Faculty-Staff Edition - July 27, 2023
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoard of Regents unanimously approved a resolution allowing Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder to join the Big 12 Conference. Read statements from President Todd Saliman; Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George; and Regent Callie Rennison.
Faculty Takes
Rebranding is risky business, but here’s why trading Twitter for X just might work
Companies change their name for many reasons, all with the hope of creating “stronger, favorable, unique associations." Get Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØMarketing Professor Donald Lichtenstein’s take.
Campus Community
3 ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working
It can be hard to know what self-care is supposed to look like. Here are some ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working for you (and what to do if it’s not).
Diversity, equity and inclusion update: July 2023 issue
Several campus initiatives seeking to eliminate barriers to the academic, research and career success of students, faculty and staff are underway through a seed grant program led by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Physicist-turned-engineer earns international recognition for quantum contributions
Svenja Knappe, who is a physicist by training but calls the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering home, is an ideal person to be at the center of a growing cluster of quantum researchers who are ushering in the second quantum revolution on campus and abroad.
Research Updates
The right zinc levels are key to human health, researchers find
Using innovative fluorescent sensors and computational modeling, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder biochemistry researcher Amy Palmer tracked naturally cycling cells to better understand an essential micronutrient.
Events & Exhibits
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNight in Downtown Boulder slated for Aug. 2
Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members to learn about issues at the intersection of town and gown, and enjoy food, exhibits and Band on the Bricks at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNight in Downtown Boulder.
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