https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf ICT Major with a Passion for Social Justice. en-us 2021-04-01 00:21:19 UTC 2023-02-08 01:02:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f431.png larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373757060 My name is Rosi Upchurch and my preferred pronouns are she/her.

Pictured: Ezmina and I]]> 2021-04-01 00:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373757060 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373760639 Last quarter, I began researching and writing about implicit bias within AI programming. I intend to continue this research and learn more about potential solutions to the problem(s) I have identified. Finally, I am always looking for ways to improve my writing skills.]]> 2021-04-01 00:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373760639 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373764263 I have been employed with the University of Denver, Advancement for the past 4 and a half years. I currently work in the Gift Administration and Records Management department, but I am actively seeking employment elsewhere on campus.]]> 2021-04-01 00:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373764263 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373770374 I am a first-generation, post-traditional student. This means that neither of my parents have college degrees. As a matter of fact, I am the first person in my entire family to obtain a college degree. Frankly, I have experienced what not having a higher education degree is like and I want better for myself.]]> 2021-04-01 00:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373770374 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373775706 1. Driven
2. Passionate
3. A "Perfectionist" - Which is rarely a good thing. :-]
4. An Advocate
5. Exhausted (It has been a long 4 years!)]]> 2021-04-01 00:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373775706 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373780400 Fortunately, UCOL has provided me with many opportunities to craft and strengthen larger Academic Projects. Many of my assignments are focused on Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI), Leadership, Mental Wellness, Women's Health, Communication, and world issues such as climate change and immigration.]]> 2021-04-01 00:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373780400 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373785687 I am currently finishing my final two courses in my Bachelor's degree. I am scheduled to graduate on June 12, 2021. I am also a dual degree seeking student, meaning that I have already taken MS-level courses that will go towards both my BA and MS degrees.]]> 2021-04-01 00:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373785687 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373789359 I am the proud mother of 5 cats and a lizard. Simian and Avery are 2 years old. Zeke is 7 years old and Ora is 3 years old. Listed left-right/top-bottom.

Ezmina is 1 year old and she is shown in the photo with me.]]> 2021-04-01 00:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373789359 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373803978 I was born in a southern Chicago neighborhood and was raised in Rockford, IL. Sadly, Rockford repeatedly makes the list of "Worst Cities in America", year after year due to the high crime rate and even higher unemployment rate.

I made the move to Colorado in January of 2013.

My Mother is Cuban (Spanish/African) and my Father is of Sicilian and Polish descent.]]> 2021-04-01 00:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373803978 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373810091 In addition to being the mother to my wonderful fur/lizard children, I have been married for 5 years. My husband, Nick, and I met only 3 months prior to getting married. It was by far the best decision either of us made outside of separately moving to Colorado. ]]> 2021-04-01 00:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373810091 larosi0114 https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373836884 Result: INFJ-T | Role: Diplomat]]> 2021-04-01 00:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/larosi0114/diep9u3okxdeq4gf/wish/1373836884