Faculty-Staff Edition—June 10, 2025
At a regional plenary of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, co-sponsored by CU Boulder, speakers called for action that centers human stories, local wisdom and nature-based solutions to break the cycle of environmental injustice.
Campus Community
Chancellor Justin Schwartz announces new campus leadership appointments
Chancellor Justin Schwartz elevated Ann Schmiesing from interim to senior vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and appointed Janel Forde as the new senior vice chancellor for operations.
Dean Robert McDonald to take position in Texas
Dean Robert McDonald of University Libraries has accepted a leadership position at the University of Texas. His last day at CU Boulder will be June 30.
Regent Award nominations due Aug. 1
The University of Colorado Board of Regents is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 honorary degrees, university medals and distinguished service awards.
Anthropologists awarded major early-career development support
CU Boulder scholars William Taylor and Fernando Villanea have been named 2025 National Science Foundation CAREER award winners.
Events & Exhibits
Celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth
Join the campus and local communities in celebration of Juneteenth with music, parades, cookouts, dialogues and more.
Learn about the National AI Research Resource June 17
NAIRR is a great way for CU Boulder researchers to start exploring AI or scale up existing projects without needing one's own big infrastructure. It can also give researchers a competitive edge in grant proposals. Join a webinar to learn more.
CU Night in Downtown Boulder to return June 25
Join CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz, local elected officials and Sundance Film Festival representatives for CU Night in Downtown Boulder, an evening filled with community engagement, insightful discussions and entertainment.
Molly Valentine Dierks' art projection viewable in Denver through June
Every night in June, imagery of thousands of birds in mesmerizing formations will be projected onto the Daniels & Fisher Clocktower in a video piece by artist and faculty member Molly Valentine Dierks.
Research Corner
Honeybees are dying in record numbers. This scientist is racing to save them
American honeybee colonies have declined by more than 60% this year. A CU Boulder entomologist is racing to find a solution.
Outdoor recreation offers path to community resilience
CU Boulder’s Rural Technical Assistance program helps rural Colorado towns use their natural assets to strengthen local economies, deepen partnerships and define their own futures.
The Conversation
Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? CU clinic has advice
End-of-life planning today includes making sure your loved ones have access to digital photos, email archives and social media accounts. A student-run clinic at CU Boulder was launched to help. Read from experts Dylan Thomas Doyle and Jed Brubaker on The Conversation.
Federal Updates