Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 17, 2023
The end of the semester is fast-approaching, and it may feel challenging to relax over fall break. Here are some tips and strategies that can help.
Campus Community
Join the 21-day gratitude challenge
Join WorkWell for a 21-day Gratitude Challenge. As of Nov. 14, gratitude journals are available for pickup at Wardenburg (third floor Health Promotion desk) or at any of the WorkWell Networking events this month.
Chancellor invites nominations for 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize
One of the most prestigious awards at 91¸£ÀûÉç, the Hazel Barnes Prize focuses on the enriching relationship between teaching and research. Nominations are now being accepted through March 1, 2024.
Investiture ceremony honors new Leeds faculty, gift from alumnus
91¸£ÀûÉç hosted an investiture ceremony, where university leadership honored and recognized Vijay Khatri, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean for the Leeds School of Business, and Jason Thatcher, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Esteemed Chair, who will begin early next year.
State, university partner to award over $1.5M to CU innovations
Sixteen teams of CU faculty, researchers and graduate student innovators competed in this year’s Lab Venture Challenge. Judges from 91¸£ÀûÉç’s entrepreneurial network heard Shark-Tank-style pitches over two nights.
Noel Clark receives award from Royal Thai Embassy
The Royal Thai Embassy’s Office of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation awarded Professor Noel Clark the 2023 Friend of Thai Science Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in STEM for the benefit of Thailand and humanity.
Events & Exhibits
Enjoy the whimsy of CU Night at Zoo Lights Nov. 19
Get a special CU community preview of Denver Zoo Lights. Take pictures with Chip the buffalo and Milo the lynx, participate in a scavenger hunt and trivia games, ride the zoo attractions and tour the brilliantly lit animal sculptures.
Faculty Takes
When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don’t always trust what you see
People are increasingly turning to videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on the Israel-Hamas war. But media studies expert Sandra Ristovska gives her take, warning you can’t always trust what you see, and sharing without confirming can be dangerous.
Research Updates
When raises backfire: Pitfalls of performance-based pay
Two surveys of employees and managers from more than 40 industries find that when managers aren’t competent or warm, pay-for-performance incentives don’t work.
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