Announcement: CU Denver is Celebrating 50 Years
Whether you’re an alumnus, current student, member of the faculty and staff, donor, or neighbor, you’re a valuable part of the CU Denver community. Help us celebrate the last 50 years and a future that works for all.
Learn More
Institute for International Business
CIBERVets
Facilitating the transition of veteran and military students to professional careers in International Business
About CIBERVets
A signature CU CIBER program, CIBERVets facilitates veteran and military students (VMS) access to various opportunities in international business, international studies, and related fields, including:
- Undergraduate international business major
- Master of Science in International Business
- International Executive Roundtable speaker series events
- Pathways to International Internships and Employment (PIIE)
- International Business Student Network (IBSN)
- Boots to Suits program, in collaboration with the CU Denver Veteran and Military Student Services Office
- Mentorship with international business professionals in student's field of interest
Meet CIBERVets Members
 | Clarissa Cadena |
Clarissa Cadena was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, and moved to Colorado in 2013 with her family. As a single mother of three young girls, Ms. Cadena managed to complete her undergraduate degree while working full time and taking a minor break to join the Army Reserves as an MP.
Ms. Cadena’s academic background consists of a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and she is currently a candidate of the MS International Business program at CU Denver. Through her education and CIBERVets, Ms. Cadena has learned the importance of globalization and how more organizations are veering towards outsourcing. Ms. Cadena believes that the MSIB program paired with her experiences and connections through CIBERVets will grant her numerous exciting career options upon graduation. Her hope is to find an ethical and reputable organization to grow with and possibly continue her educational career to obtain a PhD.
 | Timothy "Chuck" Nicholls |
Chuck Nicholls served in the Air Force for 10 years before separating in January 2021 as a Staff Sergeant and transitioning into the Air National Guard. Mr. Nicholls is currently part of the Tactical Air Control Party career field where he is responsible for the coordination, planning, and control of aircraft and helicopter air support. He served two deployments overseas, one to Afghanistan where he trained and advised the Afghan National Army, and one to Europe, primarily in Poland, where he had the opportunity to work and train with various countries in support of NATO missions.
While in the Air Force, Mr. Nicholls earned his Associate in Applied Science in Information Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He also graduated from the American Military University with a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship with a Concentration in Sports Business. Mr. Nicholls is currently pursuing his MS International Business at CU Denver.
Initially driven by his passion for business, Mr. Nicholls joined CIBERVets to grow as a professional, enhance his leadership and management skills, and gain invaluable business experience. He is now the CIBERVets Student Coordinator and hopes to help more veteran and military students be actively engaged in their careers, both professional and educational. Personally, he would like to pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur and running his own business.
Global Leaders Programs
CIBERVets hosts the Global Leaders Program, a series of state-wide development, networking, and recruiting events to match CU and Colorado veteran and active military students (VMS) with potential employers. In 2021 and 2022, CU CIBER will host these events in a remote format targeting a national VMS audience.
Fall 2022 Programs
Fall 2022 programs are in the works. Check back here for more information as it comes available.
Spring 2022 Featured Companies
Amazon
Ball Metal Packaging
CAP Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics
IBM
Seagate Technology
Sierra Space
SpeedPro
The Washington Center
World Trade Center Denver
CIBERVets in the News
U.S. Department of Education, IFLE Newsletter
University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), in collaboration with CU Denver's Veteran and Military Student Services Office, and Colorado State University, hosted a nation-wide program in January 2021 focused on supporting student veterans and military members as they consider civilian and international business employment after completing their military service and educational degrees.