Faculty/Staff Edition - Oct. 12, 2016

Academic excellence and student climate shape fall 2016 Graduate School initiatives

On behalf of my colleagues in the Graduate School, I am delighted to present an update on CU Boulder graduate education and an introduction to fall 2016 Graduate School initiatives.

Self-care and campus resources: An event at the DSCC

Mind & Body Campus Community

Following last week's events on campus and in light of the importance of emotional and physical well-being, students, faculty and staff are invited to gather for self-care and to connect with campus support survices at the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC room 457) on Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Events & Exhibits

Former CDC director to address 'microbial terrorists' from Anthrax to Zika

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits

On Oct. 18, the BioFrontiers Institute will honor Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2016 Charlie Butcher Award. Dr. Gerberding was the first woman to be appointed Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). She will give a free talk “Fighting microbial terrorists: From Anthrax to Zika” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Two opportunities to hear from CU Regent At-Large candidates

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits

Do you know what a CU Regent does for the university? Before the ballots drop on Oct. 17, you may wish to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to hear from the two candidates for an at-large seat on the CU Board of Regents.

In Focus

Keith Maskus stands with a blackboard behind him.

Q&A: Maskus discusses transition from Boulder to Capitol Hill

Faculty in Focus Campus Community

Economics Professor Keith Maskus has been named chief economist for the U.S. Department of State. Maskus, a professor of distinction who also was the director of CU Boulder’s Program on International Development, is beginning the two-year appointment — based in Washington, D.C. — this month.