Faculty-Staff Edition - June 18, 2024
Faculty Takes
5 things to know about Juneteenth
Ashleigh Lawrence Sanders, a professor of African American history, shares insights on the significance of Juneteenth and how celebrations and observances have evolved since its recognition as a national holiday.
Why gas prices could spike in Colorado this summer
Global trends and federally mandated reformulated gas are two factors that may push gas prices up. Sanjai Bhagat, a finance professor in the Leeds School of Business, gives his take.
Research Updates
Horsepower: Professor unveils a new history of horses
In his upcoming book, “Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History,” William Taylor writes that today’s world has been molded by humans’ relationship to horses.
Wear it, then recycle: Designers make dissolvable textiles from gelatin
Researchers at the ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder hope their DIY machine will help designers around the world experiment with making their own, sustainable fashion and other textiles from a range of natural ingredients—maybe even the chitin in crab shells or agar-agar from algae.
Campus Community
Volunteers needed for Buffalo Summer Experience
The Buffalo Summer Experience allows new students to connect with campus and fellow Buffs before the fall semester begins. Support incoming Buffs by volunteering. Roles include assisting with student and family check-in, helping with enrollment prep, providing directional support and more.
CU Boulder engineering graduate program ranked No. 23 by US News
CU Boulder is among the top 25 engineering graduate programs in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025.
Help reduce nutrient and E. coli contamination in Boulder Creek
At CU Boulder, we are fortunate to have beautiful waterways, including Boulder Creek, and keeping these waterways healthy requires our collective effort.
Events & Exhibits
Managing imposter syndrome and how to thrive in spite of it: Join June 25
This presentation will cover how imposter syndrome can cripple your path to success. Learn strategies to overcome feelings of self-doubt and increase your confidence in and ownership of your strengths.
Delight in Shakespeare’s sitcom
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s “Merry Wives of Windsor” leans into classic TV comedies. The production will run July 6 to Aug. 11 in the Roe Green Theatre.
Save the date: Health & Wellness Summit Nov. 12–13
Health and Wellness Services is hosting its seventh Health & Wellness Summit this fall. Faculty and staff who are interested in presenting at the summit should submit a proposal by Aug. 1. Vendors who are interested in participating in the Employee Benefits Fair should submit a request form by Aug. 15.
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The Associated Press: Jazz, justice and Juneteenth: Wynton Marsalis and Bryan Stevenson join forces to honor Black protest
The New York Times: Mars Got Cooked by a Recent Solar Storm
USA Today: Tony Evans resignation is yet another controversy for celebrity pastors in USA
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