Faculty-Staff Edition - July 9, 2024
Beginning Aug. 1, LGBTQ+ students across the United States are poised to earn unprecedented federal protection from discrimination under a proposed overhaul of Title IX. Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Today got researcher Chelsea Kilimnik's take on how the new rules, and the fierce pushback against them, could impact students' mental health.
Campus Community
Tuition assistance benefit enhanced for upcoming academic year
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis enriching the tuition assistance benefit for the upcoming academic year—expanding the benefit’s value, eliminating wait times to register and making the benefit more flexible for families with multiple college students. Learn more.
Tap into campus AI resources and coordination
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s campuswide AI steering committee has created a new artificial intelligence website and community of practice. Learn more about campus AI efforts and how you can get involved.
3 reasons to volunteer for Fall Welcome
Fall Welcome is almost here, and you can be a part of this exciting tradition by volunteering to help with move-in and signature events. Here are three reasons to volunteer for Fall Welcome this year.
Research Updates
Colorado Rep. Yadira Caraveo visits Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder to talk quantum
Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo dipped into all things quantum during her first official visit to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder and JILA. The campus conversation emphasized the critical role of ongoing federal support in quantum research and innovation.
Dan Scheeres joins asteroid mission
Distinguished Professor Dan Scheeres has been named a NASA participating scientist on the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. He is one of 12 individuals announced for the space probe mission, which is scheduled to launch in October 2024.
Remembering CU’s brave one from the Red Scare
Caught up in anti-communist hysteria following World War II, former student Dalton Trumbo today is recognized as a fierce proponent of free speech. CU’s Bronson Hilliard discusses why Trumbo’s legacy remains important today.
Events & Exhibits
Family leave webinars available August through November
The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØsystem is offering webinars for employees and supervisors about Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections and CU’s parental leave benefit. Plan to attend.
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