Faculty-Staff Edition - Dec. 6, 2023
Campus Community
How OIEC supports campus during times of conflict
The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance provides support particularly during times of conflict, such as with the Israel-Hamas war. Read more from Llen Pomeroy, Title IX officer and associate vice chancellor.
Get the latest Canvas updates and start-of-term tips
Learn about the latest updates to Canvas-related tools and services and discover resources for preparing your fall courses.
Events & Exhibits
Help celebrate Coach Prime’s award Dec. 6
The public is invited to the CU Events Center to watch Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders accept his recently announced Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated. The free event will include giveaways, a docuseries screening and more.
African royalty fashion show to take center stage Dec. 9
Dress to impress and join the African Student Association for its first African Royalty Fashion Show, a night of culture meant to educate, enlighten and embrace African elegance and diversity.
The Conversation
Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically—but the same is true of Christmas
Assimilation no doubt played a role in making Hanukkah the commercialized holiday it is today. But other factors shaped the modern festival, too, saysCU expertSamira Mehta. Read moreon The Conversation.
Research Updates
Colorado economic outlook: Slowing growth in a turbulent economy
Despite persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, a worker shortage and slowing consumer spending, Colorado’s economy should remain resilient in 2024, according to the Business Economic Outlook released by the Leeds School of Business.
Deep within an inhospitable desert, a window to first life on Earth
In Argentina's Puna de Atacama, a parched plateau more than 12,000 feet above sea level, a series of lagoons are home to microbial communities that seem to resemble nothing else alive on Earth today. But time may be running out to study them.