Faculty-Staff Edition - June 4, 2024
Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in regional events to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month.
Campus Community
Safety in Pride: CUPD engages in training, advocacy this Pride Month and beyond
If you see a CUPD officer or staff member this month, you may notice something extra on their attire: a pride pin, designed by the department’s LGBTQ+ liaison Amber Snell. The symbol represents dedication to inclusivity in June and throughout the year.
4 ways to avoid overspending
If you struggle with shopping, overspending or living above your means, you’re not alone. Here are a few tactics to reject consumerism and stop overspending.
New portal allows you to apply for leave, track your request and more
Staff and faculty systemwide now have access to the university’s new self-service portal to request, modify and track leave of absence requests, CU Employee Services announce.
Professor Karl Hill awarded for contributions to prevention science
CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Professor and Institute of Behavioral Science Faculty 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Fellow Karl Hill received the International Collaborative Prevention 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Award at the 2024 Society for Prevention 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Annual Meeting.
Events & Exhibits
Louisville residents: Be part of the visioning process for the Cinebarre site
Join a session on July 25. CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó will engage Louisville community members in identifying redevelopment possibilities for the site of the former Cinebarre Theatre at 1164 W. Dillon Road.
The Conversation
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
Americans associate with each other more online than off these days. How people interact in digital communities could have a big impact on democracy. Read from CU expert Nathan Schneider on The Conversation.
91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Updates
Wealthier neighborhoods in 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó saw lower bee diversity
Areas with more paved roads and driveways also had lower numbers of pollinators, which are vital for the local ecosystem, a new CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó study found.
SCENIC and Pueblo’s East High School: A new approach to science class
What is a regular Tuesday for many students at Pueblo East High School is a special day for students in Ms. Turner’s chemistry class. They’ve worked for the entire semester with CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó graduate students on projects about air quality and now get to present their work at a symposium.
Charge a laptop in a minute or an electric vehicle in 10? Supercapacitors can help
91ÃÛÌÒ¸óers in Ankur Gupta’s lab discovered how ions move within a complex network of minuscule pores. The breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, enabling fast charging of electric vehicles and more.
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