Faculty/Staff Edition - Nov. 11, 2016
When Bernard Amadei joined the CU Boulder faculty in 1982, his research focus was mainly in the field of geologic and geotechnical engineering but after his first trip to rural Belize, he had a change of heart and knew he needed to do more. The CU Board of Regents named the Engineers Without Borders founder a CU Distinguished Professor this week.
Alumni report high satisfaction with their degrees, above-average salaries
A recent survey of nearly 11,000 graduates found that 96 percent are very to somewhat satisfied with their CU Boulder education and related opportunities. Over 80 percent said their work was somewhat or strongly related to their education.
Ready for launch: Instrument suite to assess space weather
Solar flares could damage satellites, trigger radio blackouts and even threaten the health of astronauts by penetrating spacecraft shielding. That's why scientists are on a quest to better understand space weather, and a soon-to-launch instrument package will help.
Partial road closure: Kittredge Loop
A small section of the Kittredge Loop will be closed to all traffic from Nov. 14 to 23.
Events & Exhibits
CU Night at Zoo Lights
Join the Alumni Association for one of the year's most-anticipated events: CU Night at Zoo Lights. On Sunday, Nov. 27, you and your family will get a special CU-themed sneak peek at the Denver Zoo’s brilliantly-lit animal sculptures and displays.
CU Ski Bus tickets now available
The 2016-17 ski season is right around the corner! Get your CU bus tickets now before they sell out.
ATLAS Speaker Series presents Umar Saif
One of "MIT Technology Review's" 35 Top Young Innovators of 2011 and founder of Pakistan's largest startup incubator, Umar Saif will lecture on leveraging technology for human need.
Mother of CU basketball player to be honored in Veterans Day halftime ceremony
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Tresse King will be honored in a halftime ceremony at today's basketball season opener, where her son George King will be playing guard for the Buffs.