Faculty-Staff Edition - March 4, 2024
Faculty Takes
Now that Trump’s on the Colorado ballot, here’s what’s next
The Supreme Court ruled neither Colorado nor any other state can remove Donald Trump’s name from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment and actions leading up the the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Get Professor Doug Spencer’s take.
Campus Community
Continued efforts of the Sexual Misconduct Task Force
CU Boulder’s Sexual Misconduct Task Force, which supports the expansion of prevention efforts for reducing sexual harassment and violence on campus, invites the CU Boulder community to learn more at an open forum March 14.
Buffs All In is back!
For 24 hours on March 6, Buffs everywhere will unite behind CU Boulder students and researchers as they lead, innovate and make their impact felt like never before. Learn more about CU Boulder’s annual giving day.
Research Updates
CU Cancer Center leaders aim to use novel molecule to fight cancer
Tin Tin Su of CU Boulder and Antonio Jimeno of the CU School of Medicine say acceleration-initiative funds will help speed a promising, developed-in-Colorado cancer therapy for patients.
Geologists explore the hidden history of Colorado’s Spanish Peaks
A team from CU Boulder collected dozens of samples from across southeastern Colorado, and their results could help to answer an enduring mystery: What made Colorado's High Plains so high?
Toxic metal levels mostly minor after Marshall Fire
A new CU Boulder study found metal contamination in the soil near homes destroyed by the Marshall Fire didn’t reach dangerous levels.
Climate journalism is strong in hard-hit countries
Climate change has disproportionate impacts globally, and a new analysis identifies compelling coverage by news outlets in less-resourced countries, where reporting on the issue is done in unique and in-depth ways.
Events & Exhibits
Persevering Legacy event March 7 to promote diversity in performance
Persevering Legacy will showcase the talents of more than a dozen undergraduate and graduate students in a celebration of women-identifying composers from around the world.
Unlocking the secrets of hybrid work: Learn more March 19
Does hybrid work have you feeling confused? Join Lauren Harris of Organization and Employee Development for a 30-minute skill-builder “lunch and learn” for tips on thriving in a hybrid environment.
The first step in funding your innovation: Virtual conference April 1–4
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Week, focused on federal funding for early development of technologies, will feature networking opportunities, resources and experts from CU Boulder and national agencies: NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA and others.