Faculty-Staff Edition - Sept. 25, 2024
If there’s anything that unites humans, it’s kicking back with a cool pint, says Travis Rupp, also known as the “Beer Archaeologist.” He weighs in on the age-old practice in the inaugural edition of CUriosity, a new series from CU Boulder Today.
Campus Community
Chancellor Justin Schwartz embarks on campus listening tour
Chancellor Justin Schwartz recently started his campuswide listening tour, meeting with staff, faculty, and the Administrative Council of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Faculty research leaders: Apply for the RIO faculty fellows program
The Research & Innovation Office has opened its faculty fellows application period. Selections will be announced in November.
5 things faculty and staff should know about the Honor Code
The purpose of the honor code is to create an environment in which students can succeed in a fair and honest way. But when students are overwhelmed or in a rush, they may unintentionally engage in academic dishonesty. Here are five things that can help.
Events & Exhibits
Sign up for a restorative justice facilitator training Sept. 25–27
Learn more about restorative justice and facilitating dialogue. As a facilitator, you will create an open and safe space for student and community representatives, being an unbiased, leading figure in the student accountability process.
Join the Colorful Women Group beginning Sept. 26
This progress and support group is designed to provide self-identified BIPOC women with a safe and welcoming space to connect, celebrate and support one another. Group themes include mental health, gender, race and ethnicity, empowerment, resilience, relationships, professional achievement and more.
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov to speak Oct. 8
The student-run Distinguished Speakers Board will host chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov, perhaps best known for his famous chess matches against IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, at CU Boulder. Get tickets.
Join Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations Oct. 14 and 16
During campus celebrations, including a plenary session, community lunch and more, Indigenous scholars and leaders will share tribal knowledge and educate the campus community on issues and priorities that matter to regional, national and international Native and Indigenous communities.
Research Updates
After a suicide, more loved ones are seeking support online. Does it help or harm?
New CU Boulder research suggests that while bereavement support spaces like Reddit can be therapeutic, they can potentially traumatize users.
1 in 2 El Niño events could be extreme by mid-century
Climate change from greenhouse gas emissions could make extreme El Niño events more frequent, according to new research co-led by CU Boulder.
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