Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 4, 2022
Campus Community
Regents hear updates on fall enrollment and employee retention
CU Boulder’s preliminary fall 2022 enrollment numbers show modest growth from fall 2021 but are coming in slightly lower than was projected in June. Read about this, employee retention and more from the Sept. 9 CU Board of Regents meeting.
Boulder Faculty Assembly approves proposed common curriculum
In its meeting Nov. 3, the CU Boulder faculty assembly approved a common curriculum-related resolution and passed a resolution to endorse teaching and clinical faculty promotion raises.
The history of daylight saving time
Some have said Benjamin Franklin first came up with the idea for daylight saving time. Others believe it was adopted so farmers could have more hours of sunlight to work in the field. As daylight saving time comes to a close on Sunday, Nov. 6, learn more about the history of the practice.
Daylight saving time ends: 6 tips to fall back this weekend
Our phones may automatically update as daylight saving time comes to an end, but our bodies aren’t always as quick to adapt. Get tips to help you fall back into standard time on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Tips for viewing the lunar eclipse, Leonids meteor shower
Beginning in the early hours of Nov. 8, people in Boulder will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. A little later in the month, Nov. 17–18, the Leonids meteor shower will light up the night sky. Fiske Planetarium's Francisco Salas discusses both events and offers tips on viewing the night sky.
Research in Your Backyard
A decade after legalizing cannabis in Colorado, here’s what we’ve learned
Ten years ago this week, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, making the state among the first in the nation to legalize the use and possession of recreational cannabis. Research since has revealed its risks and health benefits and shed light on how the burgeoning industry can improve.
Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November
Assistant Professor Matt Burgess discusses the political polarization of climate change and efforts to reduce it, as voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections.
Events & Exhibits
Women’s basketball to tip off season with matinee Nov. 7
The Buffs will open the 2022–23 season with a matinee at noon on Monday, Nov. 7. Enjoy “Lunch with the Buffs” with discounted tickets.