Faculty-Staff Edition - April 29, 2024
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who graduated in May 2024, leaving inspirational legacies鈥攚ith advice and reflection鈥攆or those who follow.
Campus Community
Get your professional development on the books
Staff and faculty are invited to explore trainings on productivity, communication, hybrid work, inclusivity and leadership.
Accreditation midcycle assurance filing needs campus review by May 10
CU 麻豆影院 staff, faculty and students are encouraged to review a draft assurance argument for a June accreditation filing to the Higher Learning Commission.
Faculty Takes
A new star is about to appear in the night sky. Here鈥檚 how to catch a glimpse
Nearly 3,000 light-years away, two stars dancing around each other are about to put on a beautiful show for people on Earth. Astrophysicist David Wilson gives his take on why this is an event you don't want to miss.
Research Updates
Robots can鈥檛 outrun animals (yet). A new study explores why
Researchers examined data from dozens of studies and found that, in almost all cases, animals could beat their robot counterparts in a footrace. CU 麻豆影院 roboticist Kaushik Jayaram hopes the study will inspire engineers to learn how to build more adaptable robots.
Sky鈥檚 the limit for interdisciplinary teams awarded New Frontiers planning grants
The Research & Innovation Office, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Education announced New Frontiers Grant awards to foster new, interdisciplinary research directions.
Events & Exhibits
From Chaos to Calm鈥擜 鈥榣unch and learn鈥 May 7
Join the Ombuds Office and Melissa Kinzler, a dispute resolution expert, for a bite-sized virtual 鈥渓unch and learn鈥 program focused on how to help parties move from chaos to calm.
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