado Arena on May 9th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony. The west entrance, directly off the main parking lot, closes 15 minutes prior to each ceremony. Guests will then be directed to the north entrance. Guest tickets are required and are acquired through the graduate.
*Tickets are required for guests to attend the Commencement Ceremonies. Graduating students do not require a ticket. Tickets are assigned to specific ceremonies, are general admission and valid for one guest per ticket. Tickets are issued at no charge, and the sale of tickets is prohibited. All tickets will be distributed to graduates electronically via BearMail accounts. Guests must obtain tickets from their graduates in advance of the ceremony.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door, and guests without a ticket will not be permitted entry to the arena.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door.

Spring HSS and MCB Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Bank of Colorado arena, 270 Ales Drive, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
The students of the HSS and MCB Colleges will be graduating on May 9th, from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony. The west entrance, directly off the main parking lot, closes 15 minutes prior to each ceremony. Guests will then be directed to the north entrance. Tickets are required and are acquired through the graduate.
Tickets are required for guests to attend the Commencement Ceremonies. Graduating students do not require a ticket. Tickets are assigned to specific ceremonies, are general admission and valid for one guest per ticket. Tickets are issued at no charge, and the sale of tickets is prohibited. All tickets will be distributed to graduates electronically via BearMail accounts. Guests must obtain tickets from their graduates in advance of the ceremony.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door, and guests without a ticket will not be permitted entry to the arena.
Tickets will not be available at the ceremony entrance door.
