Faculty-Staff Edition—Oct. 6, 2025

Love the music and laser shows at Fiske? They're the work of a dedicated team of students led by CU Boulder astronomy alum Jeremy Osowski.

Culture Crawl is on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Here's everything you need to know to about attending.

Discussed at the Boulder Faculty Assembly's Oct. 2 meeting were the chancellor's task force on faculty compensation, yearly priorities and an administrator's performance evaluation.

Justin Schwartz invites nominations for the 2025 Chancellor's Employee of the Year Awards—due by Oct. 17. Faculty, staff and students may participate in the nomination process. Learn more.

Whether you're looking to enhance your communication, improve team dynamics, learn best practices for faculty searches or prepare for future roles, these sessions are designed to help you thrive.

Join Disability Services in Access+ for this faculty-centered presentation on Alternate Format. The group will discuss the general process for students requesting alternate format, what some common types of alternate format may include and how to best prepare your course materials.

Got a packed schedule and low energy? Join Medical Services' Nutrition team for a quick, bite-size session on how to eat well—even on your busiest days. Registered dietitians will share simple, practical tips to fuel your workday. Join in person for a free, healthy catered lunch (limited to 20 spots) or tune in virtually via Zoom.

Celebrate Open Access Week by joining the University Libraries Oct. 21–23 and make your research more visible and impactful. Get hands-on help uploading your scholarly work to CU Scholar, enjoy snacks and coffee, and contribute to a more equitable academic community through open access.

Join CU Boulder at the Dairy Arts Center for the Lab Venture Challenge Community Showcases, where CU innovators will pitch their most promising early-stage projects in bio- and physical sciences to a panel of judges and a live audience. The startups will be competing for a share of $750,000 in grants.

As of Oct. 24, Michelle Alexander's Nov. 5 talk has been canceled.