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- Commuter Appreciation Week: Scavenger HuntNov 11, 2024 10:00 AM | Go on a Scavenger Hunt around campus and win new Sony headphones! Go to UCCS's Student Life Instagram to follow along with clues and find rocks around campus. More information can be found on the UCCS Student Life Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uccs_students/?hl=en. Hosted by: Student LifeAdditional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/10698093
- Commuter Appreciation Week: Game NightNov 15, 2024 6:00 PM | Celebrate our commuter students and have some fun at Commuter Appreciation Week: Game Night! We will have several games including Jackbox, Board Games, and the Wii. Join us for lots of fun, snacks, and the chance to win a Nintendo Lite. We will be hosting a raffle to give away the Nintendo Lite. Hosted by: Student LifeAdditional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/10694960
- UCCSlead Game ChangerNov 16, 2024 10:00 AM | RESCHEDULED!!! UCCSlead Game Changer is a half-day transformational leadership experience open to all UCCS-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students no matter their discipline or classification. Students will learn who they are as leaders, gain fundamental leadership skills, and take first steps to cultivating their personal brand of leadership. Additionally, students will receive UCCSlead swag, free food, a leadership certificate, and a graduation cord. "It was inspirational to me to see there are many other people who share the same thoughts I do and we can work together to have a community on campus." - Spring 2021 UCCSlead student participant The more the merrier! Have your UCCS roommate, peer, or friend RSVP here to join you! **Email uccslead@uccs.edu for more information, and text LEAD to 71444 to receive regular updates about leadership opportunities at UCCS.Hosted by: Student Life, UCCSleadAdditional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/10162407
- 2024 Clubs and Organization Trivia NightNov 19, 2024 6:00 PM | The Student Government Association and Student Life are excited to invite you to Trivia Night for Clubs, where your organization can compete for club funding! Here’s what your club could win:1st place: $350 2nd place: $250 3rd place: $150There will be 3 rounds with general trivia themes and each theme gets harder and harder. Round 1 UCCS History- 25 Questions Round 2 WWII Trivia Questions - 25 Questions Round 3 Movie Trivia -25 QuestionsHosted by: Student Life, UCCS Student Government AssociationAdditional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/10692951
- Holiday Donation DriveDec 2, 2024 9:00 AM | Happy Holiday season mountain lions! The Green Action Fund, in partnership with the Feminist's Club, Clyde's Closet and Student Life, is organizing a charity donation drive this December with the purpose, to support environmental sustainability by reducing waste and to give back to our local community. Running from December 2nd to December 20th, this drive will collect gently used clothing, crafting supplies, small sporting goods & games, small exercise items and accessories, which will be donated to Silver Key Thrift Store! Beyond its environmental benefits, the donation drive serves as a practical demonstration of community-oriented sustainability. Encouraging students across UCCS to consider the lifecycle of their belongings and recognize the impact of their waste footprintHosted by: Career Center, Feminist Club, Green Action Fund, Student LifeAdditional Information can be found at: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/10723620
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- SCRIBBLE | Newly elected SGA president Joe Biden prepares for life outside of the White HouseFollowing the results of the national election, President Joe Biden has a consolation prize in his UCCS SGA victory. At a press conference last week, Biden told reporters he was The post SCRIBBLE | Newly elected SGA president Joe Biden prepares for life outside of the White House first appeared on The Scribe.
- PHOTOSPREAD | Men’s Basketball get first win of the season, 71-64UCCS men’s basketball scored their first win in the second game of the season against Cameron University on Nov. 9. The Mountain Lions came out on top of the first The post PHOTOSPREAD | Men’s Basketball get first win of the season, 71-64 first appeared on The Scribe.
- Queue it up with Kay | Don’t cancel musicians frivolouslyCancel culture: an unintended consequence of our digitally interconnected world. No one’s mistakes can be forgotten. Nothing is ever kept secret, and if you don’t act right, you’re getting put The post Queue it up with Kay | Don’t cancel musicians frivolously first appeared on The Scribe.
- The search for a UCCS provost: Candidate Andrea GolatoThe search continues for a new provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs. Two of the three forums this week have been held, and the latest candidate hosted is The post The search for a UCCS provost: Candidate Andrea Golato first appeared on The Scribe.
- UCCS wins in double overtime, advances to RMAC semifinals, 2-1UCCS men’s soccer defeated the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 2-1, in double overtime to advance to the RMAC Championship Tournament Semifinals against No. 1 seed CSU Pueblo on Nov. The post UCCS wins in double overtime, advances to RMAC semifinals, 2-1 first appeared on The Scribe.
UCCS Creed
As UCCS students we strive to embody this creed...
Purpose
We make our school an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed. We use this success to drive positive change in ourselves and our communities.
Respect
We value each other's unique qualities and are able to discuss powerful topics with kindness and an open mind.
Integrity
We keep our commitments and are honest with everyone we meet. Our character is of the highest quality.
Determination
We reach higher through our education, relationships, and involvement with campus life.
Excellence
We take responsibility for our thoughts, words, and actions. We continue to improve through both failure and success.
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