Faculty-Staff Edition - Jan. 25, 2023
Campus Community
Diversity, equity and inclusion update: January 2023 issue
CU Boulder invites the campus community to attend the systemwide CU Social Justice Summit on Jan. 31. Also, we're looking ahead to Black History Month, and UndocuAlly trainings are return for the spring. Get updates on these topics and more!
Employee Passport back with new round of prizes for faculty, staff
Stamp your passport again this semester for a chance to win an Apple iPad or a CU Book Store gift certificate for $100 to $200. The more engagement and stamps, the more chances you have to win!
3 things everyone should know about stalking
Sometimes persistence can quickly turn into discomfort or fear when it’s unwelcome. Here are a few things everyone should know about stalking behaviors.
Research in Your Backyard
‘Gateway drug’ no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse
Legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs in adults and may reduce alcohol-related problems, according to new research. The study also found no link between cannabis legalization and increases in cognitive, psychological, social, relationship or financial problems.
Prenatal pollution exposure linked to lower cognitive scores in early life
Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new CU Boulder research.
Events & Exhibits
Check out Wellness Wednesday events for CU employees
Wellness Wednesday workshops are available for staff and faculty to engage in self-care activities, learn about campus resources and build community. Themes rotate regularly, allowing participants to come and go as they please.
CU on the Weekend spring lecture series to begin Feb. 4
Featuring some of CU Boulder’s most dynamic faculty members, the CU on the Weekendspring series will cover everything from inequity in sports and the music of the ‘70s to how GPS has changed our world. The lectures are free, open to the public and offered in person and virtually.
Molly Bloom, author of Molly’s Game, to speak at CU Feb. 27
The CU Boulder alumna, bestselling author and entrepreneur best known for her memoir “Molly’s Game” will speak in Macky Auditorium as part of the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series.
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