Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 10, 2023
Campus Community
From renderings to reality: Renovated Roe Green Theatre opens
With the grand opening of the renovated Roe Green Theatre on Nov. 3, the university has ushered in a new era for 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Department of Theatre & Dance. To celebrate, the department hosted a celebratory ribbon-cutting.
Regents approve restoration project for historic Old Main building
The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a $14.3 million restoration of 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Old Main building, including structural, site and sustainability upgrades.
Correction: Regent-approved energy plant upgrades to reduce nitrogen oxides, help meet new air permit requirements
The CU Board of Regents approved a $43.1 million plan to replace heating and power generating equipment in the West District Energy Plant located on the 91¸£ÀûÉç campus.
Buffs announce new video board for Folsom Field
The Colorado Buffaloes will begin construction on a new video board on the south end of Folsom Field that will be ready for the 2024 season, CU Athletic Director Rick George announced.
Professor Ivan Smalyukh selected as Optica Fellow
In recognition of his innovative research in soft condensed matter and optical physics, Professor Ivan Smalyukh has been named a Fellow of Optica.
Events & Exhibits
Get your tickets for upcoming women and men’s basketball
The Colorado Buffaloes women’s and men’s basketball teams are off to a hot start! Come see them play in person at the CU Events Center in a pair of exciting matchups.
Learn more about DEI Impact Grants during virtual sessions
A series of virtual sessions in November and January will provide faculty and staff with more information about DEI Impact Grants and how to apply for them.
Research Updates
Scientists develop faster, cheaper way to count microbes, discover new antibiotics
91¸£ÀûÉç researchers have developed a new way of counting microorganisms that works 36 times faster than conventional methods, cuts plastic use more than 15-fold and substantially decreases the cost and carbon footprint of biomedical research. It could accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics.
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