Faculty-Staff Edition - July 25, 2024
Campus Community
10 with CU ties headed to 2024 Olympics in Paris
Ten athletes with ties to the University of Colorado are set to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, including six former student athletes, three former students and one current student. Read about these incredible Buffs and check out the viewing guide.
Phil DiStefano: A look at the past 50 years on campus
Chancellor Philip DiStefano has seen CU Â鶹ӰԺ go through plenty of ups and downs over the past 50 years. Now, as he takes on a new chapter, he reflects on his time as a Buff.
Faculty Takes
Weather-related power outages are on the rise. Here’s why, what to expect in the future
Extreme weather is straining the country’s aging power grid from Texas to Colorado and California. Kyri Baker, who studies infrastructure, offers her perspective on what the grid of the future could look like.
Events & Exhibits
Register for Mental Health First Aid for Higher Ed on Aug. 7
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to help individuals assist someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises. This workshop is tailored to university communities.
3 quick ways to use ChatGPT to improve your work day—Aug. 13
If you're looking to explore artificial intelligence, join the Ombuds Office for a concise session filled with practical tools to enhance your workday. In just 30 minutes, learn how AI tools can significantly improve and streamline your daily tasks.
The Conversation
Unequal access to quantum education may limit progress in this emerging field
Universities are beginning to investigate quantum information science education to develop a workforce ready for the technology, and now is the time to improve access.ÌýRead from CU experts Bethany Wilcox and Josephine Meyer on The Conversation.
Australia’s largest iron ore deposits 1 billion years younger than previously thought
How did Australia end up with so much iron ore? What researchers discovered in Western Australia redefines how we think about iron deposits—and provides clues on how we might find more. Read from CU expert Liam Courtney-Davies on The Conversation.
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