Faculty-Staff Edition - June 9, 2022
Global climate justice advocate Sheila Watt-Cloutier will present a keynote address at the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. The solutions-focused inaugural event, co-hosted with United Nation Human Rights, is set for Dec. 1–4 on the CU Boulder campus.
Events & Exhibits
Understanding the historical context and significance of Juneteenth
Tina McDaniel, a retired human resource professional, passionate social justice advocate and diversity, equity and inclusion leader will lead an honest conversation about the remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth during a virtual event June 16.
News Headlines
US life expectancy still falling, Native Americans hardest hit
Life expectancy of Native Americans in the U.S. dropped by nearly five years during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research reveals. The study also found that while the rest of the developed world is rebounding in terms of life expectancy, the United States is not.
Preserving corridors between protected lands key to protecting wildlife, study shows
Researchers have created the first global map of where mammals are most likely to move between protected areas, such as national parks and nature preserves.
Methane leaks are a major factor in climate change. One startup wants to stop them
Escaped methane from oil and gas operations contributes more to climate change than previously thought. But a new CU Boulder-born startup, inspired by a 2005 Nobel Prize winning discovery, has devised a way to sniff out leaks in real time.
Campus Community
4 unique things to do in Colorado this summer
Need something to do over the summer? From quirky roadside attractions to national parks, here are a few unique things to check out in Colorado.
CU writing class brings generations together
In CU Boulder's intergenerational writing class, students discover a new richness to topics such as birth control, racism and the war on drugs when they have a chance to explore them alongside members of older generations who have lived through similar social upheavals. Community members are invited to apply.