Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 4, 2022
All in On Democracy
On the local ballot this season are听big decisions about the future of Boulder,听as well as听the听state and the听nation, and CU Buffs who are registered or get registered will have the chance to show听we鈥檙e听all听in听on听democracy by voting in the 2022 midterm elections. If you haven't already, make your plan to research what's on your ballot and vote by Tuesday,听Nov. 8.
Campus Community
CU Board of Regents discusses student retention, other business
Topics at the Nov. 3鈥4 regents meeting included student retention, more Spanish language resources for students, the use of fetal stem cells in research and several faculty and alumni awards. Read more.
Boulder Faculty Assembly approves proposed common curriculum
In its meeting Nov. 3, the 桃色视频 faculty assembly approved a common curriculum-related resolution and passed a resolution to endorse teaching and clinical faculty promotion raises.
Tips for viewing the lunar eclipse, Leonids meteor shower
Beginning in the early hours of Nov. 8, people in Boulder will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. A little later in the month, Nov. 17鈥18, the Leonids meteor shower will light up the night sky. Fiske Planetarium's Francisco Salas discusses both events and offers tips on viewing the night sky.
Research in Your Backyard
A decade after legalizing cannabis in Colorado, here鈥檚 what we鈥檝e learned
Ten years ago this week, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, making the state among the first in the nation to legalize the use and possession of recreational cannabis. Research since has revealed its risks and health benefits and shed light on how the burgeoning industry can improve.
Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November
Assistant Professor Matt Burgess discusses the political polarization of climate change and efforts to reduce it, as voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections.
Events & Exhibits
Women鈥檚 basketball to tip off season with matinee Nov. 7
The Buffs will open the 2022鈥23 season with a matinee at noon on Monday, Nov. 7. Enjoy 鈥淟unch with the Buffs鈥 with discounted tickets.听
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