Faculty-Staff Edition Jan. 6, 2026

Campus celebrations of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 15–20. The keynote will feature a moderated discussion with Ibram X. Kendi, leading anti-racist scholar and bestselling author.
CUriosity
CUriosity: How can you make your resolutions stick?
Virtual badges and digital trinkets may sound silly, but they really can help you reach your goals, says marketing researcher Alix Barasch.
Campus Community
Start on the right foot: New-year checklist helps you make the most of your benefits
As we all focus more on home and community during the holidays, take time to review your University of Colorado benefits to make sure you're getting the most out of your financial resources, paid leave and other tools.
Colorado introduces Fernando Lovo as director of athletics
CU Boulder officially introduced Fernando Lovo as its new director of athletics during a Jan. 5 press conference, marking the beginning of a new era for CU Athletics.
3 things faculty, staff should know about using content and trigger warnings
When difficult topics come up in class or discussions, content warnings may feel like an obvious solution or a default strategy to prepare students. Here are a few things you should know about content warnings and how to implement more trauma-informed practices in your classroom.
Design a more fulfilling life for yourself this year
CU Boulder's Thriving 101 course will empower you to confidently make meaningful changes in your life this year and to create a life aligned with who you are at your core.
Events & Exhibits
Accommodate portal: Faculty presentation on Jan. 13
Join Disability Services for a faculty-focused session on Accommodate, the case management portal. Learn how to access the system, view accommodation letters and get answers to common questions.
Join the inaugural Community Engagement Week Jan. 27–29
Part and parcel with CU Boulder's 150th anniversary is our campus's commitment to making a difference in the lives of Coloradans through campus-community partnerships. To share and celebrate, the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship will host CU Boulder's first-ever Community Engagement Week.
Jan. 29 event: University Libraries—where research partnerships begin
The University Libraries Collaborative Research Grant Showcase on Jan. 29 will spotlight how librarians can advance faculty research through innovative partnerships, from building searchable archives to curating hands-on design resources.
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference?
Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop can help you transform your concept into a successful venture. Apply for an upcoming session Jan. 22, Jan. 29 or Feb. 5.
Research Corner
Researchers create shape-shifting, self-navigating microparticles
CU researchers have created shape-shifting microparticles that change their shape in response to environmental factors for self-directed propulsion and navigation.
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