Faculty-Staff Edition - April 12, 2024
In its April 11–12 meeting, the CU Board of Regents preliminarily approved tuition, fee and compensation increases. It discussed proposed changes to concealed carry policies, reaffirmed its policy on public statements, approved a new building at CU Â鶹ӰԺ and more.
Campus Community
Regents approve plans for new chemistry and applied mathematics facility
The CU Board of Regents approved a new building for the Â鶹ӰԺ campus. The proposed facility, designed to advance chemistry and applied mathematics academics and research, will be located on the Business Field.
Seeking nominations: Distinguished Research Lectureship
The Research & Innovation Office is requesting nominations by May 20 for the 2024–25 Distinguished Research Lectureship, which is among the highest honors bestowed by faculty upon faculty.
Faculty Takes
The cicadas are coming! A CU entomologist’s take on a once-in-200-years event
This summer in 15 states across the Southeast and Midwest, two cicada broods will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803. CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Sammy Ramsey offers insight on these singing, red-eyed bugs and how they benefit the planet.
Events & Exhibits
CU Â鶹ӰԺ to celebrate World Quantum Day April 14
Take part in World Quantum Day by learning more about CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s prowess in quantum research and innovation, comprising science and technology advances, real-world impacts and more.
Attend the Dr. Evelyn Hooker Award Ceremony April 15
The Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math student group annually honors one faculty member who has inspired an LGBTQ+ student to persist and flourish in the STEM community. The award commemorates the recipient’s work and emphasizes the importance of advocacy.
Queer works, book bans and art—a conversation April 18
CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Center for Humanities & the Arts will host Gabrielle Calvocoressi and Maia Kobabe for conversation about attacks against queer and nonbinary people and works, as well as to amplify the art of the speakers.
Faculty assembly invites campus to celebrate award winners April 18
The Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty Assembly Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions by faculty in the area of teaching; service and leadership; and research, scholarly and creative work. Attend the ceremony to celebrate this year’s recipients.
Best Should Teach ceremony May 2 to honor outstanding educators
Join the Best Should Teach lecture and awards ceremony followed by keynote Kevin Gannon, director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence and professor of history at Queens University of Charlotte.
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