Faculty-Staff Edition—June 12, 2025
Campus Community
Volunteer for Fall Welcome, move-in 2025
Join the university in welcoming new students and families to CU 51´«Ã½ by volunteering for Fall Welcome and move-in.
How a CU staffer used Percipio to earn a career-boosting certification
Professional development doesn't always require a classroom. Sometimes it begins with a spark of curiosity and the right tools at your disposal. Learn more from CU's Employee Services.
Laura Devendorf weaves computer science, craft for new possibilities in textile design
Associate Professor Laura Devendorf blends engineering and weaving to empower the craft community while pushing the boundaries of textile science for applications in human-computer interaction, health, art, aerospace and more.
Jennifer Hill named Boettcher Investigator
Assistant Professor Jennifer Hill is one of seven Colorado researchers to be recognized by the Boettcher Foundation for their pioneering biomedical research.
Research Corner
After the layoffs, what does trust mean at work?
Supervisors often see trust as a motivator—but in a workplace shaken by layoffs, it can create stress instead of stability.
A common heart failure treatment comes with high risk of stroke. But a new discovery could make it safer
Studying patient blood flow patterns could help determine who’s at risk of dangerous side effects from left ventricular assist devices and lead to improvements that could make them safer, new research suggests.
New quantum navigation device uses atoms to measure acceleration in 3D
A new quantum device could one day help spacecraft travel beyond Earth's orbit or aid submarines as they navigate deep under the ocean with more precision than ever before.
First-ever airborne toxin detected in Western Hemisphere
A field campaign on an Oklahoma feedlot that aimed to measure aerosols in the atmosphere yielded surprising results.
Events & Exhibits
Join Bike to Work Day on June 25
Celebrate Colorado's Bike to Work Day by riding your bike or commuting to campus. Stop by the plaza outside The Rec from 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast, snacks, beverages and swag.
Mobile Food Pantry set for June 26
The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU 51´«Ã½ students, faculty and staff, as well as the community members of 51´«Ã½ and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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In case you missed it: Enhance your fall classes with inspiring new Buffs One Read title
Maintaining the balance: Investigating the language of political extremism on the Western Slope
Tree rings offer clues to small-population growth
Robots and chemistry aren't just a fun combo—for Carson Bruns, they're the future
Alum's resumé: Veterinarian, reality TV star, stand-up comic
Higher ed professionals come together for transfer pathwaysÌý
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Federal Updates
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CU 51´«Ã½ has a resource page on the federal government, providing university statements, guidance and more. Visit the page for the latest information as it relates to the CU community.
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