Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 1, 2021
Campus Community
7 campus events to mark your calendar for this fall
The Health and Wellness Summit, Family Weekend, Diversity and Inclusion Summit, Homecoming and more––there's always something happening at CU Boulder! Don't miss these seven events.
Coaching a heart and soul team—Get to know Taylor Stratton
Her work centers around a campus treasure, Ralphie. Health and safety are her top priorities. And while she cherishes quiet sunrise moments at Folsom Field, the extrovert tends to seek out office visits and chats. Learn more about Taylor Stratton.
News Headlines
Why charter schools are not as ‘public’ as they claim to be
Charter school enrollment grew during the pandemic. But behind these schools’ rising popularity is a history of harsh discipline, inaccessibility and targeted marketing. Professor Kevin Welner shares on The Conversation.
As heat waves intensify, tens of thousands of US classrooms will be too hot for students to learn in
America’s public schools, which are more than 40 years old on average, are not equipped to handle rising temperatures due to climate change, a new study reveals. Professor Paul Chinowsky shares on The Conversation.
Colorado business leaders are cautious, still optimistic about recovery
Colorado business leaders have curbed their optimism about the state economy, but still remain confident in its recovery. This is according to the latest edition of the Leeds Business Confidence Index.
Scientists studying polar ice melt receive $13 million
With National Science Foundation funding, CU Boulder is joining an interdisciplinary team of researchers aiming to understand the future of imperiled regions of the world.