The Week Ahead: Celebration of life for Rudy Horne and more
The Week Ahead, a series geared toward faculty and staff, provides reminders, events and possible items for the docket. Coming up in the next few days are the deadline to RSVP for Proposal Budgeting 101, a talk by a Penn State compliance officer, a celebration of life for one of our alumni and more.
Peruse the employee learning and development spring catalog
Each year, Human Resources provides opportunities for faculty and staff to expand their knowledge, learn new skills or enhance overall wellbeing. The spring 2018 catalog is now available online.
Add your unit’s camp offering to the campus directory
Families in the area are looking ahead to camp options this summer for kids, so add yours to the listings page, which will be promoted in CU Boulder Today.
Take a look at paid research opportunities offered on campus
Several labs on campus offer opportunities for community members, from children to adults, to participate in paid CU Boulder research. See if you qualify for any of the studies.
Brain Awareness Week March 12–16
In celebration of International Brain Awareness Week, CU Boulder will offer a series of brain-related events, including public lectures by expert faculty.
St. Baldrick’s Day March 12
For the 11th year in a row, join The Herd and the St. Baldrick's Foundation by the UMC fountains from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. The Herd raised over $18,000 last year and had 76 shaves.
Academic Technology Showcase March 13
Have a teaching and learning idea that's been percolating? Looking for ways to get your ideas jump-started? Drop by for a showcase and enjoy some breakfast treats while you're there!
Law and ethics at Penn State: Reflections of a higher ed compliance officer March 13
Ever wonder what goes in to a university's ethics and compliance program? Penn State's Regis Becker will discuss ethics and compliance in the often-challenging higher ed environment.
Register by March 14: Proposal Budgeting 101
Stressed about developing budgets for proposals? The Proposal Budgeting 101 workshop on Thursday, March 22, can help. RSVP by 5 p.m. on March 14.
Advisor Day March 14
For those who registered, it's Advisor Day on March 14. This is a conference-style event, an opportunity for advisors and student-support professionals to participate in professional development, network and learn new strategies and techniques.
Spring Town Hall March 15
Join Chancellor Phil DiStefano for the university’s spring town hall, where he will discuss higher education’s challenges and opportunities, followed by a panel discussion about Academic Futures. Can't attend in person? Catch the livestream starting at 3 p.m.
Pop-Up Food Pantry March 15
Do you have enough to eat? Are you worried about a friend or CU student who might be in a similar situation? Visit the Dennis Small Cultural Center in UMC 457 from 2 to 4 p.m. to shop for groceries at a free pop-up pantry.
Nowruz 2018: Persian New Year Celebration March 16
Stop by the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom from 6 p.m. to midnight to celebrate the annual Nowruz celebration. This year features Arpege, K-von, DJ Taba and several other traditional performances.
A celebration of life: Rudy Horne
Join a memorial celebration of life for CU Boulder alumnus Rudy Horne, a highly respected and beloved community member and educator who touched the lives of many. At CU Boulder, he received his master's in applied mathematics and physics and his doctorate in applied mathematics, making him the first African American to graduate with a doctorate from Applied Mathematics. The Rudy Lee Horne Memorial Fellowship Fund has been established in his honor to provide graduate fellowship support for students in Applied Mathematics at CU Boulder.