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I am delighted to share with you recent highlights from the University of Colorado Boulder’s research endeavors and creative works . While I have only been onboard a short time, I am impressed by the remarkable people, our dedicated partners and the excitement about ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder’s past and future impact.

I wish to add my voice to those supporting ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder students who are engaging in online and direct discussions, and preparing to engage in free speech activities in support of their fellow students at the University of Missouri.

Last May, I commissioned a committee of ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder faculty and communications professionals to take on the issue of how the administration and the faculty can communicate more effectively with one another, and to look at the current state of communication with faculty regarding basic university business.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 saw the opening of the 21st Diversity and Inclusion Summit on the Boulder campus. In his opening remarks, Chancellor DiStefano called upon the campus community to maintain a daily conversation about what diversity and inclusion mean to our community, and to chart a course that will transform our campus in fundamental ways.

As we observe Veterans Day this Wednesday, we are reminded that the life stories and experiences of our veteran students, faculty and staff provide great diversity to our campus.

I want to take this opportunity to express my enthusiasm for an important new ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder merit scholarship program for top-entering Colorado freshmen next fall.

BY PHILIP P. DISTEFANO This Thursday evening the University of Colorado Boulder will be on the national stage yet again. As I shared with you in December of last year, the Colorado Buffaloes will be playing in the exclusive Thursday Night Football slot on ESPN.