Faculty-Staff Edition - Feb. 1, 2023
Campus Community
Celebrating Black History Month
Several events are set for February as the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ community celebrates Black History Month 2023. Plan to attend gatherings around campus, take in movie screenings, explore and learn through the University Libraries guide, which includes resources for action and advocacy, and more.
$5 million gift creates first named deanship at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ
Alumnus, entrepreneur and ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ donor Tandean Rustandy has given $5 million to create the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Deanship at the Leeds School of Business—the first named deanship on campus.
Mental health: 3 tips for supporting yourself, colleagues and students
Personal circumstances, mental health conditions and other stressors can impact our mental health. Learn how you can best support yourself, your coworkers and your students.
Opening doors for a more robust exchange of ideas
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has been chosen by the Heterodox Academy for a new network to promote positive culture change through viewpoint diversity, open inquiry and constructive disagreement. All members of the campus, including faculty, staff and students, will be welcome to attend HxA events and activities.
Student loan forgiveness workshops available through May
Navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs, such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness, with help. CU Employee Services encourages staff, who may qualify for PSLF through their work at CU, to join and find out how they can possibly lower their payments and work toward forgiveness.
Research in Your Backyard
3 essential reads on police brutality, race and the power of video evidence
The death of Tyre NicholsÌýhas triggered national outrage.ÌýHere are three must-read articles published by TheÌýConversation over the past few years, one authored by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Assistant Professor Sandra Ristovska examining interpretations of video evidence.
7 things to know about the internet’s midlife crisis
From the spread of misinformation and hate speech to significant gaps in access, freedom of connectivity and information on the internet is plagued by real and mounting challenges. So, how do we address those challenges, and who is responsible?
Squirrels roll the dice on their offspring
A collaborative study, including ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ associate professor Andrew McAdam, investigates how the risks and rewards of red squirrel reproduction are a microcosm of evolutionary patterns.
Events & Exhibits
‘My Research Is My Hobby and Recreation’Ìýwith Jeff Mitton Feb. 14
The Retired Faculty Association will welcome Jeff Mitton, emeritus professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, for a presentation based on his decades-old science column.
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