Faculty-Staff Edition - April 29, 2024
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who graduated in May 2024, leaving inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Campus Community
Get your professional development on the books
Staff and faculty are invited to explore trainings on productivity, communication, hybrid work, inclusivity and leadership.
Accreditation midcycle assurance filing needs campus review by May 10
CU Boulder staff, faculty and students are encouraged to review a draft assurance argument for a June accreditation filing to the Higher Learning Commission.
Faculty Takes
A new star is about to appear in the night sky. Here’s how to catch a glimpse
Nearly 3,000 light-years away, two stars dancing around each other are about to put on a beautiful show for people on Earth. Astrophysicist David Wilson gives his take on why this is an event you don't want to miss.
Research Updates
Robots can’t outrun animals (yet). A new study explores why
Researchers examined data from dozens of studies and found that, in almost all cases, animals could beat their robot counterparts in a footrace. CU Boulder roboticist Kaushik Jayaram hopes the study will inspire engineers to learn how to build more adaptable robots.
Sky’s the limit for interdisciplinary teams awarded New Frontiers planning grants
The Research & Innovation Office, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Education announced New Frontiers Grant awards to foster new, interdisciplinary research directions.
Events & Exhibits
From Chaos to Calm—A ‘lunch and learn’ May 7
Join the Ombuds Office and Melissa Kinzler, a dispute resolution expert, for a bite-sized virtual “lunch and learn” program focused on how to help parties move from chaos to calm.