Faculty-Staff Edition—Feb. 12, 2025
Research Updates
What’s your breakup song? This researcher wants to know
A new project from CU Boulder information scientist Anthony Pinter explores what may be among the most universal human experiences: heartbreak.
Alma Program lights way for maternal mental health solutions
New research from the Crown Institute’s Alma Program shows rapid relief for Latina moms facing perinatal depression and anxiety. Many saw significant improvement within just two sessions.
Campus Community
$1.9M bequest from CU sweethearts bolsters university’s art museum
The CU Boulder Art Museum has received the largest philanthropic gift in its history: a $1.9 million investment reflecting a couple’s love of art and acknowledging the museum’s significance to the campus community.
When emergencies occur off campus: What to know
Campus officials will continue to send emergency alerts for off-campus incidents that pose a threat to life and safety in areas of dense student population, partnering with Boulder police to confirm and share information quickly.
The Conversation
NOAA’s data powers local forecasts—a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide—and freely available to anyone. Read from CU experts Kari Bowen and Christine Wiedinmyer on The Conversation.
Faculty Takes
No, it’s not Darwinism if you get hurt while doing something dumb
In honor of Darwin Day Feb. 12, CU Boulder evolutionary biologist Daniel Medeiros explains what we get right and wrong about Darwinism.
Events & Exhibits
Series to support teaching and clinical faculty
For those at the heart of advancing the university's academic mission, check out the upcoming community of practice and other events exploring using summers to achieve goals, navigating the reappointment and promotion process and more.
Faculty, staff invited to Commencement Open House Feb. 25
Attend the Commencement Open House, where representatives from various campus organizations, as well as off-campus vendors, will be on hand to share helpful planning info. Register by Feb. 20.
Find out who’s speaking at this year’s Conference on World Affairs
This year’s incredible lineup includes Lisa Graves, Satang Nabaneh and David Brown discussing today’s most pressing issues under the theme lead, innovate, impact. Block your calendar for April 7–10.
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