Faculty-Staff Edition - April 18, 2022
Buff Bulletin Board
News Headlines
How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose
Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine has put the weapons in the news. Next-generation versions under development could dramatically alter national and global security. Aerospace engineer Iain Boyd shares on The Conversation.
How to print a robot from scratch: New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids
Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products—from robots to wearable electronic devices.
Campus Community
Announcing the 2022 Marinus Smith Award recipients
Twenty-three faculty and staff members were recognized this year through the Marinus Smith Awards for the positive impacts they have made on their students. See who they are.
CU Boulder announces recipients of 2022 Campus Sustainability Awards
A number of individuals and departments are receiving recognition for innovations that directly reduce the university's ecological footprint, enhancements that build social cohesion and equity, and/or efforts that integrate sustainability into the culture of Boulder and local communities. Help celebrate the winners at the Campus Sustainability Summit on April 21.
Number of all-gender bathrooms expands on campus
The university is expanding the number of all-gender bathrooms available to students, faculty and staff and individuals and families who visit the CU Boulder campus.
CU Boulder prepares for next steps in online and distance education
With the announcement by the CU system regarding changes to its online strategy, CU Boulder leaders are embarking on next steps to integrate these changes into the campus’s online strategy, announced a year ago.
New diversity fund immortalizes first African American graduate of CU College of Music
The Genevieve McVey Wisner Memorial Scholarship Fund—named in honor of the lifelong activist and pioneering music educator—will provide undergraduate and graduate scholarship awards for underrepresented music students.
Events & Exhibits
Presenting a history of America’s public lands April 21
This event is free and open to the public and will include a book overview by author and Professor Emeritus John Leshy, followed by a panel discussion. Registration is required.
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