Faculty/Staff Edition - May 23, 2017
Campus Community
CU Boulder honored for positive impact of international students on nation’s economy
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented the University of Colorado Boulder with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony Monday in Washington, D.C. CU Boulder, the only institution of higher education to receive this year’s award, was specifically called out for prioritizing international education and doubling international student enrollment over the past five years.
Religion in the digital age focus of new research
27 teams complete Infrastructure and Safety Mentorship Program
Now wrapping up its fifth year, the Infrastructure and Safety Mentorship Program is designed to provide pertinent staff with professional and personal development as part of a mentor-mentee team.
Libraries pledge support to CU Boulder authors publishing in Elementa
The CU Boulder Libraries Open Access Fund will fund a minimum of five articles written by CU Boulder authors as a gesture of support for Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.
Events and more
Advocating inclusion in tech: Former Obama advisor to share lessons learned
On May 31, Ruthe Farmer, former senior policy advisor for tech inclusion in the Obama Administration, will share the story of her unconventional 16-year career as an advocate for tech and engineering education and equity.
RTD announces expanded routes, seeks feedback
RTD has added service to Denver International Airport and expanded service to and from Longmont, as of May 21. Provide feedback via the RTD survey to help guide future route and service decisions.
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Newsletter Block TitleApplications for TRESTLE Scholar Program due May 25
STEM faculty and instructors are invited to explore infusing research into course design in the TRESTLE Scholar Program. The fall program offers hands-on practice in a supportive community to get your feet wet with active learning and/or curricular design. Applications are due Thursday, May 25.
Newsletter Block TitleStill looking for summer camps?
Did you know that CU Boulder faculty and staff receive discounts on summer camps through Camp Shakespeare and CU Science Discovery? Spots are filling up fast!
Use code CU2017AFF for CU Science Discovery.
Use code BUFFBARD2017 for Camp Shakespeare (code expires May 31).