Faculty-Staff Edition - March 7, 2018

The campus is seeking undergraduates for the McNair Scholars Program, which serves first-generation and low-income students in preparation for graduate school. Faculty may nominate, and students who believe they are eligible may complete a preliminary application.
Campus Community
Academic Futures: Notes from a great conversation, March 7 edition
Orrie Gartner, director of operations and cloud infrastructure for the Office of Information Technology, speaks on the role of technology in the Academic Futures education mission.
Fall 2018 Employee Learning and Development catalog now available
Human Resources provides regularly opportunities for faculty and staff to expand their knowledge, learn new skills or enhance their overall wellbeing. The fall 2018 catalog is now available online.
Colorado skiers set for NCAA championships
The 65th annual NCAA Skiing Championships are beginning today, March 7, with the 20-time champion Buffaloes looking for a ninth title under head coach Richard Rokos.
Events & Exhibits
Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon March 8
On International Women's Day, drop in on this free event to create and improve Wikipedia articles related to women in the arts. Guidance will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers.
Law and ethics at Penn State: Reflections of a higher ed compliance officer
Ever wonder what goes in to a university's ethics and compliance program? On March 13, Penn State's Regis Becker will discuss ethics and compliance in an often-challenging environment.
Stop by the academic technology showcase March 13
Have a teaching and learning idea that's been percolating? Looking for ways to get your ideas jump-started? Drop by for a showcase and enjoy some breakfast treats while you're there!
Inaugural nationalism vs. globalism debate to be hosted on campus April 2
The Steamboat Institute will host an April 2 debate at CU Boulder on the issues of nationalism and globalism, featuring former Mexican President Vicente Fox and Brexit architect Nigel Farage.
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Reminder: Give your feedback on the library dean finalists
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Surveys to provide feedback on the three finalists for the dean of University Libraries position will be open until 8 a.m. Friday, March 9. Be involved: Give your input.
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Nominate for the CU Involvement Award
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Recognize a student, student organization, staff or faculty member exemplifying leadership and passion across the Boulder community by nominating them for a CU Involvement Award.
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CU in the Media
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The Denver Channel: Revolutionary gene therapy created in Colorado to start clinical trials soon
Colorado Public Radio: Conservative Professors Say They're Alone In A Sea Of Liberals
Associated Press: Science Says: Arctic not so chill this record warm winter