Faculty-Staff Edition - Sept. 9, 2022
Campus Community
Robyn Fergus named CU Boulder chief people officer
Robyn Fergus, newly named CU Boulder’s chief people officer, currently serves as vice president and chief human resources officer at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She replaces Merna Jacobsen, who has led in an interim capacity since 2021.
How the Crown Institute is contributing to mental health, wellness at CU Boulder
As the Renée Crown Wellness Institute gears up for its grand opening this fall, Director Sona Dimidjian addresses the current climate for mental health and wellness among young people and how the institute is taking supportive action.
Give back to the CU Boulder community, one connection at a time
The Forever Buffs Network Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for all CU Boulder alumni to make a significant impact online from the comfort of their own homes. Apply by Sept. 16.
Research in Your Backyard
Should you delete your period-tracking apps? A look at data privacy post-Roe
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion, some fear law enforcement agencies or private citizens could use data from apps, Google searches or social media posts as evidence of a crime in places where abortion is illegal. Colorado Law data privacy expert Margot Kaminski offers her take.
7 takeaways about flooding, infrastructure and climate change
Across the country this summer, flooding has damaged national parks, cities and communities—and left hundreds of thousands of people without clean water in Jackson, Mississippi. Two CU Boulder engineering experts discuss the state of our infrastructure and the impacts of climate change.
Events & Exhibits
Jamboree Sept. 13: Discover what innovation, entrepreneurship can do for you
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Jamboree will help you turn your ideas into reality!Network, explore our innovation ecosystem and resources, and enjoy free entertainment and food. Plan to attend this outdoor event.
CU on the Weekend to return Sept. 17
CU on the Weekendreturns this fall, welcoming attendees both in person and virtually. Always free and open to the public, the first lecture will be “America’s Broken Political Process and the Path Forward.”