This Week, a series geared toward faculty and staff, provides reminders, events and possible items for the docket for the week ahead. Coming up in the next few days, open to all faculty and staff, are a few ways to connect with the entrepreneurship听community, the campus Involvement Fair, a panel discussion of the Trump presidency, one year in, and more.听
Get tips for the new year听from our Global Entrepreneurs in Residence
Get entrepreneurial: Meet (and reach out to) the campus鈥檚 Global Entrepreneurs in Residence, Colin Daniels and Masha Zvereva, and find out what they do at the beginning of each year to prepare to be innovative.
Jan. 23鈥�25
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Offered through Human Resources, this FranklinCovey training, which is part of a suite of topics, helps organizations better manage change and create high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative and engaged. The cost is $30, and participants must register for the all-access pass to attend this three-day in-person workshop.听
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Grand opening of the campus Startup Hub
A place not only for students, but also for faculty, staff and community members, the Startup Hub located at the Village Center will open its doors in celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. See what it's all about: Enjoy听the space, peruse student innovation stories and socialize with听the innovation ecosystem on campus. Consider how you might want to get involved, perhaps to prototype听your own idea, partner听with others听or offer mentorship.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
抖阴短视频 Boulder Involvement Fair
If you're looking to get involved on campus, the 抖阴短视频 Boulder Involvement Fair is for you. Stop by the听UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom听from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and connect with new people and groups, learn about upcoming campus events听and all the different student clubs and organizations on campus. While you're there, enjoy the free food, giveaways and听music.
Trump鈥檚 America: One Year Later
Has the Trump presidency lived up to its expectations, good or bad? Find out during a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. in Hale Science, room 270. The panel is made up of students and faculty听from across the political spectrum.听听is recommended.
Staff Council 'Reverse Town Hall'
Staff Council is hosting a reverse town hall, where staff members are encouraged to share their experiences, ideas and potential improvements on the employee tuition benefit.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Bring your A-game to the New Venture Challenge
Are you part of a New Venture Challenge team? Workshops beginning Jan. 25 will validate your idea. Write a business plan. Prep your pitch. All this and more will be covered听to help you gear up for the campus's startup competition.
Friday, Jan. 26
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the Graduate School and the 3MT Program invite you to a workshop on research presentations with guest presenter Michael Alley, associate professor at Pennsylvania State University, from 10 a.m. to noon in听SEEC C120. Be sure to听. Refreshments will be provided.
