Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 4, 2022
Campus Community
CU Board of Regents discusses student retention, other business
Topics at the Nov. 3–4 regents meeting included student retention, more Spanish language resources for students, the use of fetal stem cells in research and several faculty and alumni awards. Read more.
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.
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.