Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 16, 2022
No matter how you’re feeling this holiday season, here are six things you can do to take care of yourself.
Campus Community
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder piloting expanded emergency notification area for campus community
Campus officials will now send alerts for dangerous off-campus incidents, partnering with the Boulder Police Department to share information quickly.
In the business of making dreams come true—Get to know Ofelia Morales
A first-generation student, she now works to support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder students who are pursuing their educational dreams. She's passionate about the UndocuNetwork group on campus and knows where to find the best chai latte. Learn more about Ofelia Morales.
New AB Nexus grant awards spotlight productive cross-campus collaborations
AB Nexus has announced its fifth round of grant awards to researchers from the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAnschutz and CUÌýBoulder campuses.
Research in Your Backyard
NASA’s Orion spacecraft now (finally) heading for the moon. What comes next?
NASA’s Orion spacecraft blasted off this morning from Florida in the first stage of its 25-day journey to circle the moon and return to Earth. Two Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder scientists talk about what lies in store for the space agency’s ambitious Artemis Program.
Got the sniffles? Here’s how to make the right decision about holiday gatherings
A new international study conducted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic shows when people simply take a moment to reflect on the consequences of their behavior, they’re more likely to make choices that benefit public health.
What is behind the uptick in antisemitic hate speech?
Ye, the rapper and fashion designer formerly known as Kanye West, made headlines and topped social media feeds in recent weeks for his series of antisemitic comments. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan spoke with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Today about what antisemitism means and how it’s perpetuated today.
Events & Exhibits
Maintaining an active research agenda—a panel Nov. 18
In this Faculty Affairs professional development workshop, hear from panelists about balancing teaching with scholarly research, and their own experiences, followed by an open discussion and time for questions.
Open house Nov. 30 to feature climate change research prior to summit
At the interdisciplinary Research and Innovation for Climate Change Open House, which will help kick off the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, visitors will be able to see scientific poster presentations, experience hands-on displays and network with others from across campus.
Delight in Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Holiday Festival Dec. 2–4
Twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and of course beautiful music at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s Holiday Festival, an annual tradition that’s enchanting for all ages—make plans to attend!
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