Faculty-Staff Edition—Sept. 26, 2025
Faculty Takes
Why we laugh—or lash out—at political jokes
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension shows how quickly political humor can spark outrage. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ professor and humor researcher Peter McGraw explains why some punchlines delight audiences while others trigger backlash.
Research Corner
Liberals hit the brakes on buying Teslas
Research co-authored by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ environmental psychologist Amanda Carrico finds CEO Elon Musk's embrace of rightwing politics resulted in liberals being less willing to buy Tesla's electric vehicles.
Sometimes 'building back better' doesn't include everyone
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ researcher Mary Angelica Painter finds that in post-disaster recovery, equity isn't guaranteed.
2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the sun
Studying the sun helps researchers understand how space weather can affect technology back on Earth. Read from CU expert Ryan French on The Conversation.
Campus Community
Bear safety tips: Mind your trash, more
Black bears are common in Colorado, including in the Boulder foothills and, on rare occasions, campus. It’s important that students, faculty, staff and the larger Boulder community become familiar with bear safety tips.
Employee flu vaccine clinics week of Sept. 30
Fall is here, which means cold and flu season is, too. Boost your well-being with a flu vaccine—all ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ staff and faculty are eligible. Join WorkWell and Medical Services at pop-up vaccine clinics for faculty and staff.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ researcher named on Grist 50 list
Zia Mehrabi joins a cohort of climate leaders from across the United States who are working on solutions to the planet's biggest challenges.
Smead Aerospace grad Steven Ramm appears on Survivor
Steven Ramm, who graduated from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ in 2013 with an aerospace engineering degree, is a Lockheed Martin program manager and CBS Survivor contestant.
Events & Exhibits
Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference: Early-bird registration ends Sept. 27
Join over 42 virtual and 110 on-site sessions Nov. 17 on topics such as digital accessibility, the creation of accessible documents and multimedia, accessible website design and establishing an accessible and inclusive learning environment.
LearnWell: How to Get the Most from your Real Estate Team—Oct. 1
Learn about the key players who help make buying or selling a home smoother: mortgage loan officers, real estate agents, appraisers, inspectors and more. Learn how to choose the right professionals, understand their roles and get the most out of these relationships. The seminar will also cover licensing requirements in Colorado.
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