Archived Messages

Explore these archives for messages from CU Anschutz Medical Campus Chancellor Don Elliman.

Read Chancellor Elliman's most recent messages and find the latest State of the Campus Address here.

Announcing Retirement of AVC Steve VanNurden, 12-17-24
Congratulations to the Class of 2024, 12-13-24
When the Body Attacks Itself, 11-25-24
First Snow at Noon, 11-6-24
A Place to Celebrate, 10-31-24
Campus & Workplace Pulse Survey Findings Now Available, 10-23-24
Your Vote Counts, 10-14-24
CU Anschutz Holiday Closure, 10-4-24
Join Us a the Block Party Tomorrow, 9-17-24
Innovations in Ophthalmology, 8-22-24
Supporting Those Impacted by Wildfires, 8-2-24
Driving Advances in Stiff Person Syndrome, 7-23-24
Marking a Milestone in CU Physical Therapy, 6-27-24
Announcing Colorado Child Health Research Institute, 6-18-24
CU Anschutz Employees Granted July 5, 6-6-24
Women's Health in the Spotlight, 5-30-24
Celebrating the Class of 2024, 5-17-24
Announcing School of Medicine Dean & Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, 5-16-24
Remote Work Monday During Commencement, 5-15-24
Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence, 4-23-24
Campus & Workplace Pulse Survey Coming April 9th, 4-3-24
Driving Breakthroughs in Multiple Sclerosis, 3-12-24
CU Anschutz Among America’s Best Employers 2024, 3-7-24
Anti-Semitic and Anti-Islamic Harassment Policy Guidance, 2-28-24
Announcing Center for Health Equity Executive Director, 2-20-24
Love, Life and Limbs Restored, 2-13-24
Announcing Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, 1-25-24
Announcing the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative Awardees, 1-11-24
Announcing the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative Awardees, 1-8-24
Celebrating $2 Billion in Giving, 1-4-24

Congrats Grads, Class of 2023, 12-15-23
Announcing Office of Strategic Initiatives Transition, 12-14-23
Joint Statement from the CU President and Chancellors Regarding the Hamas Attacks on Israel, 10-11-23
Announcing Retirement of Dean & Vice Chancellor John J. Reilly, Jr., MD, 10-3-23
Holiday Schedule 2023, 9-6-23
Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer, 8-29-23
Inspiring Response to Anschutz Acceleration Initiative, 8-14-23
Update on Anschutz Acceleration Initiative, 7-31-23
Equipping the Climate Health Workforce, 7-25-23
SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action, 6-29-23
Statement from President Saliman and CU Chancellors on the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision, 6-29-23
Boosting Mental Health in the Community, 6-27-23
Announcing Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Resources, 6-20-23
Announcing the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative, 6-6-2023
Announcing New Colorado School of Public Health Dean, 6-6-2023
Announcing Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer, 6-1-2023
Spotlight on Mental Health & Wellness, 5-30-2023
Remote Work During Monday Commencement, 5-19-2023
Congratulations to the Class of 2023, 5-18-23
Legislative Update: House Bills 1215 and 1243, 5-15-23
Gates Institute is Blazing Trails in Medicine, 4-27-23
Statement on House Bills 1215 and 1243, 3-22-23
Support for East High School Community, 3-22-23
The Epicenter of Down Syndrome Research & Medical Care, 3-21-23
You Have Made Us Stronger, 3-16-23
New Ad Highlights Our Extraordinary People, 3-13-23
Marshaling Resources for Rare Diseases, 2-21-23
Our Hearts are with Michigan State University, 2-15-23
Announcing New Graduate School Dean, 1-26-23
A New Year of Possibilities, 1-18-23

Remote Work Tomorrow Due to Inclement Weather, 12-1-22
Best Wishes for Happy Holidays, 12-15-22
Announcing the Rady Center of Excellence, 12-6-22
Grieving with the Colorado Springs Community, 11-20-22
Statement from CU President and Chancellors on Colorado Springs Tragedy, 11-20-22
Statement from President Saliman and CU Chancellors on the Supreme Court’s Deliberations on Affirmative Action, 10-31-22
New Psychiatry Innovations Office and National Mental Health Innovation Center Transition, 10-31-22
Statement from CU Leadership Regarding Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' Oct. 5 DACA Decision, 10-14-22
Additional Holiday Leave for January 2, 10-6-22
Holiday Closure, 9-26-22
Gearing Up for Fall, 9-12-22
A Message from CU Leadership on the DACA Program, 9-6-22
Announcing Retirement of Dean David Engelke, 7-13-22
Announcing Chief Operating Officer for Gates Institute, 7-12-22
Statement on SCOTUS Opinion, 6-24-22
Remembering CU Anschutz Deputy Chief of Police Dan Mark, 6-8-22
Announcing Leadership Transition at Colorado School of Public Health, 6-8-22
Celebrating Pride 2022, 6-7-22
Tragedies in Uvalde, Buffalo, Laguna Woods, 5-31-22
Congratulations, Spring Graduates, 5-24-22
Announcing the Gates Institute, 5-11-22
Observing Juneteenth, 5-3-22
A Message from CU Leadership, 5-2-22
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis, 4-19-22
CU Regents Select Finalist for CU President, 4-12-22
Campus & Workplace Survey Findings Now Available, 4-8-22
Celebrating You at "Together Again" Event, 4-5-22
First Annual CU Anschutz Giving Day April 14, 3-15-22
Spring Commencement Plans, 2-24-22
Updating Campus Protocols with COVID-19 on Decline, 2-18-22
New Ad Showcases Campus Talent, 2-2-22
Getting Help & Giving Help for the Marshall & Middle Fork Fires, 1-4-22
Operational Updates as COVID-19 Surges, 1-4-22

Helping Those Impacted by the Boulder County Fires, 12-31-21
Stay Safe This Holiday Season, 12-17-21
Wishing You Happy Holidays!, 12-14-21
*Urgent*, Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation Required by U.S. Executive Order, 12-8-21
Strong Response to Campus & Workplace Culture Survey, 11-24-21
COVID-19 on the Rise, 11-17-21
Additional Holiday Leave, 11-8-21
Update on Compensation, 11-5-21
Recognition as Hispanic-Serving Institution, 10-26-21
Take Part: Campus & Workplace Survey Coming Monday, 10-14-21
Successful Reaffirmation of Accreditation until 2030-2031, 8-25-21
Ongoing Events in Afghanistan and Haiti, 8-18-21
Keeping Campus Safe as Delta Variant Spreads, 8-11-21
Countdown to Vaccination Deadline, 7-7-21
A Boost to Our Minimum Wage, 6-24-21
CU Anschutz COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, 6-14-21
A Time To Celebrate & A Time To Learn, 6-14-21
Announcing Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement, 5-13-21
Transition in CU Leadership, 5-10-21
Announcing Information Technology Leadership Appointments, 5-6-21
Announcing the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research, 5-4-21
Important Update to Return to Campus Plans, 4-30-21
Important Vaccine Message from the President and Campus Chancellor, 4-28-21
Join Us in a Moment of Solidarity, 4-20-21
Updates on Compensation & Tuition, 4-9-21
Looking Ahead to Fall, 4-6-21
Recent Gun Violence, 3-30-21
Our Hearts are with Boulder and Our CU Family, 3-23-21
Spring 2021 Commencement Plans, 3-22-21
Standing with the AAPI Community, 3-18-21
Announcing Search for a New Chief Information Officer, 3-11-21
Looking Ahead, 3-4-21
New Ad Champions Our People, 2-24-21
Celebrating the Lives and Legacies of Pioneers in Medicine, 2-22-21
Campus Broadcast Studio Opens Doors, 1-28-21
We Are #CUAnschutzTogether, 1-6-21

Additional Holiday Leave, 12-18-20
Chancellor's Holiday Card, 12-15-20
Stay Vigilant and Self-Report, 12-14-20
A Message From the President and Chancellors, 12-8-20
Additional Holiday, 12-8-20
Giving Thanks & Taking Care, 11-24-20
Keeping Our Campus Moving Forward, 11-11-20
Announcing a Change in Leadership, 11-11-20
Mental Health Resources in Uncertain Times, 11-4-20
We're Here For You, 10-30-20
Opt In: "Add Your Phone" to Help Fight COVID-19, 10-29-20
December Commencement Plans, 10-20-20
Your Vote Counts, 10-16-20
Announcing Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives, 9-2-20
Your Safety Remains Our Top Priority, 8-21-20
CU Anschutz Together, 8-10-20
Through the Crisis, Your Inspires Generosity, 8-5-20
Our Commitment to Your Safety, 7-16-20
Driving Positive Change, 7-8-20
Announcing Associate Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, 6-22-20
Our Commitment to Action, 6-5-20
CU Anschutz Response to George Floyd Tragedy, 6-1-20
Return to Campus Update, 5-20-20
Return to Campus Planning, 5-8-20
Accelerating Digital Education, 5-5-20
Planning for Recovery, 4-23-20
Our Fiscal Integrity, 4-22-20
Spring Commencement Plans, 4-21-20
A Message of Gratitude, 4-10-20
National Doctor's Day, 3-30-20
Important Operational Update, 3-19-20
Cancellation of in-person spring commencement activities, 3-18-20
Important operational update, 3-16-20
An Update to our campus community, 3-14-20
An Important Update for the CU Anschutz Community, 3-13-20
Coronavirus Update from CU Anschutz, 3-11-20
Announcing vice chancellor of research, 2-26-20
Message on coronavirus, 1-30-20

Giving thanks and giving back, 12-3-19
Diversity engagement survey, 11-13-19
Telling the story of our breakthroughs, October 2019
Additional holiday, 10-28-19
Our first-ever advertising campaign, 9-18-19
New Aurora Commons community health project, 9-9-19
Bolstering behavioral health care in Colorado, 9-4-19
One student's efforts to addresses health care inequities, 8-29-19
Philanthropy hits all-time high, 8-12-19
Announcing interim vice chancellor for research, 8-6-19
Acknowledging the Benson legacy, 6-13-19
Supporting our students' mental health and wellness, 5-30-19
Fighting the opioid epidemic, May 2019
Fighting the opioid crisis, 4-23-19
Announcing the launch of CUAnschutz.edu, 4-18-19
New hospital tower, 2-7-18
New way to kill cancer cells, February 2019
Extending our campus to the north, 1-18-19
Serving all of Colorado, 1-11-19

Happy holidays, 12-17-18
Gratitude and giving back, 12-6-18
Supporting veterans, transgender rights and other campus updates, 11-12-18
Additional CU holiday, 11-8-18
Vote today, 11-6-18
CU South Denver leadership, 9-18-18
Building 500 renamed the Fitzsimons Building, 9-14-18
cuanschutz.edu, 9-5-18
September 2018
Largest gift in CU Anschutz Medical Campus history, 8-21-18
Announcing the Sue Anschutz-Rogers Eye Center program, 6-26-18
New Chief Communications Officer, 6-19-18
Chancellor's Diversity Showcase, 4-5-18
Digital education update, 1-25-18
Potential impact of government shutdown, 1-20-18
CU in the Community, 1-17-18
Interim Vice Chancellor of Research named, 1-9-18

Evaluation of dual campus efficiencies, 10-10-17
Digital education announcement, 9-6-17
Announcing new ColoradoSPH dean, 7-11-17
We're Better Together: Education, 5-17-17
Announcing new Marcus Institute, 5-12-17
Results of sexual misconduct survey, 4-14-17
April 2017
Supporting our transgender community, 2-27-17
New RTD R Line and campus shuttle, 2-15-17
On Federal Immigration Executive Order, 1-31-17
Changes to dependent tuition benefit, 1-27-17
We're Better Together: Community, 1-17-17

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