Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Russell L. Moore
Thank you: two simple words we often don’t say enough to each other. I want to spend this column letting each and every one of you know how much I appreciate you, your talents and what you bring to this university.
We still are relatively early in the calendar year but already are halfway through the spring semester and on the eve of spring break. The three and half months that have gone by have been some of the most eventful times in my career.
That said, I am so incredibly proud of our community for sticking with our values, our commitment to creating a better community and our ability to remain focused on preparing tomorrow’s leaders and positively impacting humanity. Thank you for living the Colorado Creed, even when it may be difficult to do so.
During my town hall visits to each school and college on campus, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with faculty, students and staff. I continue to be amazed and inspired by your stories, your skills and your passion.
Our faculty are among the most accomplished professionals in the academy, and they receive recognition on the national and international stages for their contributions. Their vision, scholarly and creative accomplishments, service to our community and the academy, and steadfast dedication to our students are both inspiring and humbling.
We have achieved much together during the previous year, and I look forward to our future collaborations designed to improve the student and faculty experiences.
Our students, both graduate and undergraduate, come from all over the world and each one has a compelling life story that has brought them to CU Boulder. Many of my best meetings and discussions have been with students, and particularly hearing about their histories, journeys and what we can do to improve their experiences on campus.
Thank you for choosing CU, and please know that my door always remains open should you ever need anything.
Our staff continue to amaze me with their creativity, flexibility and dedication to this university. They often find themselves on the front lines of pressing needs, ranging from human resources and procurement to budgeting and finance to counseling and mental health services.
I could not do my job without you, and our university would not function without your talents.
Regardless of where you are on the org chart or in what division you work, please know you play a vital role in shaping not only the university's future but the future of every student and faculty member who come to our campus.
You all make the university what it is. This is your community, and it is up to you, individually and collectively, to navigate our future course. I am fortunate to call you all colleagues as we chart that journey together.
Good luck for the rest of the semester and, once again, thank you!
Russell L. Moore,
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
