Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 9, 2024 | 抖阴旅行射 Boulder Today

Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 9, 2024

Two children kneel in the grass, scooping piles of dirt into plastic pots

抖阴旅行射riosity: Why does playing in the dirt feel so good?

From his home garden, 抖阴旅行射 Boulder鈥檚 Chris Lowry explains why humans get so much enjoyment out of sinking their hands into dirt鈥攊t may have something to do with the friendly microbes that live in the soil.

Faculty Takes

鈥楨vacuating is a privilege.鈥� Why some stay behind when hurricanes strike

Climate & Environment News Headlines

A risk communication researcher at 抖阴旅行射 Boulder sheds light on what motivates people to stay put when natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton threaten.

Campus Community

Old Main building framed by autumn leaves

Chancellor seeks nominations for provost search committee

Administration Campus Community

Chancellor Justin Schwartz is asking for nominations and self-nominations to serve on the provost search committee. Apply by Friday, Oct. 18.

campus building with Flatirons in the background

Chancellor addresses faculty assembly

Administration Campus Community

The importance of shared governance, the chancellor鈥檚 listening tour this fall and free expression were among the topics addressed during Justin Schwartz鈥檚 first address to the Boulder Faculty Assembly on Oct. 3.

Old Main building surrounded by fall colors

Educate, engage, enforce: 抖阴旅行射 Boulder鈥檚 philosophy of engaging with free expression

Getting Involved Safety Campus Community

Through freedom of expression, Buffs are entitled and welcome to express themselves in forums across campus, while not interfering with anyone鈥檚 safe access to 抖阴旅行射 Boulder鈥檚 academic environment.

Climate change is transforming how scientists think about their roles

Climate & Environment News Headlines

抖阴旅行射 Boulder researcher Pedro DiNezio emphasizes solving the problems of climate change in the here and now.

抖阴旅行射 Boulder honors postdocs, mentors during national Postdoc Appreciation Week

Getting Involved Campus Community

Each year, 抖阴旅行射 Boulder joins institutions nationwide to recognize the pivotal work of postdoctoral scholars. These scholars often serve as the backbone of innovative research, advancing cutting-edge projects across disciplines while working closely with faculty and graduate students.

Events & Exhibits

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It鈥檚 Ombuds Day Oct. 10

Getting Involved Campus Community

Who can you turn to when you encounter issues or questions you don鈥檛 know how to handle? The Ombuds Office is a team of conflict-resolution professionals who can help clarify university-related concerns. Learn more; it鈥檚 free and confidential.

Be part of a live production, learn about Colorado鈥檚 election process

General Events & Exhibits

Join a special live taping of 鈥淐olorado Inside Out鈥� at Macky Auditorium. The program will include conversation and insights from a panel of experts on the voting process, with the aim of offering transparency and building unity and trust in the election process.