Faculty-Staff Edition - Feb. 5, 2021
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Aisha Jackson steps into unique leadership role to support student success, campus online education goals
Aisha Jackson, who for the past decade has successfully bridged the worlds of academia and technology at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, will become the university’s first assistant vice chancellor and assistant vice provost for academic and learning technologies.
Celebrate Black History Month with campuswide challenge
The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ community is invited to participate in a habit-building challenge to increase racial equity. The challenge offers daily engagement with suggested music, articles, podcasts and films to learn about current and historical issues of racial inequity.
Changes to campus dining for students, faculty and staff
Campus Dining Services is excited to welcome the campus community back. We have made adjustments to our operations to ensure health and safety. See what's new.
University Libraries join Digital Public Library of America
Thousands of historic collection items held by the University Libraries are now available for researchers to access through the Digital Public Library of America.
50 years of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ service: Linda Frueh Wellmann
Staff Council is excited to honor Linda Frueh Wellmann, who has served at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ for 50 years. Enjoy a short autobiography that highlights Frueh Wellman's time on campus and some of the memories she’s collected, as well as a note from a Nobel Prize laureate.
Supporting an environment where everyone is welcome
Mikhy Ritter, Becky Roser and Nancy Pierce see the new music building’s gender-neutral restroom as an important symbol of inclusivity and community at the College of Music.
Research News
Emirates Mars Mission to reach Martian orbit on Feb. 9
The mission, launched in July 2020 and aided by researchers from the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, will orbit Mars to gather crucial scientific data on its atmosphere.
Colorado’s economy improving, but recovery may be slowing
Colorado business continues to improve from its lows in March and April 2020 but the recovery may be slowing, according to a report released by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ a host to new national Arctic research initiative
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, Alaska Pacific University and the University of Alaska Fairbanks are hosting the National Science Foundation's Navigating the New Arctic Community Office. Over the next five years this partnership will provide leadership and support to researchers and Arctic communities.
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