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The Graduate School serves CU Anschutz graduate programs and research trainees. The university offices close for some holidays and breaks as indicated in the campus holiday calendar.

*Except during holidays or campus closures, indicated in the CU holiday schedule. 

Graduate School Staff

DEANS

JENNIFER RICHER, PHD | DEAN
gs.dean@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2911
Responsible for overall operations of the Anschutz Graduate School and interactions with the central administration and other Schools, College and units in CU Anschutz.
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BRUCE MANDT, PHD | ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR, POSTDOCTORAL OFFICE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
bruce.mandt@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2930
Point of contact for all questions related to graduate student and postdoctoral career development and any general postdoctoral-related inquiries.
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KRISTINE SIKORA, PHD | ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
kristine.sikora@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.4379
Direct and manage graduate program recruitment and marketing services (CRM, prospect database, digital and print material, websites). Direct and manage Graduate School recruitment, marketing, and communications (eComm, Slate, social media). Represent the Graduate School in key campus conversations around marketing, communications, student affairs, DEI, recruitment, information technology, technological applications (Sitefinity and Slate), and admissions.
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ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT PROGRESS

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TERESA BAUER-SOGI | MANAGER OF ACADEMIC SERVICES
teresa.bauersogi@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2918
Acting Director of Academic Services for MS, PhD, certificate and non-degree students. Ensures consistent and equitable application of Graduate School policies, procedures, and practices. Manages the admissions, matriculation, student progression and degree audit/award processes for the Graduate School from admissions through graduation.
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HIRING | ACADEMIC SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
Admissions, matriculation, student tracking, graduation
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OPERATIONS

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KATHRYN WENNERTSTROM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
kathryn.wennerstrom@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2917
Finance, budget, accounting for Graduate School and select fellowships, HR; oversight of student workers.
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CAROL HADD | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN
carol.hadd@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2911
Coordinate Dean’s calendar and scheduling for the School. Review theses and dissertations in ProQuest. Process Graduate Faculty Appointments and Hirs travel awards.

PATRICIA GOGGANS | EVENTS COORDINATOR AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES & BIOTECHNOLOGY MS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
patricia.goggans@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.5878
Responsible for all aspects of administrative management for the Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology master’s programs and the graduate certificates in Biomedical Sciences and Research Management and Compliance. Responsible for coordination of official functions for the Graduate School, including spring and fall commencement.
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MATTHEW BERTA | IT SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
matthew.berta@cuanschutz.edu
Server administration and web application support and development, including GAIA and CIW data. General IT support, including computer purchase advising and remote desktop support.
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SHAWNDELL SHAW | STUDENT ASSISTANT
Assists with office management and admissions.
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POSTDOCTORAL OFFICE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

BRUCE MANDT, PHD | ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR, POSTDOCTORAL OFFICE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
bruce.mandt@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.2930
Point of contact for all questions related to graduate student and postdoctoral career development and any general postdoctoral-related inquiries.
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MENG XIAO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CAREER DEVELOPMENT
meng.xiao@cuanschutz.edu
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RECRUITMENT, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY, AND DEI

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KRISTINE SIKORA, PHD | ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
kristine.sikora@cuanschutz.edu | 303.724.4379
Direct and manage graduate program recruitment and marketing services (CRM, prospect database, digital and print material, websites). Direct and manage Graduate School recruitment, marketing, and communications (eComm, Slate, social media). Represent the Graduate School in key campus conversations around marketing, communications, student affairs, DEI, recruitment, information technology, technological applications (Sitefinity and Slate), and admissions.
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RAWAA ABDULRAHMAN | STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Assists with Graduate School and graduate program recruitment, marketing, and communications as well as general office management and admissions.
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KRISTINE SIKORA, PHD
kristine.sikora@cuanschutz.edu