Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 21, 2021
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Campus Community
CUPD bait bike program producing results
Bike theft is the No. 1 crime on campus. So far in 2019, eight bike thieves have been arrested thanks to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Police Department's revamped bait bike program.
Arbor Day celebration includes planting of 3 new trees on campus
Earlier this month, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵÌýforestry crew members held a belated Arbor Day celebration––planting a sycamore, catalpa and chinkapin oak on campus in observance of the holiday.
CIRES director joins board of directors for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space
The CASIS, manager of the International Space Station National Laboratory, announced that CIRES Director Waleed Abdalati joined the organization’s board of directors.
News Headlines
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ spinoff company develops technology that could treat COVID-19 complications
After a year when the nation experienced a shortage of mechanical ventilators to help treat patients with severe COVID-19 complications, Professor Mark Borden's company Respirogen presents another treatment option: oxygen microbubbles.
Media consolidation takes toll on local news but doesn’t necessarily bias coverage
A new analysis of 350,000 news stories produced by conservative media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group finds when the company buys a station, local news definitely takes a hit. But it did not find any evidence, at scale, that coverage shifts toward a more conservative slant.
Events & Exhibits
Nov. 3–4 Lab Venture Challenge to spotlight next-gen campus innovations
Lab Venture Challenge, which will take place virtually Nov. 3–4, funds the university's top innovations that address a commercial need, have a clear path to a compelling market and enjoy strong scientific support.
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