Faculty-Staff Edition - Feb. 26 2021

Lecturer Fatuma Emmad is the recipient of an award for leadership in changing systems of oppressions, violence and inequality. She will receive a cash prize to use in whatever way she believes will make the most impact in advancing racial justice.

The Center for Humanities & the Arts and the Center for Data and Digital Scholarship are naming Vilja Hulden to the first Faculty Fellowship in the Digital Humanities. Hulden, a historian, uses computational methods in her research and scholarly work.

Assistant Professor Maureen Lynch was recently awarded a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to improve scientific understanding of the causes and treatments of tumor-induced bone disease and more.

Congratulations to the Three Minute Thesis competition winners and to all the participants who competed on the virtual stage on Feb. 16. Read about the winners and watch the competition recording.

Whether it’s addressing a personal crisis or a nation in turmoil, bestselling author and social commentator David Brooks shared personal stories and bits of wisdom in a recent conversation with Chancellor Phil DiStefano. Here are some key takeaways.

Following her virtual talk at CU Boulder, psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author Esther Perel offers advice and opinions on topics ranging from relationships in the pandemic era to tips for entering a first serious relationship.

CWA will return virtually April 5–11 for its 73rd year. Among 29 events, the 2021 lineup will feature dialogue on a variety of topics including this year’s conference themes: racism in the U.S., healthcare and Generation Z.

Held virtually, the weekly CU Boulder Q&A sessions are a chance to hear status updates on campus COVID-19 impacts and ask questions. Log in at noon each Tuesday through the spring semester. The focus of the sessions alternates each week between students/families and faculty/staff.