Faculty-Staff Edition March 13, 2026

With the Paralympics taking place in Milan Cortina, take a look back at a study alumnus Zane Colvin conducted two years ago that compared performance metrics of para-ice hockey when using three different stick lengths.
Research Corner
From the soccer field to the streets: How women are leading the resistance in Iran
In honor of Women's History Month, Marie Ranjbar, professor of women and gender studies, discusses the long history of feminist activism in Iran and how the ongoing war is impacting people on the ground.
Film builds science into beaver tales
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder alum Emily Fairfax shared her scientific expertise as the beaver consultant on the new Pixar film "Hopper."
Campus Community
3 takeaways from the Second Nature Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit
On March 9, Chancellor Justin Schwartz spoke as part of the opening plenary panel, "20 Years In: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?" at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Chicago.
Committee advances property acquisition for electric bus fleet maintenance
A newly acquired Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder facility, which was advanced by the University of Colorado Board of Regents Finance Committee, would support campus decarbonization efforts related to fleet electrification.
Events & Exhibits
Planners rejoice! Conference on World Affairs schedule, registration live
Registration and the full schedule for the Conference on World Affairs 2026 are now live. Browse sessions and start building your personalized CWA week—April 13–16 at the Limelight Hotel.
Celebrating 150
Student life through the decades
In honor of CU's 150th anniversary, check out highlights of Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder student stories that are surprising, influential or under-recognized—from the founding era to today.
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