Faculty-Staff Edition - March 16, 2022
Campus Community
After 100 years, university recognized Lucile Berkeley Buchanan
History overlooked Lucile Berkeley Buchanan, the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Colorado. A dogged CU journalist, Polly McLean, brought her back to the fore.
Wildlife commissioner strives to listen to all voices
CU Boulder ecologist Karen Bailey, who serves on the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission, aims to listen to advocates as she handles a range of matters important for ranchers, farmers, predator management and more.
Funding awarded to top female student founders at women’s prize night
The next wave of female-driven innovation was on full display at a recent New Venture Challenge event, where five ventures pitched startups involving 3D-printed dental aligners, camps for at-risk kids negatively impacted by social media, a mental health app for college students, a data platform for small-scale social media influencers and more.
CU Boulder precollege programming, JILA labs awarded federal funding
CU Boulder’s precollege programming and high-impact physics research and education will receive additional funding as part of the recently passed $1.5 trillion federal appropriations omnibus bill for the 2022 fiscal year.
News Headlines
New method could lead to cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
A new tool developed by CU Boulder researchers could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or building materials.
Events & Exhibits
Concert March 30 to feature CU Wind Symphony, Boulder Altitude Directive
Pendulum New Music invites you to its next performance featuring new music by CU Boulder composers—everything from chamber works inspired by the pastel colors of French Impressionism to funky brass fanfares and loud industrial marches.
Construction Diversity Summit coming to CU Boulder April 1
A free event will bring together companies and students from around the state to discuss diversity-related issues in construction, build empathy within the workforce and bring forward solutions to help construction employers and employees navigate the industry.