Faculty-Staff Edition - Dec. 16, 2021
In a video message on this momentous day, celebrating the conferral of degrees for many students, Chancellor Philip DiStefano shares warm wishes for a bright future with the fall 2021 graduating class.
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Campus to communicate CU Boulder compliance with equal pay act in January
Next month, campus officials will provide an update on the university’s progress on complying with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act—the law that introduces rules to address the gender pay gap, increase transparency and protect employees from pay discrimination.
Research stories from 2021 that will keep on giving in the new year
Look back on the year in research at CU Boulder: from custom lullabies to "cute" spacecraft, melting snow in the West and more.
Presenting the Fall Class of 2021
Magna cum laude graduate inspired by family, immigrant experience
COVID-19 will be top of mind for Laura-Elena Porras-Holguin when she graduates. The virus deeply impacted her familybut also motivated her to finish her senior thesis and solidified her desire to pursue a master’s degree in public health.
From electrons to Tolstoy, grad focuses on ‘biggest questions’
Antonio Vigil, who is earning a degree in physics, has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ outstanding graduate for fall 2021.
Student doubles up with flute, performance degrees
The College of Music’s Outstanding Graduating Senior Award goes to Ariel Flach, dual music education and flute performance major. Flach personifies the college’s vision of the “universal musician,”emphasizing students’ preparedness for flexible careers.