Faculty-Staff Edition - Feb. 12, 2024
Events & Exhibits
Join the Chancellor’s Summit in Denver Feb. 29
Join for an evening of inspiration celebrating 91¸£ÀûÉç’s impact on student leaders—a showcase of the leadership opportunities and influence students are having on campus, the 91¸£ÀûÉç community and beyond.
Get ready for the Conference on World Affairs April 9–12—speakers announced
With the participation of students, faculty, staff and visitors from around the world, this year’s Conference on World Affairs will boast 70 panel discussions, performances and keynote events with three main themes: leadership, global equity and the next 100 years. Check out the speakers and more!
Artists celebrate Black womanhood, presence and connectedness
A new exhibition at the CU Art Museum through July 13 was created by socially engaged artists-in-residence to honor Black girls and women.
Campus Community
5 things to know about diet culture
Have you ever felt pressure to look a certain way? If so, you’re not alone. Here are some things you should know about diet culture, its impacts and how you can support yourself and others in a culture centered around dieting.
Celebrate National Clean Out Your Computer Day
Now is the perfect time to give your most-used devices some TLC, because organizing your computer will set you up for success. Visit OIT’s website for tips to make the most out of your clean-up.
Scat! 91¸£ÀûÉç introduces new vocal jazz degree, ensemble
Among several exciting developments, the College of Music’s Thompson Jazz Studies Program is set to launch a new Bachelor of Music in Vocal Jazz degree this fall.
Research Updates
91¸£ÀûÉç-convened Quantum Community Coalition unveils vision for ‘quantum-ready workforce’
A statewide coalition of higher education and industry partners has outlined a detailed vision for Colorado to translate its legacy as a national leader in quantum information science and technology into workforce development and educational opportunities.
Labor of love: What romance writing can teach us about thriving in the gig economy
Romance authors were early adopters of digital self-publishing. A new book by Christine Larson explores how their willingness to experiment and their close networks helped them thrive when the publishing industry shunned their work.
How black holes switched from creating to quenching stars
Mitchell Begelman and a team of other astronomers, including Joe Silk, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, published their findings in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, suggesting that new theories of galactic creation are needed to explain the existence of these huge black holes.
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