Faculty-Staff Edition - April 19, 2021
Campus Community
Academic assessment steering committee continues campus meetings through May
The campus's academic assessment steering committee has been spending the spring semester studying the various levels of student learning assessment already occurring on campus. Get an update.
Apply for the Catalyze CU summer accelerator program
Catalyze CU is a summer accelerator that provides customized support to help your venture grow. We will accept a variety of companies at various stages of formation—theÌýapplication deadline isÌýApril 23.
Events & Exhibits
Attend budget redesign listening sessions—dates through May 3
Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the budget model redesign project and offer their feedback at several thematic sessions through the beginning of May.
Mars exploration in 2021 and beyond: Learn more May 5
In this talk, LASP scientist and MAVEN principal investigator Bruce Jakosky will discuss recent, ongoing and future Mars exploration, international collaboration, possible human missions and whether we can change the Martian climate to better allow humans to survive on the surface.
Join a virtual adventure on the Missouri River May 6
Staff Council will host adventurer Scott Robinson for a travelogue of his five-month expedition down the Missouri River from Three Forks, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri. Scott will share photos and stories of this epic 2,341-mile journey.
Research News
Common plants and pollinators act as anchors for ecosystems
New research finds that common plants and pollinators—from the house fly to the humble yarrow weed—could be crucial in helping ecosystems weather current and future environmental change.
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