Andrew “Metz” Metzroth can’t contain his joy when he talks about his new job as executive director of CU Presents—a role he says he’s long worked toward.
Deming Associate Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Wil Srubar—the first to hold the position—will focus on fostering innovation by offering education, mentorship and resources to faculty, postdocs and graduate students to drive the commercialization of intellectual property.
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, CU Boulder’s longest-established and highest-budget research institute, has appointed Scott Tucker as its new director of engineering. Tucker brings more than two decades of engineering and project management experience to the role.
Doreen Jokerst has accepted a new position as chief of police for the city of Overland Park, Kansas. There will be no disruption to public safety services at CU Boulder during Jokerst's transition.
Thomas Andrews, professor of history, has been appointed the faculty director of the Center of the American West. His appointment became effective in July.
Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation, will begin reporting directly to Chancellor Justin Schwartz, effective Aug. 30. Ruzzene currently reports to Provost Russell Moore.
Effective Aug. 26, Ann Schmiesing will be the interim chancellor at CU’s Denver campus, as announced by President Todd Saliman. Schmiesing currently serves as vice chancellor for academic resource management at CU Boulder.
Ryan Hayward, who holds the James and Catherine Patten Endowed Professorship of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was elected chair by the chemical and biological engineering department’s faculty.
