Earlier this year, Frederic Bloom, J.D., was named to the newest cohort of President’s Teaching Scholars, high recognition for excellence in and commitment to learning and teaching, as well as active, substantial contributions to scholarly work. He teaches Civil Procedure, Evidence, Federal Courts and related courses. "The law is a distinctly human enterprise: It is made by people, with people, for people," he said. "I sincerely believe that my students will be better attorneys, better advocates, better neighbors and better leaders if they remember that important fact."
When Jeffrey Nytch, D.M.A., prepares students for potential nonlinear career paths, he’s speaking from experience. “I didn’t go to college to major in music,” said Nytch, a professor at CU Boulder’s College of Music. “In fact, I was interested in business and finance. Music had always been in my life, but I was told that it was ‘a great hobby but a lousy way to make a living.’” This year, Nytch was named to the newest cohort of President’s Teaching Scholars at CU.
At CU Boulder, graduate student Olivia Felton is helping advance research aimed at improving mobility and quality of life for individuals living with movement challenges. Watch to learn how Felton’s passion for movement led her to engineering research – and how she's helping shape the future of mobility through innovation.
Mari Dennis joined CU system administration’s Internal Audit last year as a fiscal misconduct investigator. She also is coordinator for the CU EthicsLine, which provides employees with a simple, anonymous way of reporting concerns or suspected misconduct. "Everyone plays a role in creating an ethical workplace," she said. "If something doesn’t feel right, I would encourage people to speak up in whatever way feels most comfortable."
