BUILD Scholar Commitment and Support

The purpose of these required and optional events are to help you build your STEM identity through Competence, Performance, Recognition, and Transformative      Co-Curriculum Engagement.

Note: These events are not meant to create obstacles in your academic journey.  If you cannot attend a required event, please contact Dr. Liu ([email protected]).

BUILD Commitment

• Meet with a BUILD advisor once per semester

  • Meet with Dr. Liu [email protected] if you are Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Environmental Science majors.

  • Meet with Dr. Niemeyer [email protected] for all other majors once per semester.

• Meet with peer mentor once per semester
• Participate in four required events

• Participate in two optional events

• Participate in an internship, research or shadow an internship/research.

Required Events Fall 2023

• RM-AMP/BUILD Orientation, Tuesday, August 29th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 3079, Dinner is provided and RSVP is required.
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

• STEM Job Search Panel, Wednesday, September 20th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. SI 3079, Dinner is provided and RSVP is required.
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

• Strength Workshop Monday, October 16, 2023, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. SI 3079, Dinner is provided and RSVP is required.
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

• STEM Community Dinner (flyer), Thursday, November 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tivoli 320, Dinner is provided and RSVP is required3.
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

Optional Events Fall 2023 (Attend 2)

Upcoming Optional Events

• Fall Job & Internship Fair, Wednesday, November 8th, 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tivoli Turnhalle
  • Fall Job & Internship Fair is open to all Auraria Campus students/alumni from all majors who are looking for post-graduate opportunities or internships in a wide variety of industries.
• Mental Health, Friday, November 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Online, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6200427753
• U.S. EPA Region 8&9 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop, Tuesday, November 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Online, USAJOBS – Events
• Academic Skills Workshop Series – Presentation Skills, Tuesday, November 14th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, JSSB 215
• Academic Skills Workshop Series – Presentation Skills, Thursday, November 16th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, MS Teams, Academic Skills Workshop Series – MSU Denver

When students first hear that they are assigned a class presentation, their first thought is often a panicked “oh no!” Well, don’t panic—we are here to help you learn how to give wonderful presentations. This workshop will provide insights into presentation best practices, building your confidence and sense of “voice” when presenting, and using technologies effectively for presentations.

• Academic Skills Workshop Series – Research Skills, Tuesday, November 28th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, JSSB 215
• Academic Skills Workshop Series – Research Skills, Thursday, November 30th, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, MS Teams, Academic Skills Workshop Series – MSU Denver

The Auraria Library databases can look complicated, especially if you are a new student, returning to college after a gap, or a transfer student! This workshop will help students learn how to effectively identify and locate appropriate resources for essay writing and make the fullest use of the Auraria Library’s many services, including Research Consultations and the 24/7 Ask Us Chat.

Past Optional Events

• Career Carnival, Tuesday, October 31th, 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tivoli Turnhalle
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr
• 2023 Biomed PhD Expo, Oct 2 – 6. An opportunity for you to virtually explore CU Anschutz biomedical science PhD programs and learn about faculty research, admissions, the student experience, and more! All registrants receive an application fee waiver for eligible programs. Registration: https://graduateschool.cuanschutz.edu/events-and-resources/events-calendar/biomed-expo.
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr
• STEM Career Fair, Wednesday, September 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tivoli Turnhalle
  • Students and employers will connect in person to discuss careers and internships in the STEM fields.
  • All majors are welcome.

  • If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

• Time Management with Dan Moore, Thursday, September 7th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., SI 3079
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr
  

• Metacognition, Friday, September 15th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., SI 1015
  If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

• Construction Industry Career Fair, Thursday, September 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tivoli, Turnhalle.
  • Students and employers will connect in person to discuss careers and internships in the following construction areas: Business/operational, Infrastructure, and Traditional.
  • All majors are welcome.
  • Student attendees will be entered into a drawing for a giveaway.

  • If you attended complete your evaluation and tracking https://tinyurl.com/4x6ns5kr

 

Research and Internship Support

Support

• $1000 Stipend per semester

• Paid Research/Internship

• Personalized support