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Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 8, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:43:58 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 8, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 12/08/2025 - 12:43 Faculty-Staff Edition

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Prioritizing sustainability: A look back with Andrew Mayock

Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock discusses what stood out this semester, why it matters and what's ahead in 2026.

Chancellor's Faculty Salary Task Force submits report

Charged with making recommendations for compensation options and strategies, with an emphasis on improving the market competitiveness of faculty salaries, the faculty salary task force has completed its work.

Call for nominations: Student Employee of the Year

Faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for the CU ��ý�� Student Employee of the Year award, which recognizes and honors student employees for their contributions to the university. Submit your nomination by Jan. 23.

Faculty assembly updated on common curriculum, Buckley Center, more

Ongoing efforts surrounding the university's curriculum were front and center during the ��ý�� Faculty Assembly's final meeting of the semester on Dec. 4.

Make your course materials accessible with the University Libraries

Ensure every student has no-cost, reliable access to your course materials by submitting them to the University Libraries.

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Faculty Mentions

Colorado Public Radio: Have Colorado's moose restoration efforts been too successful?

Yahoo Finance: Fake Labubus hit 'crisis' level as real dolls sell for thousands. Why investing in collectibles isn't a smart money move

Marketplace: Power demand of data centers keeps exceeding expectations

The New Yorker: What America Can Learn from Its Largest Wildfire of the Year

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Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 5, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:38:45 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 5, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Fri, 12/05/2025 - 13:38 Faculty-Staff Edition

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No. 24 Colorado sweeps American in NCAA tournament

The CU women's volleyball team started their run in the NCAA First Round with a sweep of the American University Eagles.

Get end-of-semester tips for Canvas

Check out OIT's end-of-semember tips and best practices for Canvas, including backing up your course, extending access, and releasing and syncing final grades.

Student Success Conference: Call for nominations, register

Register to join the Student Success Conference on Feb. 18, and don't miss your chance to nominate outstanding colleagues for the Faculty and Staff Student Success Champion Awards (due Jan. 5) and submit undergraduate student panelist nominations by Dec. 22.

Call for proposals: Inclusive Sports Summit

The Inclusive Sports Summit brings together campus and community members to explore issues in sports through engaging presentations and interactive discussions. Proposals are due Dec. 12.

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Don't lose campus Wi-Fi

Events Planning & Catering to experience temporary relocation, limited menu during UMC construction

Pay tuition and fees over the course of the semester—get a payment plan

Participants needed for a breathing exercise and walking study

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What We're Reading

American Indian Law Program welcomes Heidi Todacheene as visiting practitioner

All the world's a stage for William Shakespeare

Postdoc working on AI for astronauts

Small changes, big impact: Going zero waste

Finals: Finish strong

Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 3, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:12:22 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 3, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:12 Faculty-Staff Edition

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In case you missed it: Leaders outline budget planning in campus town hall

Postdoc working on AI for astronauts

Art meets science in physics building mural

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Events Calendar

12/10: LearnWell workshop: Nourish and Thrive through the Holiday Hustle

12/11: Employee Appreciation Breakfast

12/11: Mobile Food Pantry

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Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 1, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:30:57 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Dec. 1, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 12/01/2025 - 12:30 Faculty-Staff Edition

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CUPD welcomes newest officer and K-9 partners

The CU ��ý�� Police Department celebrated the swearing-in of three new members during a recent ceremony at the ��ý�� County Courthouse: Officer Rickey Thomas and two K-9s—Dax and Harlo.

Colorado volleyball makes NCAA tournament—1st match Dec. 4

The CU volleyball team was awarded one of the 33 at-large berths in the 2025 NCAA tournament, the selection committee announced on Nov. 30.

What shared values appeal to you? Join an input session—next one Dec. 3

Share your ideas for the values you consider critical for guiding CU ��ý��'s mission, vision and institutional priorities. In-person and remote options are available.

Nominations open for ��ý�� Faculty Assembly's 2026 Excellence Awards

Each spring, the ��ý�� Faculty Assembly awards up to nine members of the senate with awards for faculty excellence, recognizing their outstanding work.

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Reminder: UMC construction will begin soon

18 things to do: Enjoy Late Night Breakfast and more

Plant-based dining center hacks

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CU in the News

Time: The Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026

CNN: Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story

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Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 25, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:04:02 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 25, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:04 Faculty-Staff Edition

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CU in the News

KGNU: The Psychology of Talking Politics Over Your Holiday Meal, According to an Expert

9News: CU linguistics professor creates database, helps preserve Northern Arapaho Tribe language

The League of American Bicyclists: CU ��ý�� receives platinum award

The New York Times: No Phones, Just Good Vibes on These Dance Floors

NPR: 3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points

Science: Have wild wolves learned to use tools?

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What We're Reading

Nov. 21: Federal Government Update

Leaders, managers needed for study on AI-work integration

The Conversation: How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates

Entrepreneurship through acquisition—the Colorado way

Career Paths: Shannon Porter’s Unconventional Journey to Finding Her Passion

Scientists predict sea change in Arctic ecosystems by century's end

Smart toilet design in Cambodia held promise, but key piece was missing

Faculty-Staff Edition—Nov. 21, 2025

Greg B Swenson — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:31:46 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition—Nov. 21, 2025 Greg B Swenson Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:31 Faculty-Staff Edition

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Out of menu ideas? Use your New York Times subscription for recipes

Bring your yucky stuff to the ��ý�� County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

International employees: Make sure your records are accurate before year's end

Faculty: Apply to become an inaugural Buckley Center for Sustainability Education fellow

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In Case You Missed It

Multiple faculty members receive distinguished professor title

DNA origami: Unfolding genetic breakthroughs

Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs

Librarians advance teaching and research through graphic novel, comics collections

Matt Hallowell wrote a book on workplace safety. Industry made it a bestseller

Dan Carlin is the ultimate time traveler

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 19, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:13:51 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 19, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:13 Faculty-Staff Edition

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3 takeaways from the Health and Wellness Summit

The new Department of Employee Health and Well-Being is ramping up engagement and exploring new ways for faculty and staff to participate in fostering a culture of care and well-being across campus.

New CU Secure Wi-Fi: What you need to know

Have questions about the new campus Wi-Fi? Get answers from Marin Stanek, CU ��ý�� vice chancellor of information technology.

Sign up for a Canvas training

The Office of Information Technology is offering a number of academic technology trainings to help faculty set up final exams, manage grade books and implement the new Canvas template.

CU ��ý�� learning outcomes assessment takes shape, garners cross-campus participation

CU ��ý�� is making progress on creating and assessing program learning outcomes to support student success, guide academic planning and meet the standards of the university accreditation agency.

Meet the scientist who stumbled into the cold—and stayed

John Cassano, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, lead scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center and fellow at CIRES, recently returned from his 15th research trip to Antarctica.

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What We're Reading

CU ��ý�� wellness in action

Minds in rhythm

The Conversation: New technologies like AI come with big claims—cutting through the hype

John Oliver segment on public media gets major assist from CMDI

Nov. 14 Federal Government Update

Nov. 13 Federal Update: Congressional Deal Reopens Federal Government

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Events Calendar

11/20: Mobile Food Pantry

11/20: Sound Bath Meditation

11/20: Faculty SPACE Lunch

11/20: Love Food, Hate Waste

11/20: CU ��ý�� Symphony Orchestra—with Fairview High School

11/21: Sommers-Bausch Observatory : Open House

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Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 17, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:58:52 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 17, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 11/17/2025 - 13:58 Faculty-Staff Edition

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New video series makes emergency alerts easier to understand

CU ��ý�� has launched a new animated video series designed to help the campus community better understand and respond to alerts.

What shared values appeal to you? Join an input session—next one Dec. 3

Share your ideas for the values you consider critical for guiding CU ��ý��'s mission, vision and institutional priorities. In-person and remote options are available.

Volunteer for Late Night Breakfast on Dec. 3

Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, Dec. 3, to help with Late Night Breakfast, an annual event for students around finals time. Volunteers can expect to help with serving breakfast food and beverages, line management and other event responsibilities.

Check out the Forever Buffs holiday gift guide

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for the Forever Buffs in your life? From stylish CU ��ý�� gear to unique finds from alumni-owned businesses, there's something for every Buff on your list.

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What We're Reading

Alliance relaunch Nov. 17 to highlight geography of learning

New degrees to expand pathways in natural sciences

Matt Schmit joins Silicon Flatirons as executive director

Researchers redefine hip arthroscopy with breakthrough surgical device

The Conversation: New method could improve drug delivery and purification systems

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The New York Times—Lost Science: He Studied Why Some Female Birds Look Like Males

Rocky Mountain PBS: This CU ��ý�� computer science professor used math to win $25,000 in sports gambling profits. Here’s how she did it.

Colorado Public Radio: A decade-old Aurora ICE detention center lawsuit reaches the Supreme Court

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Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 14, 2025

Elizabeth Lock — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:14:33 +0000

Faculty-Staff Edition Nov. 14, 2025 Elizabeth Lock Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:14 Faculty-Staff Edition

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On Jane Goodall's legacy—a Q&A with Andrew Mayock

In addition to leading CU's sustainability strategy, Vice Chancellor of Sustainability Andrew Mayock serves on the board of the Jane Goodall Institute, helping to carry forward the legacy of one of the world's most influential environmental leaders.

Nominations welcome for University Libraries dean search

The search for the next dean of the University Libraries is open. The university invites nominations and applications for this leadership role by Jan. 2.

Spring academic calendar: Lots of changes, don't be surprised

Changes to the academic calendar began this fall. Be sure to note key dates for the spring semester: An earlier start of classes, earlier spring break, a Saturday commencement and more.

Colorado Athletic Director Rick George to step into advisory role

A transformational leader on campus and across the country since his appointment in 2013, Rick George will step away from his position as athletic director at the conclusion of the academic year and transition to a role as special advisor to the chancellor and director of athletics emeritus.

Xuedong Liu inducted into National Academy of Inventors

Professor Xuedong Liu was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing a career of pioneering discoveries and real-world impact. His research on cellular communication has fueled four startups advancing novel treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

Mathematician Katherine Stange honored by peers

Katherine Stange was named a fellow by the American Mathematical Society, becoming the second person in the math department to garner AMS recognition.