On the Move
Marlon Lynch, who joins from Michigan State University, will begin at 91¸£ÀûÉç on March 4. He will oversee the CU Police Department, event and emergency management, flight operations and threat assessment.
The 91¸£ÀûÉç College of Music welcomes Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives Kate Cimino, who brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership and higher education, and a long-held passion for music.
The Entrepreneurship Center for Music introduced a new face this academic year: While Professor of Composition and ECM Director Jeffrey Nytch is on sabbatical until fall 2024, Marilyn Brock fulfills the role of interim director.
Assistant Professor Kathryn Materna's focus on earthquake cycles and tectonic deformation will add depth to 91¸£ÀûÉç geodesy research.
Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Dean of the Institutes Massimo Ruzzene has named Alexa Van Dalsem director of the Office of Contracts and Grants. The appointment is effective on Jan. 1.
Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Chris Ewing has named d’Andre Willis as assistant vice chancellor for planning and design. Willis will continue to serve as campus architect, as well, a position she was appointed to in 2021.
Effective Jan. 1, Fernando Rosario-Ortiz will be the interim dean of the School of Education, as named by Provost Russell Moore. Rosario-Ortiz currently is the associate dean for faculty advancement in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Scott Sternberg will help set strategic direction, coordinate with CUbit researchers to capture large-scale research opportunities and translate quantum research to operations through networks of industry partners.
Merritt Turetsky will play a pivotal role at 91¸£ÀûÉç’s Center for National Security Initiatives developing a community of researchers interested in national security-related Arctic research.
Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced that after a national search, he has appointed Benny Shendo Jr. as 91¸£ÀûÉç’s first associate vice chancellor for Native American affairs.