Faculty/Staff Edition - Jan. 20, 2017

Ann Schmiesing has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. A professor of German and Scandinavian studies, Schmiesing has served as interim dean and vice provost since June 2016.

Sheryl Koutsis, Amy Lavens and Jennifer McDuffie were recently named the recipients of the annual Chancellor’s Employee of the Year Award, in recognition of exceptional job performance and remarkable contributions to the campus community.

In an effort to better support international students, the Task Force for International Student Success has scheduled several town hall meetings with faculty, staff and students. The task force hopes to gain insight on international student success.

The University Libraries and National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder have won the 2016 International Data Rescue Award.

Four graduating CU Boulder students have choreographed brand-new works for the spring showcase, "Catapult," examining everything from anxiety in modern times to the negative impact of processed food to the male gaze in Renaissance art.

In advance of the Jan. 25 Architecture Through the Decades event, CU Boulder Today caught up with Campus Architect Bill Haverly to chat about renowned architect Charles Klauder's style and what it means to the campus and CU’s reputation.