Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 31, 2022
Campus Community
CU leadership issues statement on race-based admissions
The University of Colorado remains strongly committed to fostering a student body, faculty and staff that reflects the diversity of Colorado and makes our institution a better place. Read more from the University of Colorado president and chancellors.
CU Boulder faculty, student, staff to attend world’s largest climate conference
Four CU Boulder faculty will join representatives from 197 countries and hundreds of activists, scientists and industry representatives in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to contribute insights on the impact of climate change on human rights, the importance of forest conservation and trends in climate change communication.
Student success team reaches across campus for ideas
The Buff Undergraduate Success team is collaborating with faculty, staff and units to identify and implement programs, policies and processes that will increase retention, help students earn their degrees on time and create a campus community where undergraduate students feel like they belong.
Events & Exhibits
Bruce Lee’s life and legacy: Watch video, plan to attend Nov. 1 talk
An Asian and Asian American icon, Bruce Lee intertwined cultural strands in his rise to global stardom. Daryl Maeda will discuss Lee's legacy and his new book "Like Water" about Bruce Lee in a virtual discussion on Nov. 1.
Lab Venture Challenge final showcases set for Nov. 2–3
Lab Venture Challenge culminates in two evening showcases, where finalists will deliver pitches to a panel of business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. These are the can't-miss events of the year to see CU Boulder's next wave of breakthrough innovations.
Best-selling author Jennette McCurdy to speak at Macky Auditorium
American writer, director, podcaster and former actress Jennette McCurdy will speak at CU in Macky Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7.
The certificate of all certificates for Shakespeare, theater and English enthusiasts
A virtual info session will be held Nov. 7 for CU Boulder's applied Shakespeare graduate certificate—a program designed for a wide range of students, from teachers to theater artists and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
Right Here, Right Now
Poor communities and developing countries are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme weather and changing environments. As the costs of global climate action add up, there is growing consensus that the world’s polluters should foot most of the bill. Learn from panelists at the upcoming Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit.
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