Students Gift Wolf Statue
Visitors to the CSU-Pueblo campus will find a new guardian of sorts in the form of a howling wolf statue perched on a knoll on the east side of campus. "King of the Hill" was purchased and gifted to the University by the Student Facility Fee Committee. (full story)
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Mechatronics Program Highlighted
The mechatronics program in the College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies (CEEPS) was touted as one of only three schools in the nation to offer mechatronic degrees as part of a cover story in the June 2008 issue of Mechanical Engineering. (full story)
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New Residence Hall Groundbreaking
The University broke ground July 28 on phase one of a three-phase residence hall complex which will add 253-beds facility in time for Fall 2009 occupancy. As part of a three-phase approach, the University plans to add 250 more beds in 2010 and also in 2011 to provide an additional 750 on-campus beds. (full story)
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Solar Project Largest at Educational Facility
CSU-Pueblo will be the home of a solar electric system in excess of one megawatt, one of the largest such systems for an education facility in the nation. The system is estimated to contribute more than 10 percent of the University's electricity needs. (full story)
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City Bus Agreement Offers Free Service
CSU-Pueblo has signed an agreement with Pueblo City Transit to provide transportation to students living in the off-campus residence halls and well as establish a new shopping/entertainment route for all students, faculty, and staff. Per the agreement, students and staff may ride any city bus route with University ID at no charge.
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Cosmic Ray Research Continues
Associate Professor of Physics Bill Brown continues work as a collaborator on the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory project in Lamar. (full story)
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Author Highlights Mafia History
CSU-Pueblo faculty member Betty Alt has co-authored a book, Mountain Mafia, that sheds light on a major part of the state's colorful history. The text throws light on organized crime exploits across the state, including Alt's home town of Pueblo, at times called "Little Chicago." (see video)
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Fall Sees Largest Freshman Class in History
Fall enrollment confirmed double digit growth predictions, thanks to a substantial increase in the number of incoming freshmen and non-resident students. The 1,033 new freshmen represent the largest freshman class in University history. (full story)
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Student Recreation Center
The new Student Recreation Center earned a Bronze Hard Hat Award as one of the Best Colorado Projects of 2008 by Colorado Construction.(full story)
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Passage Art Project Dedicated
Artist Ken Bernstein as well as representatives from the University, the selection committee, and the Colorado Council for the Arts dedicated 'Passage,' the completed Art in Public Places project west of the Student Recreation Center on October 27.
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