Faculty-Staff Edition—Jan. 29, 2025
Join together to celebrate the Center for African and African American Studies Day, as well as the beginning of Black History Month. The community is invited for music, dance, poetry, food and more!
Campus Community
Be informed: What to know about CU Boulder alerts
Understanding CU Boulder’s alert system can keep you informed and empowered to make personal safety decisions.
Chancellor commits campus to Carnegie elective classification application
Justin Schwartz is asking the faculty, staff and administration to join him in prioritizing the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national standard by which higher education community engagement is assessed and recognized.
CU Boulder named No. 1 for plant-based dining and sustainability
CU Boulder is the No. 1 post-secondary institution for plant-based dining and sustainability, according to a new report.
Research Updates
5 CU Boulder startups to watch in 2025
Last year, CU Boulder helped to launch a record 35 new companies. These businesses are pioneering new technologies from sensors for monitoring soil health to breathalyzers that can sniff out signs of lung cancer.
Dopamine and dollars: Retail investors explore higher-risk, speculative markets
Seeking the thrill of big rewards, investors are increasingly drawn to event betting and alternative asset investing.
CU foreign policy expert not optimistic on Syria’s outlook
Political science professor Federiga Bindi says the new Islamic rebel-led government is telling the West what it wants to hear, but the situation on the ground is concerning.
Events & Exhibits
The beginning of the universe in trillions of degrees—Distinguished Research Lecture Feb. 6
Painting a picture of 10 trillion degrees Fahrenheit, CU Boulder Professor Jamie Nagle will discuss the quarks and gluons that formed at the Big Bang during his Distinguished Research Lecture. Bring your imagination!
Engage with author Javier Zamora at Buffs One Read event March 4
Javier Zamora, an award-winning poet and activist, will join the campus community for a conversation about his memoir and this year’s Buffs One Read, “Solito.” Plan to attend.