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Couldn't attend the Jan. 17 town hall for faculty and staff? A recording with closed captioning is now available. Led by Provost Russell Moore and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke, the virtual event was a chance to kick off the spring semester with updates on the logistical, budgetary, health and wellness, and academic issues the campus is expecting. There was also a Q&A segment in which attendees could ask questions.
Help CU brainstorm name ideas for our two new electric Buff Buses! The top name ideas will be selected by the transportation committee, and then the community will be asked to vote to determine the two winning names.
The deadline to submit name ideas is Feb. 1. Voting will run Feb. 8–10, and the winners will be announced the week of Feb. 13. Get details and submit.
Welcome back, Buffs! Find the software you need for classes at no cost or specially reduced rates in OIT’s Software Catalog.
During maintenance that affects the portals, such as the maintenance scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 22, remember that you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.
Boulder experienced outdoor spaces in new ways when streets were temporarily repurposed to meet community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the public health emergency that led to these changes has ended, the City of Boulder is committed to reimagining public spaces, together with the community, and to this end has launched the Downtown Streets as Public Space project.
As part of this project, the city has launched a questionnaire to hear from more community members about their preferences, ideas and needs for downtown public space, as well as their thoughts on access and connection. The questionnaire should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is available in English and Spanish now through Jan. 31.
Results from this questionnaire will be combined with previous engagement efforts and technical analysis to reimagine downtown streets as welcoming spaces to gather, attend events, promote walking and biking, support economic health and vitality, and foster social interactions.
By spring 2023, the project team will develop pop-ups, events and activities to test this summer, temporarily repurposing select downtown streets with possibilities for public lounges, programming, cultural events, art and more. The project will result in long-term recommendations by the end of 2023 to inform upcoming planning efforts and future policy discussions about streets as public space throughout the city.
To learn more about the Downtown Streets as Public Space project, answer the questionnaire and stay informed, visit the project webpage.
The world awaits! Get credit abroad with CU faculty over three to six weeks this summer. The deadline to apply has been extended to Feb. 1. (All students with financial need will receive a Buffs Abroad Scholarship.)
Paris, France | May 15–June 3
Learn about the figurative "underground" of Paris' forgotten/hidden history while exploring its physical underground of catacombs, jazz caves and metro. Delve into contemporary uses of memory and memory politics.
Oaxaca, Mexico | May 15–30
Explore the history of Mexico prior to colonization by visiting ancient archaeological sites, including ongoing excavation of a 1,200-year-old city. Discover the diverse cultures of the Zapotec, Mixtec and Chatino peoples.
Edinburgh, Scotland | May 21–June 10
You’ll get hands-on experience with all aspects of a film shoot on location. Learn from professional filmmakers and visit film-specific sights in a city with a very vibrant arts community.
Rosario & Buenos Aires, Argentina | May 27–July 1
Study in part of the Mercosur, one of the most important emerging economic markets. Live with a host family that is only Spanish-speaking to enhance your language skills, and enjoy tango and cooking classes.
Vienna, Austria | May 30–June 14
Attend the opera, tour palaces, visit Freud’s favorite coffee shop, and retrace Beethoven’s footsteps. Learn about the region’s history by visiting Mauthausen Concentration Camp and seeing the spectacular Melk Abbey.
Oslo & Bergen, Norway | May 31–June 15
Explore Norwegian culture and history through museums, concerts and castles. Experience stunning geography in a cross-country train ride and participate in the famous Bergen International Festival.
Athens, Greece | June 3–25
Examine sports and the role of the athlete in the birthplace of the Olympic games. Activities range from guided tours of Athens' most famous spots to an optional surfing class and excursions to Naxos and Santorini.
Dublin, Ireland | June 5–23
Use archival research, personal journaling and ethnographic research to build your own “Irish Odyssey” digital story. You'll explore both Dublin and the Irish countryside, including taking part in the exciting Bloomsday Festival.
London, England | June 5–27
Study the world’s greatest playwright in one of the world’s greatest cities. See four live Shakespeare plays at the Globe Theatre and other locations, and visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Hampton Court Palace.
Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien, Da Nang, Vietnam | June 7–28
Experience biodiversity up close by exploring the flora and fauna of national parks. Meet Vietnamese researchers and students who work in conservation organizations, and enjoy Vietnam’s world famous street food and coffee culture.
Arusha, Tanzania | June 9–25
Explore remote conservation areas around the Serengeti as well as coastal communities. Study political ecology and development while living amongst indigenous groups such as the Maasai and Hadzabe people.
The following four programs offer an automatic $500 scholarship in addition to Buffs Abroad need awards!
Prague, Czech Republic | May 15–June 2
Examine the impact of history, migration, gender, race and sexuality on the urban landscape of contemporary Prague. Explore castles, picturesque Czech towns, and visit the world's oldest functioning glass factory.
Lisbon, Portugal | June 1–30
Experience different backgrounds in order to promote social awareness and inclusiveness. Complete your Global Diversity requirement while exploring the differing neighborhoods of a multicultural city.
Yerevan, Armenia | June 11–July 1
Explore one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with close proximity to stunning monasteries, great hiking, temples, lakes and Dilijan National Park. Interact with English language learners during practicum in an Armenian classroom with local teachers.
Quito, Ecuador | July 16–30
Retrace the expeditions of La Condamine, Humboldt and Darwin from a cultural perspective. Visit iconic places around the country like the Galapagos Islands to learn about Ecuador's scientific and cultural richness.
Get in touch with Ed Abroad to open an application. It only takes a few minutes, no commitments, and many scholarships are available!
Nominations for the 2023 BFA Excellence Awards are open now through Feb. 21. The awards specifically recognize outstanding work and a concerted effort to make advances in the academy. The chancellor provides financial support for these prestigious awards, which will be $5,000 beginning in 2023.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Peer Editing Workshop Series is a virtual program designed to assist faculty in submitting a proposal to the NEH fellowships opportunity. Participants will benefit from an introductory session, Q&A, a session on categories and requirements, and one peer editing workshop to hone the narrative portion of their fellowship applications.
The University Libraries welcomes students back to campus after winter break. We've got all your needs covered, from access to our collections, answers to your research questions, study rooms and more.
Learn world languages with ALTEC this spring. Our remote, non-credit classes are open to adults worldwide in American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Find a class that works with your schedule!
Visit us online to view the class schedule and discover the ALTEC advantage. Classes begin Jan. 23, meeting twice a week over Zoom at noon or in the evening.
Current CU affiliates receive a 20% discount––so what are you waiting for? Start learning today!
In the past week, CU Boulder Facilities Management teams have found dead geese on campus. There have been 17 deceased geese at the pond at 28th and Colorado and two at the pond near the Kittredge residence halls.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the United States Department of Agriculture are tracking and testing for a strain of avian influenza across the state that is most likely affecting the birds. According to CPW, one million chickens have been euthanized in Colorado to stop the spread of the disease.
The cases found on campus follow the same pattern seen at off-campus sites, where the birds are found near bodies of water—where they congregate—with no wounds or other signs of trauma.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, avian influenza is not commonly transmitted to humans from geese or other birds but carries a high mortality rate in humans if it is a highly pathogenic strain of flu. If you encounter a dead bird or a bird that appears disoriented, do not touch the bird. Also, stay out of all natural bodies of water on campus.
The campus Integrated Pest Management team is following standard protocol by wearing recommended Personal Protection Equipment to collect the animal carcasses, which are then disposed of in a designated containment vessel for disposal to mitigate any potential biohazards.
If you see dead birds or other animals on campus, or live animals showing abnormal behavior, call the Operations Control Center at 303-492-5522 to report the type of animal (avoiding contact) and provide the exact location. Here are additional safety tips provided by CPW.
If you accidentally come into contact with an animal and would like to talk with a nurse, visit Medical Services or call 303-492-5101.
If you're planning on using Canvas to teach this spring, these helpful tips will ease you into the new semester. Read more from OIT.
OIT has begun the process of migrating the telephone service for campus departments from Cisco to Microsoft Teams Calls. This transition will provide more flexibility whether you are on campus or off, while leveraging tools that are already widely available at CU Boulder.
Visit the OIT website to learn more about when your department will be migrated, what to expect from a migration, and how to get started with Teams today!
CU Anschutz researchers in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes are looking for healthy men and women to study the effects of sleep disruption on bone health.
You may qualify for this study if you:
Involvement includes:
The total study duration is up to six weeks of participation. You will receive up to $1,500 and a FitBit for your time.
If interested, email spotlight@cuanschutz.edu for study details, or complete the prescreening survey.