Faculty-Staff Edition - May 16, 2023

Black bears are common in Colorado, including in the Boulder foothills and, on rare occasions, campus. With winter approaching, they are out filling up on calories before hitting their dens for hibernation.

Whether you are seeking to unwind, reflect or self-improve this summer, the University Libraries have a number of reading options to occupy those hot summer days.

The Buff Undergraduate Success initiative made important progress this academic year on 11 projects focused on increasing retention and creating a sense of belonging for CU Boulder undergraduates. The team has its sights set on fall 2023.

In a recent forum with local leaders and federal partners, CU Boulder, including Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene, joined the conversation as a leader in research, innovation, workforce development and economic impact.

Cell biologist Gia Voeltz and theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey are among the more than 140 scientists elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2023.

Sixteen faculty members have been recognized by the Graduate School as outstanding graduate student mentors. Find out who! The faculty members were nominated by students, administrators, faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions.

Community Impact Grants and Micro Grants that were awarded this spring will positively impact science, music, literacy, ethics, and math education in Colorado K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations. Also funded were a community college research partnership, as well as arts and humanities programming.