2024 Archives

November

Help Support the Annual Toys for Tots Campaign

This Holiday Season, the Military and Veterans Service Office invites members from the Regis University community and beyond to help support their...

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

I’d like to continue drawing your attention to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), and use this month’s letter to focus on the...

Announcements and Events

I am excited and grateful to announce that Regis just received the Career Connected Campus Designation from the Colorado Department of Higher...

There's a Policy for That!

Did you know that Regis University's policies, procedures and handbooks are viewable on Regis.edu?

Elevator in Dayton Memorial Library is Working

We are pleased to announce in the DML that the elevator has been fixed and is working again! Thank you for your patience!

October

University-Wide Senate

The UWS page is now available!

Ignatian Examen

Join University Ministry for an Ignatian Examen for Civic Engagement every Tuesday at 8 a.m., Oct. 22 - Nov. 26 in the Chapel.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Salt Typhoon Cyber Attack

On Sept. 30th, you most likely experienced an internet service outage where you could not receive or make phone calls or access the internet with...

Join Us for Friday Islamic Prayers

Friday Islamic Prayers will occur on campus in the Interfaith Prayer Room in Main Hall 126 on Fridays.

Join the Clear Creek Trail Cleanup

Help beautify the Clear Creek Trail between Sheridan/Pecos St. Mission leave eligible and open to staff, students and community members.

Celebrate the Festival of Sukkot at Regis

Celebrate the Festival of Sukkot (Festival of Booths or Tabernacles)!

Regis Village Rezoning Application Filed

The Office of the President is excited to announce the filing of the Regis Village rezoning application with the City of Denver.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

I get the pleasure this month to use this newsletter to focus on the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) principle of “action.”

Announcements and Events

The Provost Office is continuing the schedule of office hours: Mondays 9-10 a.m. and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Main Hall 217, and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m....

Science Building Water Shut-Off

On Monday, Oct. 7, Physical Plant will install two water coolers in the Science Building. The project will require water shut off to the whole...

Title IX and Regis’ Non-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation Policy Updates

Regis welcomes Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator, Brittany Gates! Brittany is a consultant out of Institutional Compliance Solutions (ICS), a...

New Associate Vice President of Human Resources joins Regis University

We warmly welcome the new Associate Vice President of Human Resources, JoAnne Wilkinson Miller to Regis!

September

Congratulations to Regis University: Mission Priority Examen

I am sharing the good news that Regis has completed its Mission Priority Examen (MPE), which we began in the fall of 2021.

The Elevator in Dayton Memorial Library is Out of Commission

The elevator in Dayton Memorial Library is out of commission. Last week the Physical Plant learned that the motor, which is original to the...

Science Building North Entrance Closed for Repairs

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the north Science Building entrance will be closed for repairs.

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

Philosopher Myisha Cherry will deliver the Beth Kramer Memorial Lecture, "How to Take Care of Each Other in Times of Struggle"

Join the Regis Philosophy Department on Sept. 18 for a public talk where Dr. Cherry will offer pragmatic ways in which one can extend solidarity...

Campus Safety Open House

Come meet your Campus Safety team members, ask questions and see the campus safety space. Light refreshments will be provided.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) principle of “experience” focuses on providing intellectual and affective learning opportunities.

Announcements and Events

The Provost Office is continuing the schedule of office hours: Mondays 9-10 a.m. and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Main Hall 217, and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m....

August

Enhance Campus Safety

The University is continuing with the enhanced campus lock down procedures. As we enter the fall semester there will be four additional buildings...

Self Defense Series

Self Defense Series taught by professional female, MMA Fighter, Kat Paprocki.

Counseling Services Center, Fall 2024

Meet the Regis University Counseling Center's new collaboration and staff for Fall 2024.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

In one of my first communications last year, I organized thoughts around the phrase “place matters,” and I’m starting this year...

Announcements and Events

I look forward to seeing you all at our workshop. The theme of our sessions is indeed related to the context influencing our teaching and learning...

Notice for Work That Starts on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

The campus chilled water production plant will undergo a controls upgrade. Work will begin on Monday, Aug. 12 and is expected to conclude on...

Main Hall 2nd Floor North Entrance Closure

The second floor north exterior entrance of Main Hall (at both the top of the stairs and at the ground level) will be closed until the Mansard Roof...

July

Bid Farewell to School Dude

School Dude, the platform used to submit work orders to Physical Plant, is being upgraded to Asset Essentials.

View Contract Portal updates

If you have a contract, submissions are now limited to individuals selected by the Senior Leadership Team.

Heat Notification

Over the next four days, the community will experience a critical weather event. Read more to learn how this will affect our campus.

Planned Hot Water Outage in Student Center

On Friday, July 12, the Student Center will be without hot water.

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

HR shares student employment updates

The 2024/25 academic year is nearly upon us and we wanted to check in regarding student employment for the end of summer and for this fall. 

June

Ed Perez named director of Campus Safety

Regis has announced that Ed Perez has been named the Director of Campus Safety, effective June 10.

ITS shares security tips in Microsoft Office

Regis has announced that Ed Perez has been named the Director of Campus Safety, effective June 10.

Restricted Door Access

Effective on August 26, 2024, the first day of classes for the Fall semester, certain buildings on campus will begin restricted access entry.

Exterior Window Cleaning Schedule

The Physical Plant would like to inform you that we will be accomplishing exterior window cleaning over the next two months.

HR update: Loss of Medicaid and/or CHP+ State Medical Coverage

We are providing this notice to all employees, just in case it applies to you and your family.

Fire Alarm Testing in June

See the testing schedule for campus buildings.

Library CLOSED for In-Service on June 25

The Dayton Memorial Library will be CLOSED for an annual In-Service on June 25, 1-7 p.m.

May

Couch to 5k Training Group

Come train with Regis physical therapy students this summer and prepare for the Move Forward 5k walk/run in September.

Partial Power Outage in Clarke Hall

On Wednesday, May 29, there will be a partial power outage beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Clarke Hall.

Lot #5 Asphalt Replacement

Starting on Tuesday May 28th, 2024, at 6am the west drive lane of North Lot #5 will be closed down to allow for asphalt replacement.

ITS issues cybersecurity notification

The IT Security team is issuing this important notification concerning an ongoing social engineering attack targeting our organization.

Electronic Vehicle Charging Stations Out of Commission May 16-20

EV chargers on the Northwest Denver campus will be inaccessible beginning 5/16/24 through 5/20/24.

Announcements and Events

Please mark your calendars for Aug. 16 for our annual workshop to kick-off the academic year.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

In one of my first communications to the community, I referenced a Miley Cyrus song (“The Climb”), which both risks isolating those not...

Mental Health Awareness Week is May 13-19

Many cultures may ignore mental health concerns, and many people may feel shame around asking for help for themselves or a loved one.

Summer 2024 Construction Projects

The Physical Plant has a very busy summer planned!

Elevator Now Operational in the Dayton Memorial Library!

It's been a long road but the DML elevator has been fixed and is working beautifully!

ADA Lift on the North Side of Main Hall Out of Commission

This lift provides access to the patio on the north side of Main Hall only. For ADA access inside of the building, please use the elevator.

ITS shares updates and tips for printing and scanning

Regis University provides printing and scanning options for all students, faculty and staff. We recently switched our service provider, and now...

April

A Message from President Aceves

As we end the academic year, I am reminded of the transformative power of a Jesuit Catholic education and its tremendous impact on our students,...

Pet Partners Visit Library for Prior to Exam Week - Take A Study Paws with Pet Partners

The library is teaming up with Denver Pet Partners and we will have therapy animals in the library available for love and pets April 24th from 11-1...

A Message from President Aceves

As Commencement draws near, I am excited to announce our Honorary Doctorate and Civis Princeps Award recipients.

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

SharePoint: What is SharePoint and How Can It Help Me?

While SharePoint and OneDrive are both based around cloud file storage, there’s a key difference.

A Message from President Aceves

As Earth Day approaches, we're reminded of our duty to care for our planet. Like countless others, our Mission team is dedicated to advancing...

UPDATE 2: Phase II of Main Hall Mansard Roof Project

Please read this update about the Main Hall Mansard Roof Replacement project.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

While March signals a homestretch for many of our students nearing the end of their studies, it also serves notice of the pending end to the...

Announcements and Events

Please consider helping with Commencement. There are many ways to support the efforts of the day, a day that is so meaningful to students and their...

UPDATE: Phase II of Main Hall Mansard Roof Project

Please read this update about the Main Hall Mansard Roof Replacement project.

A Message from President Aceves

Regis Gives is more than just an annual event; it's a testament to our community's commitment to making a positive impact.

ITS Tip: Easy File Storage with OneDrive

Regis faculty and staff are provided a full-featured Office 365 account. Included is OneDrive - Microsoft's file storage program. Think of it...

ITS shares updates

ITS moved the remaining Skype for Business users to Microsoft Teams in March in response to Microsoft’s decision to end support for Skype....

A Message from President Aceves

As we commemorate the significant achievement of attaining our Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status one year ago, I asked Dr. Nicki Gonzales,...

March

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

Phase II of Main Hall Mansard Roof Project

On April 1, the Main Hall Mansard Roof Replacement project will resume, impacting parking and building access.

Ceremonia de Graduación 2024 Preguntas Frecuentes

Programas, aparcamiento, horarios de llegada, mapas del campus: todo lo que necesita saber sobre nuestras ceremonias de graduación de 2024.

A Message from President Aceves

The passage through Holy Week takes on special meaning and urgency for me in these days of global uncertainty, disruption, and war.

A Message from President Aceves

I'm thrilled to shine a spotlight on our extraordinary students. I asked them to reflect on their Regis experience and its impact on their...

Join the Regis University Mentor Program

For nearly 30 years now the Regis University Mentor Program has been bringing employees together across functional areas, from diverse backgrounds...

A Message from President Aceves

In our pursuit of knowledge and justice, we find inspiration in the dedicated efforts of trailblazers such as Dr. Jeanine Coleman, Ph.D., Director...

Department of Human Resources shares Go Move Challenge results

Regis worked hard to represent the university in the annual Go Move Challenge. We had 156,186 total minutes averaging 1,116 minutes per employee.

MNM to head to east Africa this summer

The Regis Master of Nonprofit Management is taking a group of students to Rwanda and Uganda in July and has openings for MNM graduate students.

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

While March signals a homestretch for many of our students nearing the end of their studies, it also serves notice of the pending end to the...

Announcements and Events

Please consider helping with Commencement. There are many ways to support the efforts of the day, a day that is so meaningful to students and their...

A Message from President Aceves

As we usher in March, we embrace Women's History Month, a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions women have...

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

February

Regis Designated as a Polling Center

Regis University is a polling location for the upcoming Presidential primary election. The polling center in St. Peter Claver, S.J., Hall will be...

Help Name the Student Center Mural

Students faculty and staff are invited to contribute a name for the new mural, created by Prof. Tony Ortega and the Regis community.

A Message from President Aceves: The Student Journey

Last autumn, I had the privilege of engaging with many students across all our programs, in a series of illuminating conversations with over 200...

Join Us For the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Network on Diversity and Equity Conference

We are excited to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Network on Diversity and...

Trailblazing Conversations: Duty Calls Book Launch

Regis University (Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions and The Office of Diversity and Inclusion) invites you to an evening of dialogue...

A Message from President Aceves

Alumni relations play a crucial role in cultivating a resilient and lasting bond between Regis University and its graduates.

Department of Human Resources announces Go Move Challenge results

The 12th annual Go Move Challenge has officially kicked off, and the Regis community is hard at work representing the University against...

Generator Delivery and Installation to Occur This Friday

Two large backup power generators will be delivered on Feb. 16 causing parking and sidewalk closures.

Ash Wednesday and Lent Schedule

The season of Lent is fast approaching and below is the schedule for the Ash Wednesday service, masses, reconciliation service, Stations of the...

A Message from President Aceves

As we embark upon Ash Wednesday, marking the commencement of the sacred Lenten journey, it is an opportune moment for introspection and reflection...

Celebrating recent Mission Moments recipients

Please join us in congratulating recent recipients of Regis' employee recognition program, Mission Moments. Each of the nominees listed below...

A Campus Community Announcement

Dr. Barbara Wilcots, vice president for Student Affairs, has shared with me and her team her plans to retire from Regis University effective May.

2024 Commencement FAQ

Programs, parking, arrival times, campus maps — everything you need to know about our 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Announcements and Events

Congratulations to Wladimir Marquez (Regis College) on his recent chapter “A Global Narco Culture: Streaming Scenes of Respect and the...

Water Shut Off Schedule for Back Flow Testing

Water will be shut off to conduct back flow tests in certain buildings at certain times. These tests are required by the City of Denver and...

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

In a month filled with clichés, with a hyper-commercialized holiday, I recognize that using a monthly letter about loving Regis risks...

A Message from President Aceves

As we embrace the start of Black History Month, let us pay homage to the remarkable contributions and achievements made by the Black community...

January

A Message from President Aceves

On behalf of the Regis community, I want to warmly welcome Dr. Erin Winterrowd as our new Dean of Regis College.

See the Beginning of a New Regis Tradition

After both the women's and men's basketball games, all in attendance will sing "Leaders of the West," starting a new tradition...

Learn more about mission opportunities for faculty and staff

We encourage faculty and staff to participate in upcoming mission events.

A Message from President Aceves

As a community, we have worked diligently and collaboratively to craft Regis University's strategic and supporting unit plans.

W-2s to arrive via mail, available on Workday

ADP, which processes our W-2s, has mailed the 2023 W-2s to your home contact address in Workday and it will be delivered within the next few days.

12th Annual Go Move Challenge

Faculty and staff, help your team win the Go Move Challenge by recording your physical activity that gets the heart pumping to determine which...

A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

I hope this letter finds you all returning from a deservedly restful and reenergizing gift of time.

Announcements and Events

Congratulations to Wladimir Marquez (Regis College) on his recent chapter “A Global Narco Culture: Streaming Scenes of Respect and the...

A Message from President Aceves

On behalf of the Regis community, I want to warmly welcome Dr. Madhu Rao as our new Dean of the Anderson College of Business and Computing.

Ricoh to Toshiba Copier Migration FAQs

Ricoh copiers throughout campus will be replaced with Toshiba copiers around late January into early February. What does this mean for you?

Campus Closure

University closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to weather conditions.

Cold Weather Conditions

Please read this advisory about how the upcoming cold weather will affect our campus facilities.

A Message from President Aceves

As we start the new year, I warmly welcome you back to Regis University and wish you all a Happy New Year. I am grateful for the hard work and...

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