Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 16, 2023
Campus Community
CU Boulder faculty, University Libraries call for equitable access to info
CU Boulder faculty stand with the University Libraries in seeking agreements with academic publishers that provide equitable access to research and scholarly information.
Abrasive bosses can be tamed, CU Ombuds 50th anniversary lecturer says
Laura Crawshaw, author and “boss whisperer,” spoke to a crowd about the power of ombuds offices. Crawshaw was a lecturer and guest of the CU Boulder Ombud’s Office, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Research Updates
Ralphie in space! One mascot and her adventures across the solar system
For more than 30 years, teams at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at CU Boulder have emblazoned the image of the university's beloved buffalo mascot onto instruments destined for space. Follow Ralphie as she journeys from orbit around Earth to the rings of Saturn and beyond.
AB Nexus transforming intercampus research collaboration after just 3 years
AB Nexus is spurring more collaborations across the Boulder and Anschutz campuses, and the outcomes of those projects will eventually translate into life-changing solutions to improve human health and well-being.
Events & Exhibits
Research & Innovation Week underway with events through Oct. 20
There’s something for everyone during this weeklong celebration and showcase of research, scholarship and creative work. Celebrate your place in CU Boulder’s research and innovation ecosystem and take advantage of one-of-a-kind opportunities for collaboration.
Get the inside scoop on the CU Boulder budget Oct. 31, Nov. 29
Budget Talks, a new virtual series, unpacks details of CU Boulder’s budget. For CU staff, faculty and students—learn more and plan to attend.
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Faculty Mentions
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Axios: Burned-out parents seek help from a new ally: ChatGPT
Newsweek: The Five States Americans Are Leaving
KGNU: Why there are mixed feelings about the term “Hispanic”
Associated Press: Scientists count huge melts in many protective Antarctic ice shelves. Trillions of tons of ice lost.
Space.com: How James Webb Space Telescope's studies of TRAPPIST-1 flares could aid the search for alien life
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Buff Bulletin Board
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Changes to grade-change process coming Oct. 19
Faculty: Submit book, course material info for spring 2024—due Oct. 30
Colorado Shakespeare Festival summer camp registration opens Oct. 30
For your students: Ralphie handler tryouts coming up—apply by Oct. 30