Faculty-Staff Edition - March 16, 2018
Did we see you around in recent days? Captured in photos were folks shaving their tresses in the name of childhood cancer research, students catching rides on campus with Lucky Lifts, highlights shared by you in social media and more.
Campus Community
Spring Town Hall recap: Academic Futures a no-holds-barred invitation
Chancellor DiStefano set the stage for a reflection on the state of higher education and the university's approach to its future, inviting everyone to bring their most creative ideas of what CU Boulder could be.
CU Boulder named Tree Campus USA for 8th year in a row
The Arbor Day Foundation program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging employees and students in conservation goals.
Campus-Longmont partnership wins Boulder County sustainability grant
The resulting pilot will train staff and residents on the installation of efficient water and energy fixtures to reduce emissions and utility costs while increasing social equity and workforce development opportunities.
9 schools join CU Boulder in push for active learning in undergraduate math education
Led by the School of Education and Department of Mathematics, universities have joined a five-year award aimed to help undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees succeed in introductory mathematics.
Events & Exhibits
New Venture Challenge track competitions underway
The NVC track competitions are underway, with events for the creative, information technology, research and development, and general tracks March 19–22. The championships will be April 4.
Alumni award nominations due April 4
One of the university's longest-standing traditions, the Alumni Association awards honor CU Boulder alumni, faculty, staff and students each fall to kick off Homecoming weekend.
Canceled: Faculty SPACE lunch March 23
This Faculty Leadership Institute series is an opportunity to socialize and discuss topics of importance, bringing faculty together and building community. Join the next lunch April 6.
United Launch Alliance chief tackles self-sustaining space economy in March 20 talk
Tory Bruno will host a seminar on ULA's vision for a self-sustaining space economy and transforming the future of space launch during a visit to campus.