Faculty/Staff Edition - Feb. 23, 2017
Chancellor's Corner: No campus policy changes after new White House guidance on transgender rights
As you may be aware, the White House on Wednesday night rescinded previous guidance contained within a May 13, 2016, Dear Colleague Letter regarding transgender rights at K-12 and higher education campuses. This announcement does not alter existing federal or Colorado state law that provides discrimination protection for transgender people, nor will it change campus policies.
Campus Safety
Bike thief arrested, bikes recovered
Boulder Police Department has arrested a man suspected of stealing two bikes, one from CU Boulder's East Campus and another from Café Mexicali on Baseline Road. Both bikes have been returned to the rightful owners.
Campus resources for bed bug detection
Facilities Management and Environmental Health and Safety staff this month have treated two CU Boulder classrooms for the possible presence of bed bugs. Read to learn about the university's treatment methods and campus resources.
4 things everyone should know about naloxone
Knowing when and how to use naloxone (Narcan) can save lives. Here are a few things to know about overdose prevention and naloxone availability on campus.
Events & Exhibits

Through ancient models of poetry, music and art, the multimedia solo violin program "Personae" delves into the essence of human emotion in a modern context. Arranged and performed by Leslee Smucker.
Property Services to host live auction of property, equipment
CU Boulder Property Services will hold a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Saturday, March 11. Items will be available for preview beginning at 8 a.m., and the auction will begin at 9 a.m.
Irish folk group Danú brings toe-tapping tradition back to Macky
Back in Boulder by popular demand, Irish folk ensemble Danú performs an unforgettable evening of reels, ballads and other audience favorites from the Emerald Isle on Saturday, March 4, at Macky Auditorium.
Students to celebrate Engineering Days with egg drop, paper airplane contest and model rocket launches
As part of the annual Engineering Days, student teams in the engineering college Friday will participate in some fun activities, including an egg drop, a paper airplane contest and a model rocket contest. Come check it out.
Newsletter Block TitleHear the results of LMS evaluation surveys
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Hear the results of LMS evaluation surveys
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Campus constituents are invited to a town hall presentation to hear feedback and progress updates regarding the learning management system evaluation initative. Town hall sessions are offered Feb. 27 and March 1.
Newsletter Block TitleBaseline underpass construction impacts to increase
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Baseline underpass construction impacts to increase
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Those who travel along Baseline Road should be aware the third phase of the city’s underpass construction is set to begin the week of Feb. 27, bringing increased traffic impacts with it.
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What we're reading
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CU in the News
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Scientific American: Hot dispute emerges over first land bridge from North to South America
USA Today: From prehistoric pueblo comes modern-day find: Women empowered
Nature Magazine: These seven alien worlds could help explain how planets form