Faculty-Staff Edition - May 5, 2022
Events & Exhibits
May 14: Presente! Latina legislative leadership in the Colorado General Assembly
During this CU on the Weekend lecture, Professor Celeste Montoya will discuss her research on increasing Latina legislative leadership in the Colorado General Assembly from 1970 to 2020.
Campus Community
Common curriculum committee wraps up forums, invites further input
The Common Curriculum Planning Committee worked throughout this academic year to develop a draft of the common curriculum’s learning objectives and outcomes. Comments on the draft proposal will be accepted throughout the summer and may be submitted via email.
Family’s Buff roots ‘sko’ deep
Three generations of the O’Donnell family—all attending the College of Arts and Sciences—will celebrate this year’s commencement.
News Headlines
Tree ‘Fitbits’ track urban growth, flowering, more
Low-cost “tree Fitbits” can pinpoint the precise timing of tree activities, like spring bloom or autumn leaf change, and more, according to a new CU Boulder study.
A surging glow in a distant galaxy could change the way we look at black holes
Several years ago, a supermassive black hole at the center of a far-away galaxy suddenly got a lot brighter. Now, scientists think they know why.
Deployable antenna could provide more powerful communications on smaller space satellites
As the space industry evolves its focus from large satellites to smaller ones with the same functionality, there is a growing need for the hardware to shrink as well. A group of seniors has helped meet that need.
The Conversation
Twenty-five states aren’t expected to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But limits on abortion in these places, too, make them uncertain refuges for people seeking abortions elsewhere. CU experts share on The Conversation.