Faculty-Staff Edition—March 14, 2025

Leland Melvin, a former NASA astronaut turned author and educator with a passion for STEM, will speak at Macky Auditorium on April 3. Tickets are available now.
Faculty Takes
Cutting half the education department’s staff will have devastating, possibly illegal, consequences, expert says
Attorneys general from 21 states have filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from cutting its workforce by half.
Campus Community
Volunteer for commencement events May 8–10
Join your colleagues in celebrating the graduating class of 2025 by volunteering to help students, their families and guests during commencement events.
Research Updates
People of color breathe Denver’s smelliest air
A new study found racial and socioeconomic disparities in where odor-emitting marijuana grow houses and other malodorous factories are located in Denver and in how communities report these issues.
Ultrafast microscope makes movies one quadrillionth of a second at a time
New CU Boulder research harnesses the power of an ultrafast microscope to study molecular movement in space and time.
Events & Exhibits
Plan your CWA experience
The Conference on World Affairs schedule and registration are now live. Explore this year’s lineup of engaging panels, discussions and special events. Register and start planning your experience.
Join TEDxCU on April 5 for an inspiring event
Whether you're seeking fresh perspectives, motivation or innovative ideas, TEDxCU offers a unique experience to enrich your journey. Plan to attend.
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