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Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 3, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:45:18 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 3, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 11/03/2025 - 10:45 Faculty-Staff Edition

Campus Community

Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month

In November, we pay tribute to the rich ancestry, diverse cultures and traditions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Learn more about how to get involved.

Nominate an outstanding CU leader by Nov. 25 for the Excellence in Leadership Award

Do you know a CU leader who has participated in the Excellence in Leadership Program? Consider recognizing the leadership and contributions of an ELP alumnus by submitting a nomination for the Excellence in Leadership Award.

Last call: Election day Nov. 4

Election Day is almost here. Make sure you have the chance to make your voice heard by voting. Get tips on voter registration, ballot return locations and more.

CU Boulder's Center for Leadership celebrates 50 years of impact

More than 50 years ago, CU Boulder planted a bold idea—that leadership isn't reserved for a select few. What started with the formation of the Presidents Leadership Class in 1972 grew into the Center for Leadership, established in 2020. Today, the center empowers thousands of students to lead with purpose and authenticity.

New, improved Wi-Fi is coming: Ready your devices now

CU Secure is replacing UCB Wireless across our campus. To use the new Wi-Fi, you will need to register your devices before you connect.

Events & Exhibits

Boulder Climate Ventures ignites momentum with fall series

With the next talk on Nov. 5, a new series aims to spark climate innovation and entrepreneurship. The program connects the CU Boulder community with experts to explore opportunities in climate tech.

Info session Nov. 12: Applied Shakespeare Graduate Certificate

Join Kevin Rich, program director for the Applied Shakespeare Graduate Certificate program, to learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Get your questions answered during this virtual info session.

What the archeological record reveals about inequality today—a talk Nov. 17

The Institute of Behavioral Science at CU Boulder will launch a new public research lecture series, with a talk on inequality and archaeology on Nov. 17.

Scholar studies hydrogen gas as clean energy source—learn more Nov. 20

CU Boulder Professor Alexis Templeton will discuss hydrogen as a clean energy source and as an energy source for life in the Earth during her Nov. 20 Distinguished Research Lecture.

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Faculty Mentions

Daily Camera: ‘It benefits us to know what we’re breathing’: CU Boulder lab aims to improve indoor air quality

Journal AWWA: Karl Linden Honored With 2025 A.P. Black Research Award

The New York Times: A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?

The New York Times: It Needs to Be Said Again: Leave Britney Alone

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CU Boulder Scholarship Application now opens Dec. 1

Compost your pumpkins at the GROC

Discounted football tickets available for faculty and staff

Seeking study participants for Mars Rover Mission

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Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 31, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:18:39 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 31, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Fri, 10/31/2025 - 11:18 Faculty-Staff Edition

Campus Community

Campus and community resources available during SNAP disruption

The Basic Needs Center at CU Boulder is here to support and help ensure everyone has access to food, care and resources. Learn more.

CU Boulder delivers impactful research and creative work, despite federal funding uncertainty

CU Boulder researchers continued to deliver meaningful, positive outcomes in the university's public research mission through strong results in fiscal year 2024–25.

Colorado Athletics announces Ceal Barry Plaza

CU Boulder will rename the plaza on the west side of the CU Events Center in honor of one of the university's greatest luminaries, longtime women's basketball coach and CU Athletics administrator Ceal Barry.

Forging a sustainable future for FRPA

CU Boulder is undertaking a transition to a modernized platform for the Faculty Report of Professional Activities, which plays a central role in CU Boulder's annual faculty merit review process.

$755K awarded to CU innovators to advance their discoveries

Eleven teams of University of Colorado faculty, researchers and graduate student innovators competed for a combined $755,000 in startup funding grants in this year's Lab Venture Challenge.

Space physicist Mihály Horányi honored as 2025 professor of distinction

College of Arts and Sciences leadership and peers have recognized the physics professor's service, teaching and research with the award.

Shaping the future of aerospace: Smead PhD scholars

CU Boulder's Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences is pleased to welcome Madison Lin and Hasani Spann. They join the cohort of Smead Scholars to explore, achieve and lead in aerospace engineering sciences.

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What We're Reading

How to get ready for game day

'Jump scare' science: Study explains how the brain responds to fear

CUriosity: What can horror films teach us about society?

CU launching new time/leave tracking system university-wide

Norlin Library's lighting overhaul brightens campus sustainability goals

CU Boulder graduate student named a Google PhD fellow

6 outstanding CU students awarded 2025 Charles A. Barth Scholarship in Space Research

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Discounted football tickets available for faculty and staff

Stampede event on campus instead of Pearl Street Oct. 31

Participants needed for a breathing exercise and walking study

Participants needed for a hot tub and blood pressure study

Compost your pumpkins at the GROC

Colorado Shakespeare Festival summer camps announced

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Faculty-Staff Edition Oct. 29, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:09:51 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Oct. 29, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:09 Faculty-Staff Edition

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What We're Reading

Road and area closures during the Homecoming parade

Oct. 24: Federal Government Update

6 ways to adjust to the end of daylight saving time

CU entrepreneurs shine at the Colorado Sustainability Challenge

Undergraduate perspectives on AI at CU Boulder survey results

The weight of words in the age of AI

New 'molecular dam' stops energy leaks in nanocrystals

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Events Calendar

10/30: Homecoming Signature: Spirit Day

10/30: Night at the CU Art Museum

10/30: Thompson Jazz Studies Combos: Fall 2025 Concert

11/2: Stars & Planets

1/3: Joy as Resistance in Fascist Authoritarian Times, or Why I Am an Anti-Racism Advocate?

11/7: Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

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Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 27, 2025

Greg B Swenson — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:26:11 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 27, 2025 Greg B Swenson Mon, 10/27/2025 - 08:26 Faculty-Staff Edition

Campus Community

Request the WorkWell Wagon for your department

The WorkWell Wagon is an interactive experience that brings your team together with a Health and Wellness staff member to provide information about programs, events and services for faculty and staff. Let WorkWell bring employee wellness directly to your department, team or event!

CU Boulder earns top-tier Green Rating in The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges

CU Boulder has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible universities in The Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges, earning a standout Green Rating with 98 points out of 99 possible.

Update your Cidi Labs DesignPlus content for spring Canvas courses

Learn more about the upgraded DesignPlus sidebar, upcoming training sessions and additional resources.

How open is CU Boulder research? Libraries share the 2025 State of Open report

The Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship and University Libraries 2025 State of Open report shows that 74% of campus research outputs are now published as open access, making scholarship more visible and impactful.

New learning center more than just a place to study math

The Applied Mathematics Community and Learning Center, which opened last month after a summer-long renovation, invites students to collaborate, hang out and learn.

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Application deadline Oct. 29: Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop

Learn about 529 college savings plans with CollegeInvest, receive $50 to start your account

Get the Forever Buffs wall calendar—makes a great gift

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CU in the News

Daily Camera: ‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito to speak at CU Boulder

Daily Camera: CU Boulder to celebrate turning 150 years old in 2026

KUNC: A cancer treatment being developed at CU could stick to tumors like glue. The inspiration? Gecko feet

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Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 24, 2025

Greg B Swenson — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:17:30 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 24, 2025 Greg B Swenson Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:17 Faculty-Staff Edition

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Get access to Canvas and other services during maintenance on Oct. 26

Application deadline Oct. 29: Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop

Seeking study participants for Mars Rover Mission

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In Case You Missed It

CU Boulder Online welcomes new leadership as visioning process begins

Complete information security course for chance at $100 prize

Whaaat!? Festival to bring experimental gaming goodness to campus Oct. 25

Collective Action and Higher Education—a discussion Oct. 28

Faculty-Staff Edition Oct. 22, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:02:23 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Oct. 22, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:02 Faculty-Staff Edition

Campus Community

State of the Research & Innovation Enterprise: Celebrating a year of impactful discovery

Massimo Ruzzene, senior vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes, highlighted key insights, initiatives and accomplishments from last year, as well as future aspirations for the university's research and innovation enterprise.

Boost your research impact, play an open access game

During Open Access Week, make your research more impactful by adding it to the CU Boulder Institutional Repository at an "up-load-a-thon" event. Play a fun new interactive open access game and more.

NSF I-Corps at CU Boulder helps researchers solve pressing problems

From agriculture to aerospace, the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program is a launchpad on campus, helping innovators in and out of CU bring research and inventions to the people who need them most.

Complete information security course for chance at $100 prize

All CU employees must complete the Information Security Awareness course every two years, and if you do it before then end of October, you'll be entered to win one of 10 $100 prizes.

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What We're Reading

Oct. 17: Federal Government Update

CIRES' Twila Moon establishes new role in climate communications

A scary number of Halloween events coming up

Klezmer and Yiddish song residency to feature concert, workshop and colloquium Oct. 24–29

Craft beer pioneer is still eyeing the next big thing

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Events Calendar

10/23: Well-Being and Resilience Community of Practice

10/23: The State of the First Amendment: Religious Freedom

10/25: CU Wizards

10/28: Collective Action and Higher Education: Prospects and Perils

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Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 20, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:35:03 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 20, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:35 Faculty-Staff Edition

Events & Exhibits

CMDI to bring conversation on immigration to center stage Oct. 22

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information will host a performance by Motus Theater and panel discussion in an event titled "Reapproaching Media and Migration."

Whaaat!? Festival to bring experimental gaming goodness to campus Oct. 25

The ATLAS Institute invites all to a cereal-fueled celebration exploring the frontiers of game design—this year with a camp theme. Expect arcades, interactive play sessions, a showcase and more.

Collective Action and Higher Education—a discussion Oct. 28

This in-person discussion, including Provost Ann Stevens, will explore how universities and national associations are responding to a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape—from immigration to research funding, admissions and more.

Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series with Gigi Pritzker—Nov. 17

Join a talk with the acclaimed producer and Madison Wells CEO Gigi Pritzker, who will delve into the transformative power of bold storytelling—highlighting how film, television and theater can drive cultural impact, amplify underrepresented voices and inspire meaningful change.