Faculty-Staff Edition - June 25, 2024
Light pollution from streetlights and other sources is making dark skies harder to find. 91¸£ÀûÉç astronomer Erica Ellingson gives her take on where you can still go in Colorado to see brilliant displays of stars.
Campus Community
91¸£ÀûÉç kicks off project to transform human resources processes
In conjunction with Academic Affairs, 91¸£ÀûÉç Human Resources has kicked off a multi-year project to transform campus HR processes to improve the 91¸£ÀûÉç faculty and staff experience.
Switch from 91¸£ÀûÉç Student Jobs to Handshake
If you’re hiring a student for fall 2024, create an employer account on Handshake to post the opportunity. 91¸£ÀûÉç Student Jobs will phase out by July 1, and Handshake will be the sole place for student job postings.
CUPD shares data from camera technology
Less than a year after adopting innovative camera technology to deter and solve crimes, the 91¸£ÀûÉç Police Department is sharing certain information captured by the devices and increasing transparency.
Staff shine at National Conference on Race and Ethnicity
Leaders from the Bridge Scholars Program attended the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Oahu, Hawaii, where they enhanced their ability to support first-generation students and foster an inclusive environment within the CU community.
Research Updates
Think you might have COVID? Wait 2 days to test
A new 91¸£ÀûÉç study offers insight on how to make a new generation of rapid tests for COVID-19, influenza, RSV and more work best.
Space instruments provide early warnings for solar flares
On June 25, the last instrument in a series designed and built in Colorado, is scheduled to launch aboard an orbiting satellite. It's part of a program that spots flares leaping out from around the sun before they can cause trouble on Earth.
Quantum Scholars program draws new sponsors from industry, alumni
Up to 40 undergraduates will receive a $2,500 fellowship for participating in Quantum Scholars this year, thanks to generous support from new industry and alumni partners.
Events & Exhibits
Lab Venture Challenge info session July 25
Join a virtual information session about the application and eligibility process for the 2024 Lab Venture Challenge program, where top CU innovations can win grants of up to $125,000.
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