Announcements & Deadlines
The National Association of Science Writers has awarded CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ science writer Dan Strain an honorable mention in its prestigious Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards competition for his story “A Walk in Two Worlds.â€
Cassandra Brooks, a scientist who ‘always undercut’ herself, is being honored by the Explorers Club and the Society of Women Geographers.
A virtual and physical hub of services, the Basic Needs Center collaborates with on-campus and community partners to serve as a campus care collective. The new center was established within the Division of Student Affairs as part of the Buff Undergraduate Success initiative.
CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ leadership members have given final approval to the campus’s new Lactation Space Policy, augmenting the university’s efforts to enhance gender equity and inclusivity and support individuals of all genders who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding children.
A CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ policy makes parental leave available to more employee groups immediately upon their start date at the university, rather than after a set window of time. The new policy is interim as the university continues to look for ways to enhance equity and wellness for staff.
CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ applicants will be able to apply to the university for free Oct. 18–20 as part of the statewide Colorado Free Application Days.
With awards to Lisa Hiura, Sara Sawyer and Aaron Whiteley, the National Institutes of Health has funded CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ researchers’ work on mental illnesses, better HIV vaccines and improved cancer treatments.
Among just 17 programs nationwide, CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s architectural engineering program received this Department of Energy designation as an acknowledgement of its focus on zero-energy design, which means a building produces as much energy as it consumes.
Campus experts answered questions and broke down the results of the latest campuswide Sexual Misconduct Survey at a town hall earlier this week. Read an overview.
Pending Board of Regents approval, CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ would break ground on the first of two buildings north of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Creek in late 2023, with openings targeted for 2026 and 2027. The spaces will increase on-campus housing options for graduate students and upper-division undergraduates.