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Mission Statement

The University Club exists to enhance the relationship between the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and the business community. Members are committed to using the Club’s financial resources for student scholarships, teacher awards, and campus and community outreach efforts. The University Club actively encourages members to participate in campus functions and to help foster community support.

2008-2009 Luncheons

Luncheons scheduled for the 2008-2009 Academic Year are as follows:

  • Thursday, September 11, 2008: Sara Qualls, Director of the Gerontology Center and Professor of Psychology
  • Friday, October 10, 2008, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.: Bruce Benson, President of the University of Colorado
  • Thursday, November 13, 2008: Nancy Smith, Dean of the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Thursday, December 11, 2008: Speaker to be Announced
  • Friday, January 9, 2009: Pam Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor
  • Thursday, February 12, 2009: Tom Christensen, Dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
  • Thursday, March 12, 2009: Speaker to be Announced
  • Thursday, April 9, 2009: Paul Harvey, Professor of History and Recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award
  • Thursday, May 14, 2009: Speaker to be Announced

Luncheons from the 2007-2008 Academic Year included the following:

  • May 8: Dr. Andrew Czaplewski, Associate Professor of Business and Recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award
    "Learning in the Digital Age"
  • March 13: Steve Recca, Director of the Center for Homeland Security
    "Homeland Security 101"
  • February 14: Dr. La Vonne Neal, Dean, College of Education
    "Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism"
  • January 10: Dr. Pam Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor
    "State of the University Address"
  • December 13: Dr. Kee Warner, Professor of Sociology and Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity
    "Diversity and Excellence: Lessons from UCCS"
  • November 8: Dr. Michael Larson, El Pomar Endowed Chair of Engineering and Innovation
    "MIND Studios: A New Product Development and Design Center at UCCS"
  • October 18: Dr. Tom Zwirlein, Professor of Business
    "The Southern Colorado Economy: What's Ahead"