Faculty-Staff Edition - Dec. 2, 2024
Research Updates
Finances a mess? Your shopping mentality might be the problem
Consumers who prioritize quantity over quality in purchases tend to spend more, borrow more and accumulate more debt, a new study shows.
Defying gravity...and the box office
CU Boulder Lecturer Marla Schulz examines the Broadway musical-turned-film Wicked and how the movie musical endures.
In Case You Missed It
Provost search committee announced, campus invited to listening sessions
Chancellor Justin Schwartz has selected the Provost Search Advisory Committee and invites the campus community to listening sessions in December.
Chancellor’s office invites nominations for Hazel Barnes Prize
One of the most prestigious awards at CU Boulder, the Hazel Barnes Prize focuses on the enriching relationship between teaching and research. Nominations are open through Feb. 28 for the 2025 prize.
Get a diversity, equity and inclusion seed grant—next info session Jan. 8
A call for proposals for seed grants that promote diversity, equity and inclusion and support the academic and career success of students, staff and faculty is now open. Attend one of four virtual info sessions to learn more.
Events & Exhibits
Make plans for the Holiday Festival—performances Dec. 6–8
Immerse yourself in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting tradition of performances for all ages.
Register by Jan. 2 to see author Isabel Wilkerson speak at MLK event
Join on Jan. 16 to hear Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, speak at CU Boulder’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. The first 100 students to register will receive a free copy of Wilkerson's book ”Caste.“