Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 22, 2024
Campus Community
Chancellor’s office invites nominations for Hazel Barnes Prize
One of the most prestigious awards at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, the Hazel Barnes Prize focuses on the enriching relationship between teaching and research. Nominations are open through Feb. 28 for the 2025 prize.
Act now: Complete these important year-end tasks
The new year is fast approaching, which means tax season is just around the corner. Before the year ends, verify that your personal information and pay is accurate now to ensure a worry-free tax season.
Help for holiday IT security incidents
The holiday season is a busy time of year for cybercriminals; here’s how to get help if you suspect you’ve fallen victim to a cybersecurity incident while campus offices are closed.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ violence prevention program featured in Human Kindness Initiative
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival joined forces with the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence to participate in the Human Kindness Initiative, a series organized by the Parent Engagement Network.
Faculty Takes
What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from CU expert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.
Research Updates
Kinship may not mean what you think it does
CU Â鶹ӰԺ anthropologist Kathryn Goldfarb spearheaded a new book that examines the difficult aspects of family connection.
More snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if we do something soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. However, a new INSTAAR study suggests this protective effect might be pushed up against its limits soon.
Introducing ‘UFO’ galaxies—the Milky Way’s dustier cousins
Deep in the universe lurk a population of mysterious, red galaxies that, until recently, were all but invisible to scientists. Now, astrophysicists at CU Â鶹ӰԺ have drawn on new observations to learn more about these objects.
Events & Exhibits
All you want for Christmas is brass? Feast your ears Dec. 14
Christmas bells won’t just be ringing—they’ll be swinging! The joyous sounds, sweet and clear, will come courtesy of the Boston Brass and the Brass All-Stars Big Band in a program filled to the brim with merriment and cheer.
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