Faculty-Staff Edition - Jan. 28, 2022

As the campus community got back into the groove of in-person learning, it was treated to fresh snow, burritos, donuts and—most of all—reconnection.
Campus Community
Kristie Soares becomes co-director of LGBTQ studies at CU Boulder
Kristie Soares, assistant professor of women and gender studies, has accepted the position of co-director of LGBTQ studies at CU Boulder.
News Headlines
ICYMI: As tensions in Ukraine increase, researcher worries for its people
This week, tensions in Eastern Europe escalated as Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack against Ukraine. “What about the people who will have to carry the burden of a war?” asks CU Boulder's John O'Loughlin who has spent 30 years studying the political attitudes of everyday Ukrainians.
Events & Exhibits
CU Philharmonia to honor Florence Price in newly imagined orchestration Feb. 8
As part of a weekend honoring diverse women composers, join a full orchestration of “Seven Miniatures for Piano” comprising seven standalone pieces—each revealing different facets of Florence Price’s creative personality.
Join a performance of the CU Symphony Orchestra Feb. 10
The CU Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a diverse repertoire, including symphonies and large-scale orchestral works by major composers, at Macky Auditorium. Get tickets and plan to attend.