Faculty-Staff Edition - May 8, 2024
Campus Community
From the chancellor: Farewell, CU Boulder!
As Philip DiStefano closes his final semester as chancellor, he shares his gratitude and appreciation for all you have contributed to CU Boulder. Read more.
Path forward for college leadership to come from provost next week
Provost Russell Moore is continuing deliberations on restructuring the leadership of the College of Arts and Sciences and expects to announce a path forward the week of May 13.
Enrich your course with the Buffs One Read selection
Build community in your courses with resources on this year’s selection for Buffs One Read, “Solito: A Memoir,” by Javier Zamora. There’s a Canvas course and more tools to help you integrate this book.
CU Boulder to host international Fulbright Scholars
This summer, CU Boulder’s International English Center will welcome its second cohort of international Fulbright scholars bound for graduate studies at U.S. universities for a month-long program of academic skills and cultural orientation.
In Case You Missed It
Council discusses climate plan, energy plant at April meeting
At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed the next steps for the Climate Action Plan and proposed alternatives to the West District Energy Plant updates.
Research Updates
Is it fashion or costume? Sometimes it’s both
Associate Professor Markas Henry reflects on the sometimes vague or even non-existent line between clothing and show—a distintion that can blur at the annual Met Gala.
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
Researchers led by CU Boulder primatologist Michelle Sauther walked the paths of the Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa at night, keeping an eye out for the glowing eyes of galago primates, or bushbabies. The team's findings reveal troubling hints about how small animals may adapt to extreme temperatures.