Faculty/Staff Edition - Feb. 3, 2017
Campus Community
Chancellor's Corner: Lessons learned from handling of Tumpkin domestic violence case
Today, Sports Illustrated published an article on domestic violence allegations against former assistant football coach Joe Tumpkin, who resigned on Jan. 27. CU administrators had knowledge of allegations of abuse in December but believed it was premature to take personnel action then because there was no restraining order, criminal charges, civil action or other documentation of the allegation. We regret these allegations were not reported sooner to OIEC.
From VC Fiez: Maintaining momentum in research, innovation in uncertain times
In recent weeks, the tenor of conversations about events shaping our nation has intensified noticeably. As a member of the campus’ leadership, I wanted to reach out to let you know we are closely monitoring how changes might affect our research community.
Evaluating our campus learning management system: RFP released
Mary Kraus and Larry Levine update the campus community on the learning management system evaluation initiative, including recent progress and next steps.
Beyond Boulder: Bridging the gap to prosperity
Student volunteers with the CU Boulder chapter of Bridges to Prosperity have launched a crowdfunding campaign to build pedestrian bridges in Swaziland and Bolivia.
Events & Exhibits
A unique musical work composed for string quartet and Native American flute, "Anthem of the Ancestors" tells the history of North America's first peoples from a personal Native American perspective. Premieres Feb. 3 and 4.
Law School to host panel discussion on environmental policies under Trump
Join University of Colorado Law School on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for a discussion with environmental leaders and law faculty about the challenges and opportunities facing environmental organizations under the new administration.
Visiting professor to speak on writing affect, composing precarity
On Thursday, Feb. 9, Kathleen Stewart, chair and professor at University of Texas at Austin, will speak on affect: the ordinary, the senses, and modes of ethnographic engagement based on curiosity and attachment.
Former tribal chair to discuss 2016 Oregon wildlife refuge takeover
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, former Chairwoman Charlotte Roderique of the Burns Paiute tribe in eastern Oregon will speak at CU Boulder regarding the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge armed takeover in 2016.