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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Aims Community College Launches the MOSAIC to Enhance Student Belonging and Inclusion
GREELEY, Colorado, Nov. 15 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release: Aims Community College is transforming its approach to fostering student belonging and inclusion this fall. The existing Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is reimagined as the MOSAIC: The Multicultural Office for Student Affinity, Inclusion, and Community. This transition enhances the College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and self-advocacy while emphasizing student community-building.  more

Boulder County: Voter-Approved Affordable, Attainable Housing Tax To Go Towards Development, Housing Supportive Services, Grant Funding
BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 15 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * The county will begin to collect the tax in January 2025 * * * The Boulder County Commissioners have announced that the revenue from the new Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax (AAHT) will fund development of new affordable homes, housing supportive services, and grant funding for nonprofits and small towns and cities. Boulder County voters overwhelmingly approved the tax in 2023 and the   more

City Announces New Leader of Boulder Small Business Development Center, Expands Partnership
BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 15 -- The city of Boulder issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * City of Boulder expands partnership with Boulder Small Business Development Center and hires new center leader. * * * The City of Boulder is pleased to announce Sarah Wood has been hired to lead the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In her role, Wood will oversee the Boulder SBDC's efforts to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses across a range of industries by of  more

Colorado League of Charter Schools: Douglas County Community Unites for Dia De Los Muertos
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 15 -- The Colorado League of Charter Schools issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: On November 5, Global Village Academy Douglas County (GVA DC) partnered with Parker Arts Center to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, bringing the Hispanic celebration's culture, tradition, and creativity to life. With over 500 families and community members in attendance, the evening was "truly a vibrant showcase of culture and community connection," says Christine Toulouse, Director of   more

LCRA, Coastal Bend Radio Coalition Join Forces to Keep First Responders Connected Outside Their Service Areas
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New collaboration enhances public safety along key evacuation routes from the Coastal Bend * * * The Coastal Bend Public Safety Radio Coalition, an alliance of South Texas first responders, is connecting to the Lower Colorado River Authority's radio system to enhance regional emergency communications, creating one of the largest public safety emergency communications networks in Texas. The e  more

UW and CSU Art Museums Get into Border War Rivalry
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: These two art pieces from the University of Wyoming Art Museum and Colorado State University's Gregory Allicar Museum of Art (GAMA) are part of a friendly Border War rivalry between the two schools in the form of an art loan. Photo left, is Roxanne Swentzell's "Mask Maker" from GAMA, and photo right, is Beth Van Hoesen's "Pale Horse" at the UW Art Museum. (UW and CSU Art Museum Photos) The Cowboys and R  more