Faculty-Staff Edition—Jan. 8, 2025
Learn about care culture, implicit bias, stay interviews and more. Check out the Organization and Employee Development team’s spring schedule of offerings.
Research Updates
A vaccine against weight gain? It’s on the horizon
New CU Boulder research shows that injections of beneficial bacteria can prevent weight gain in animals feasting on a high-fat, high-sugar diet. Scientists hope to bring the specialized probiotic to people in pill form someday.
Trapped in your job? How feelings of workplace defeat can lead to impulsive quitting
A new study draws parallels between workplace entrapment and suicide research, revealing how negative job attachment can drive employees to make drastic and emotional decisions.
Campus Community
Deadlines approaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grants
Grant funding deadlines are approaching. Attend a virtual info session on Jan. 8 or Jan. 28 to learn more and kickstart your proposal.
Applications for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship Grants to open Jan. 13
Have and idea or project that connects CU Boulder research, teaching and creative work with partners in Colorado communities and beyond? Apply for a PACES grant.
Events & Exhibits
Get Back to Basics with WorkWell Connect—learn more Jan. 16
The new year is a great time to prioritize your health and wellness goals—get Back to Basics with a campuswide wellness challenge for faculty and staff. Attend an info session on Jan. 16.
Reading group to kick off Jan. 30
Start off the new year by joining the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship (PACES) for the inaugural meeting of the monthly reading group.
Mark your calendar for the Conference on World Affairs in April
Save April 7–10 for CWA—engaging conversations as global experts explore the themes: lead, innovate and impact through dynamic speaker panels.