Faculty-Staff Edition–April 14, 2025
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Chancellor Justin Schwartz and other dignitaries joined the Colorado General Assembly in marking the rapid growth of the state's quantum industry.
Campus Community
Get your game plan going for open enrollment
This year’s open enrollment period runs April 21–May 9. All benefits-eligible employees will have the opportunity to change their health plan enrollments, modify optional insurance policies and add or remove dependents.
Campus releases latest Sexual Assault and Related Harms Survey results
While increasing slightly from 2021, rates of reported sexual assault remain substantially lower than in 2015, the first year ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ conducted the survey. Stalking, meanwhile, continued to decline in the 2024 survey.
6 tips for staff and faculty experiencing burnout
The end of the semester can be a difficult time for many faculty and staff. These tips can help you identify burnout, manage it and find support.
Brightest Buffs—Staff Council launches recognition program
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Staff Council wants to celebrate the unique stories and contributions of our staff. You can nominate a staff member or nominate yourself to be recognized as a Brightest Buff.
Research Corner
Climate Innovation Collaboratory awards $1M to tackle key sustainability challenges
Four novel research projects are being funded by the Climate Innovation Collaboratory, an ongoing alliance between Deloitte Consulting LLP and ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Tax Day highlights the costs of single living—but demographics are forcing financial change
Singles often pay more than their coupled counterparts, and not just on taxes. As solo living rises, so does pressure on the rest of the world to catch up. Read from CU expert Peter McGraw on The Conversation.
Events & Exhibits
Academic freedom at CU and beyond: A conversation April 15
Join Provost Russell Moore and Vice Chancellor Michele Moses for a candid conversation about academic freedom—what it means, why it matters and how ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ can continue to protect it.
A discussion with Adrianna Kezar on integrating shared equity leadership on campus
Kezar, the lead presenter at the April 21 Many Voices Summit, will discuss the value of integrating shared equity leadership tenants into campus standard practice.
CU Thrive: Celebrating people, place and planet on April 25
Join in celebrating the inaugural U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Week with an afternoon of fun, connection and well-being.
Join for a night of inspiration and celebration May 1
Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for the Best Should Teach Ceremony, featuring keynote speaker Alphonse Keasley and honoring exceptional educators at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and beyond.
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