Faculty-Staff Edition—March 10, 2025
In Case You Missed It
Save the dates: “Is There Anything the Government Can’t Do? Executive Actions and Checks and Balances” on March 10 and “Universities and American Politics: Promise, Perils and Possibilities” on March 17.
Events & Exhibits
5 years after lockdown: CU Boulder panel to reflect March 13
Five years after CU Boulder’s campus closure, a panel will reflect on the lasting effects of COVID-19 and how art helps process crisis and healing. This event is free and open to the public.
View the total lunar eclipse through telescopes March 13
Join the party with a laser show and eclipse viewing from Sommers-Bausch Observatory telescopes. You won't see another one in the United States for a decade.
Learn about leadership at CU Boulder—pop in monthly
Pop by every second Wednesday of the month for a casual and informative meet-and-greet with the Center for Leadership. Connect with staff, discover ways to get involved and enjoy some fresh popcorn while you visit.
BFA invites campus to celebrate excellence award winners at April 2 ceremony
The Boulder Faculty Assembly is pleased to invite members of the campus community to attend this year’s ceremony in celebration of the recipients of the 2025 BFA Excellence Awards.
Research Updates
'You don't throw them in plastic bags or boxes.' Archaeologists, Indigenous scholars call on museums to better care for animal remains
Many Native American traditions in the American West place animals like bison or horses at the center of their spirituality and view them as relatives.
Did ChatGPT write this? No, but how would you know?
In her Writing in the Age of AI course, CU Boulder’s Teresa Nugent helps students think critically about new technology.
Storytelling, not statistics, can make STEM more inclusive
CU Boulder researcher Eva Pietri studies how stories can help address gender bias and create inclusivity.
LASP: Every planet and beyond
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft just whipped around Mars carrying the LASP-built SUDA instrument. When it arrives at its destination in 2030, it won’t be the first time a LASP instrument has been to Jupiter. In fact, LASP instruments have been to every planet in our solar system and beyond.