Faculty-Staff Edition—Feb. 17, 2025
Faculty Takes
What DOGE’s recent Department of Education cuts could mean for researchers, educators
Recent cuts have targeted the Institute for Education Sciences, the main research arm of the Department of Education, which collects data and funds research on what works in education.
How ardently we admire and love ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Are Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy the greatest love story? ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Grace Rexroth weighs in.
Campus Community
Creating sustainability through music education
Margaret Berg highlights the importance of human sustainability—the well-being of individuals and communities. By integrating both human and environmental sustainability into music education, the College of Music is preparing students to make an impact on our interconnected society.
Derek Briggs, Kevin Welner elected to National Academy of Education
Briggs and Welner of the School of Education have been elected to the esteemed National Academy of Education. They join a group of just 22 colleagues, nationally and internationally, who provide outstanding scholarship and leadership related to education and who were elected.
4 reasons why you should activate your New York Times Cooking access
The University Libraries provides access to NYT Cooking, an editor-curated catalog of more than 22,000 recipes, including everything from easy weekday dinners to meals for holidays and more. Activate your access and get cooking!
Events & Exhibits
Gems of the American Music Research Center collections
The AMRC collections, housed in the archives at Norlin Library, comprise the region’s largest repository of archival music materials. In this spotlight, discover Colorado’s involvement in the rock ’n’ roll era through the Dan Fong collection.
Put Microsoft Copilot to work for you
Interested in learning more about Microsoft Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot? Attend an upcoming workshop presented by Microsoft and hosted by the Office of Information Technology.
Plan to attend the Conference on World Affairs
Join the Conference on World Affairs, happening April 7–10. Global experts will discuss key issues under the themes lead, innovate and impact, with panels focusing on current, real-world challenges.
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