University Club Events Academic Year 2011-2012

Thank you for your interest in attending a University Club event! This year, we invite you to join us for several reception-style events and a series of lunches that will focus on two topics essential to your organization: “Innovation and Community Engagement” and “Building the High Trust Organization.” A complete schedule of events for 2011-2012 Academic Year is available below.

For questions about the University Club, contact Michelle Erlacher in the Office of University Advancement at (719) 255-3176.

Event Schedule

Annual University Club Kick-Off Reception at the Heller Center
Thursday, September 8, 5:30—7:00 p.m.
UCCS Heller Center for Arts and Humanities

Learn about the unique partnership between UCCS and the business community and discover how you can support outstanding teaching and student success while helping your business to succeed. We’ll also showcase the recently renovated Main House at the UCCS Heller Center for Arts and Humanities. Learn about how the Heller Center will serve as a new learning space for UCCS and for public programming, provide a focal point for collaboration with community nonprofits and presenters and enable the university to expand offerings within and among diverse arts and humanities disciplines. 

October Luncheon: The Internship Connection
Thursday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UCCS Upper Lodge

Explore the ways in which the business community benefits from UCCS interns. We’ll hear from businesses that have utilized interns and from UCCS students who have benefitted immensely from the internship experience. You’ll also learn about how the internship process works and how you can begin planning to offer a career-building opportunity for an outstanding UCCS student.

November Luncheon: The UCCS Master Plan and North Nevada Redevelopment

Thursday, November 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UCCS Upper Lodge

All of us have witnessed the tremendous growth and redevelopment along the North Nevada corridor – and there is more to come! Learn about future plans for the area that will benefit both the business community and the University while you hear from our business partners about their unique relationship with UCCS. 

Chancellor’s State of the University Address and Strategic Planning Session
Thursday, January 19, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UCCS Upper Lodge

Our signature event returns this year with a twist: Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak will provide an update on major developments at UCCS and will then lead a roundtable discussion with business leaders that will help to shape the University’s Strategic Plan. UCCS benefits immensely from its relationship with University Club partners, and the roundtable discussion will be an ideal opportunity for business partners to share the ideas they believe are integral to UCCS’ continued growth and development.

February Luncheon: Innovative Degrees and Programs
Thursday, February 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UCCS Upper Lodge

Most University Club members are already familiar with UCCS’ unique and highly respected Bachelor of Innovation (BI) program. Did you know that we also have degree offerings in game design, sport management and other areas that create an outstanding partnership with the business community? This luncheon will showcase a few of UCCS’ most innovative programs and spotlight how your organization can become involved through a mutually beneficial partnership.

March Luncheon: University Club Golf Clinic
Thursday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UCCS Upper Lodge

Whether you are an experienced golfer or just getting started, allow our professional golf management (PGM) faculty and students to offer you the tips you need to stay under par. Even if you’ve never golfed, this event will be a special opportunity to learn more about the game and techniques that make players successful.

University Club Year-End Reception: The Wines and Vines Experience

Thursday, April 19, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UCCS University Center 303

More than a traditional wine tasting, our year-end reception will feature a special opportunity to take a sneak peek at one of UCCS’ most popular courses, “Wines and Vines.” We’ll learn about the geography essential to growing grapes and producing award-winning wines, experience how our palate responds to different types of flavors, and of course taste fabulous wines as well. We guarantee you’ve never been to a wine tasting quite like this one!

Previous University Club Events

Events that took place during the 2010-2011 Academic Year were as follows:

• Annual University Club Kick-Off Reception: Learn about the unique partnership between UCCS and the business community and discover how you can support outstanding teaching and student success while helping your business to succeed.
• Fall Speaker Series: ICE Breakers (Innovation, Community, Engagement)
  Learn about how to drive innovation within your organization and how the UCCS Bachelor of Innovation program can help you achieve your goals.
• Spring Speaker Series: The Physical Dimension of Leadership
• Spring Speaker Series: The National Institute of Science, Space and Security Centers
• Year-End Reception and Wine Tasting

Luncheons/events that took place during the 2009-2010 Academic Year were as follows:

• September 10, 5:30 p.m., The UCCS Lodge: Kick-Off Reception and Wine Tasting
• October 8, 11:30 a.m., The UCCS Lodge: Fall Series Session One (Lecture): Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• November 12, 11:30 a.m., UCCS Science and Engineering Building: Fall Series Session Two (Site Visit): Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• January 14, 5:30 p.m., The UCCS Lodge: State of the University Dinner with Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak
• March 11, 11:30 a.m., The UCCS Lodge: Spring Series Session One (Lecture): Dealing with an Aging Population in the Corporate World
• April 8, 11:30 a.m., Palisades at Broadmoor Park: Spring Series Session Two (Site Visit), Dealing with an Aging Population in the Corporate World
• May 13, 5:30 p.m., The UCCS Lodge: End of the Year Reception with Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient
• June 2010, Time and Location to be Announced: University Club Golf Clinic

Luncheons that took place during the 2008-2009 Academic Year were 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: Teri Switzer, Dean of the Kraemer Family Library
• 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: Tom Zwirlein, Professor of Finance and the Director of the Southern Colorado Economic Forum, College of Business
• Thursday, April 9, 2009: Paul Harvey, Professor of History and Recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award
• Thursday, May 14, 2009: Josephine Benavidez, Director of the Precollegiate Development Program