Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 8, 2023
Regents approved a pair of action items aimed at advancing objectives of the CU Boulder Campus Master Plan related to increasing housing options for students, faculty and staff. Read about this and other items from the board’s Nov. 7–8 meeting.
Campus Community
CU Boulder launches search for new head of public safety
CU Boulder announced the launch of a search for a new associate vice chancellor for public safety—and with it the creation of a new Division of Public Safety.
Diversity, equity and inclusion update: November 2023 issue
Read about campus events and resources to celebrate Native American Heritage Month; leadership roles to strengthen campus work with Indigenous people; the anniversary of CU Boulder’s land acknowledgment; and more.
Buff women stun national champs in basketball season opener
The Colorado women’s basketball team pulled off a 92–78 victory over Louisiana State University, the reigning national champions. The Buffaloes excelled at the challenge even after the Tigers added the top two transfers in the country to its roster this offseason.
Events & Exhibits
Celebrate, honor veterans during Nov. 10 Veterans Day ceremony
CU Boulder will honor the nation’s veterans, including student, staff and faculty veterans, with a Veterans Day ceremony in the University Memorial Center. The event will feature speaker Ben Purser.
Research Updates
How a dirty litter box could slow you down as you age
Some people infected with the common, cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to be frail as they get older, new research shows.
Should AI read your college essay? It’s complicated
Artificial intelligence tools should never replace human admissions officers, says CU Boulder scientist Sidney D’Mello. But new research suggests these platforms could help colleges and universities identify promising students amid mountains of applications.
How animals get their stripes and spots
New CU Boulder research helps explain how sharp patterns form on zebras, leopards, tropical fish and other creatures. Their findings could inform the development of new high-tech materials and drugs.