Faculty/Staff Edition - July 20, 2017
Campus Community
From the Provost and SVC: It's time for a key discussion of our future
The interim appointment of Jim White as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences provides a key opportunity for our community to explore the goals, vision and roadmap for the future of the college and our university.
Tuition benefit for dependents expands to all 4 campuses
Have a dependent who attends or would like to attend CU? Starting fall 2017, dependents of eligible CU Boulder employees can receive up to $2,430 toward tuition at any CU campus.
University Perspective Program applications due Aug. 11
Interested in engaging with campus and university leaders to learn more about the inner workings of the CU system? Apply now for the esteemed University Perspective Program.
Research News
Opioids, obesity—not 'despair deaths'—raising mortality rates for whites
Mortality researchers are challenging the idea that economically influenced "despair deaths" are killing middle-aged white men, pointing to prescription painkillers and obesity instead.
Discovery could lead to fewer side effects, better results for cancer patients
A revelation involving the damage radiation-exposed cells from cancer treatments can do to healthy cells, causing side effects, could be good news for patients.
Colorado economic indicators continue strong growth in Q2
New business filings exhibited strong growth year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, raising future employment expectations.
Events & Exhibits
Catalyze CU to culminate with celebratory pitch event July 27
CU Boulder's summer startup accelerator Catalyze CU welcomed its fourth round of participants in May. Now the teams are set to give five-minute pitches at Demo Day.
Beat the heat at Water World
The Alumni Association has secured a special ticket price and exclusive evening access for July 29, so don't miss out!
Safety
The city of Boulder will step up enforcement of traffic laws July 24 to 28. While spring and fall campaigns are in conjunction with CU Boulder, this summer effort will be more broad around the city.