Faculty-Staff Edition—April 30, 2025
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.
CU Boulder driving sustainability forward with 1st electric trash truck
CU Boulder is set to receive its first electric trash truck, expected to arrive within 12 to 18 months. It will replace a diesel truck and reduce annual diesel fuel consumption by approximately 1,200 gallons.
Enhance your fall classes with inspiring new Buffs One Read title
The book, "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work," was selected as the ideal book for this year’s Buffs One Read theme—finding your path.
Scholars aim to help women make a quantum leap
Quantum Scholars Emily Jerris and Annalise Cabra started CU Women of Quantum to help women interested in careers in quantum to network and share experiences.
The Division of Student Life: A new name for holistic student support
Starting June 1, CU Boulder’s Division of Student Affairs will be renamed Division of Student Life to better reflect its comprehensive support for students. Several departments within the division will also undergo name changes to more accurately represent their support services and align with best practices.
Research Corner
Rape boosts risk of incarceration for women four-fold, new study suggests
For 15 years, criminologist Joanne Belknap has worked to compare sexual assault rates among women in prison with those in surrounding communities at the same time. Her findings are out, and they shocked even her.
Engineer nabs prestigious grants to design insect-inspired, shapeshifting robots
Kaushik Jayaram, a CU Boulder mechanical engineer, is the recipient of a $650,000 CAREER award from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
The ocean may be absorbing less carbon, but it may not be due to climate change—yet
A recent CU Boulder-led study finds that recent dips in the ocean’s carbon absorption are likely due to natural variability instead of global warming.
Events & Exhibits
Best Should Teach Ceremony May 1 to honor outstanding educators
At a free and public event featuring keynote speaker Alphonse Keasley, the CU Boulder community will celebrate exceptional educators and their profound impact on teaching and learning.
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