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Learn how to thrive through a new online course

Jan. 18, 2024

Thriving 101 aims to help you design a life aligned with who you are and empower you to make meaningful changes using information and strategies that experts have revealed truly lead to a fulfilling life and career.

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Take advantage of these fellowship and writing opportunities

Jan. 17, 2024

Gain a competitive edge on your 2024 research funding with NEH Fellowship and NSF CAREER writing cohorts, and explore the full Faculty Development and Workshop calendar for spring 2024​.

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Virtual course for campus shares violence-prevention strategies

Jan. 12, 2024

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence is making it easier for CU students, faculty and staff members to access its Warning Signs for Violence and Strategies for Upstander Reporting class through a SkillSoft course that launched online in the fall.

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Make professional development part of your New Year’s resolution

Dec. 18, 2023

The Organization and Employee Development team has a variety of professional development opportunities this spring. Explore themes of making meetings inclusive, allyship, extraordinary productivity and more.

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Joy and meaning: A talk on happiness Dec. 14

Nov. 30, 2023

Most people value happiness but often treat it as a material pursuit. Learn that happiness doesn't have an on-and-off switch. Join this workshop talking about happiness. Consider how cultural context shapes our perceptions and take away evidence-based tools.

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Wellness workshops: Plan what you’d like to attend

Nov. 28, 2023

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering free wellness workshops and groups for the spring semester—covering everything from healthy eating and sleeping to retirement basics and more. Check out and plan to take advantage of the learning opportunities.

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Lunchtime skill-builder: The power of micro-affirmations Nov. 28

Nov. 16, 2023

Helping employees feel valued is one of leadership’s many challenges. And what exactly does it mean to value an individual? Micro-affirmations can be a great place to start. Join the Ombuds Office and Bina Patel; learn tips to start effectively valuing staffers.

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Mindfulness for the holidays—a workshop Nov. 14

Oct. 27, 2023

Cultivate mindfulness this holiday season with strategies for the body, emotions, mind and relationships. Participants will learn to understand their stress responses and identify how a mindfulness practice can help regulate their systems.

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Register for the Supporting Student Resiliency series in November

Oct. 24, 2023

This professional development series provides faculty and staff with concrete skills to better support students, focusing on areas critical to student retention and success. You may attend any individual session, or attend all three to receive a non-degree certificate.

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HeartMath Techniques series begins Oct. 10

Oct. 6, 2023

Explore the latest research on the role heart rate variability and emotion play in performance and health. Learn how to use the heart-brain connection to regulate your heart rhythms and emotional state in challenging situations—techniques that can build resilience, decrease stress and improve mental and physical performance.

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