Graduate Student Edition - May 28, 2020
Campus Community
Akirah Bradley named vice chancellor for student affairs
Provost Russell Moore has named Akirah J. Bradley vice chancellor for student affairs, effective June 1 and pending the approval of the CU Board of Regents. Bradley has served at CU Boulder since 2016 and was appointed interim vice chancellor for student affairs in January.
Faculty town hall addresses a COVID-19-ready future
On May 21, Chancellor DiStefano hosted a faculty town hall with fellow panelists, addressing the challenges of this past spring semester and key planning areas for the 2020-21 academic year.
Produce pop-ups continuing every Wednesday in July
Free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff–Stop by the parking lot between the UMCÌýand CASE each Wednesday in July from 3 to 5 p.m. to receive one box of fresh produce.
Events & Exhibits
Staff Council to host off-campus blood drive in mid-June
Join CU Boulder's Staff Council for CU Blood Drive Week June 15–20 at Vitalant’s Boulder and Westminster locations. All members of the campus community are welcome, including faculty, staff, students and families.
Tune in for family movie night, a showing ofÌýBrave Blue World
You’re invited to join us Monday, June 8, on YouTube Live for a virtual screening ofÌýBrave Blue World, hosted by the Water Engineering and Management Program at CU Boulder.
Research News
Prenatal exposure to ‘good bacteria’ prevents autism-like syndrome
Inoculating mothers with a beneficial microbe during pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new study. The paper suggests that exposure to good bacteria during pregnancy may positively impact brain development.
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