Faculty/Staff Edition - Oct. 7, 2016
Campus & Community
Undergraduate experience motivates OUE changes
The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) has seen many changes over the past six months, all designed around a collaborative approach to improving the undergraduate experience.
Forever Buffs: Norlin's lasting call
In 1899, 23 years after the University of Colorado Boulder was established, a Greek professor began his career at the university. After three decades of service, 22 of which were as CU president, the school was forever changed.
Sky's the limit for business-minded Air Force officer
Ambitious goals can become a reality when backed by a supportive community and an encouraging environment. For Joey Arora, a CU Boulder student who studied business, his twofold goal of starting his own company and joining the U.S. Air Force was made possible by his internal drive and a network of supporters.
Mind & Body
Explore positive family interactions through FSAP's parenting workshop
Join the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program as they explore the approaches that are most likely to increase positive interactions and strong emotional connections in their family system.
Pink Life Saver Mobile Mammography Bus visits on third Thursdays
The Pink Life Saver, a mobile mammography program of University of Colorado Hospital, will be on the east campus (south of the ARCE building) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Research news
Turning brewery wastewater into battery power
CU Boulder engineers have developed an innovative bio-manufacturing process that uses a fungus in brewery wastewater to create the carbon-based materials needed to make energy storage cells.
Yeast gene rapidly evolves to attack viruses, researchers find
A gene in a type of yeast that has long been used in baking, brewing and winemaking may have positive implications for human health. Essentially, the gene in the ingested yeast can recognize and destroy attacking viruses within the human host.