Faculty-Staff Edition - Aug. 28, 2024
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and WorkWell are offering free wellness workshops this fall—covering everything from pickleball to navigating political tension and more. Take advantage of these learning opportunities.
Campus Community
Be informed: What to know about CU Boulder alerts
Understanding CU Boulder’s alert system can keep you informed and empowered to make personal safety decisions.
Chief of Police Doreen Jokerst takes position in Kansas
Doreen Jokerst has accepted a new position as chief of police for the city of Overland Park, Kansas. There will be no disruption to public safety services at CU Boulder during Jokerst's transition.
Announcing the 2024–25 Excellence in Leadership Program fellows
Faculty Development and Support in the Office of Faculty Affairs is excited to announce the newest cohort of fellows for the Excellence in Leadership Program.
In the classroom: 5 tips for promoting trust and belonging
Get practical suggestions for educators to implement in the classroom—strategies designed to nurture trust, foster a sense of belonging and empower students by acknowledging and integrating their unique identities and experiences.
Faculty orientation activities lay foundation of support
This year, the Office of Faculty Affairs designed thoughtful orientations to give faculty a solid foundation of support, ensuring the campus’s newest faculty colleagues are well prepared and connected.
Events & Exhibits
Know before you go: Football game Aug. 29
If you're getting ready to attend the game Thursday evening, when the Buffaloes play North Dakota State, check out the details—everything from parking and shuttle info to the clear bag policy, the “stripe out” color theme and more. Also, don't miss the Pearl Street Stampede on Wednesday.
Research Updates
Study: COVID skewed maternal death statistics, fueling false claims about abortion
Abortion opponents have pointed to “marked declines” in maternal deaths since the Dobbs decision. A new CU Boulder paper seeks to set the record straight.
Data dump: Meta killed CrowdTangle. What does it mean for researchers, reporters?
Without access to social media data, disinformation and hate speech may become easier to spread—and harder to detect.