Faculty/Staff Edition - Nov. 10, 2017

Today's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Glenn Miller Ballroom featured a standing ovation for two WWII vets and Rear Admiral Rick Snyder as the keynote speaker.
Campus Community
Chancellor's Corner: Tax reform proposals in U.S. Congress, potential impacts on higher education
The legislative proposals to change U.S. tax code currently circulating on Capitol Hill have potential impacts for higher education. CU leadership is sharing our concerns with our federal delegation, and I wanted to share this information with our community as well.
Campus announces distinguished research lecturers, employees of the year
Congratulations go to Elspeth Dusinberre and Christopher N. Bowman, Distinguished Research Lectureship awardees; and Carol Bender, Vanessa Dunn and Ed von Bleichert, the Chancellor's Employee of the Year Award recipients.
November events: Coming up on campus...and off
November events on campus include workshops on inclusive pedagogy with expert Kelly Mack; CU volleyball faculty and staff appreciation games; and one of the Alumni Association's most anticipated events, CU Night at Zoo Lights.
Nominate an 'open educator' by Nov. 27
Know a faculty member or instructor who exemplifies the use of open educational resources in the classroom? CU Student Government and the University Libraries have an award for that.
Research News
Social media key for tracking flu, Zika, depression and more, says new book
Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms are becoming tools for tracking flu, Zika and other illnesses, signaling looming epidemics faster than public health agencies once could.
Research & Creative Work annual report released
The report, available online and in print, highlights research and creative work from the past year, illustrating the depth and range in innovation and scholarship taking place across campus.
Newsletter Block TitleHeading to the slopes?
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Heading to the slopes?
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If you're trying figure out the best way to get to the slopes this season, consider the CU Ski Bus. It provides faculty, staff and students an affordable, convenient way to get to the I-70 resorts and back. This season the bus will go to Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail on different weekends from mid-November through early April.
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What We're Reading
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Pushing Boundaries: Student researchers aim lasers at bacteria in quest for better antibiotics
Joe Klecker wins individual title; women's team earns region crown
How Colorado's Derek McCartney was the perfect match to save a Nebraska fan's life
Army ROTC enrichment activities develop well-rounded cadets
Campus Q&A: Student-cadet Brooke Robinson on #ILookLikeAnEngineer