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Tenure list: November 2022

The Board of Regents on Nov. 3 approved three appointments with tenure.
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Wrap up the 2022 tax year by completing these essential tasks

The end of the year is approaching, and with it comes important tax forms. Make sure your personal information and pay is accurate to ensure your W-2 and/or...
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Make sure your money can weather time and taxes with a Health Savings Account

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is more than just a convenient way to pay for health care expenses — it’s a tool to reduce your tax liability today and shore up...
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New AB Nexus grant awards spotlight productive cross-campus collaborations

Today, AB Nexus announced its fifth round of grant awards to researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Colorado...
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Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment increases award amount

The Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment (KPWE) recently announced scholarship recipients will receive another $1,000, bringing the amount from $5,000 to $6,000.
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Five takeaways from the IRC Faculty Task Force Roadmap

More than 60% of CU Denver’s 1,000+ faculty members are lecturers, instructional, research and clinical faculty. The IRC Faculty Task Force was formed to...
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CU researchers rethink mental illness

In the dream clinic of the future, patients struggling with mental illness might — in addition to sharing their feelings with a therapist — have their brain...
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Climate summit to convene global experts in Boulder

United Nations Human Rights, CU Boulder and the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance are co-hosting a three-day, global climate summit exploring...
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Shining a light on therapy that might help SAD sufferers

Winter’s onset means progressively fewer hours of daylight. For many, this change is hard to adjust to, triggering depressed or just unsettled feelings. A CU...
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Publication note: No CU Connections on Thanksgiving, Dec. 22 and 29

CU Connections will not publish new issues on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24), Dec. 22 and 29. Deadline for submissions for the Thursday, Dec. 1, issue is noon...
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Seven faculty members join ranks of CU Distinguished Professors
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Seven faculty members join ranks of CU Distinguished Professors

The University of Colorado has announced seven new members joining its roster of Distinguished Professors, a title signifying the highest honor awarded to...
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Regents hear update on freshman retention rates
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Regents hear update on freshman retention rates

COLORADO SPRINGS – The Board of Regents on Nov. 3 heard an update on CU’s Strategic Plan, delving into brand new numbers detailing student retention. During a...
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With school shootings at record high, new grant aims to curb violence in Colorado schools

With a new $2 million grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at CU Boulder aims to help 40...
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Pigage Natural History Museum preserves a legacy and expands education

The university’s most unusual hidden treasure on the UCCS campus might be the Pigage Natural History Museum and Wildlife Lab located in Osborne.
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From military service to CU Denver: Meet our student veterans

An Air Force veteran who hopes to become an immunologist and a former Navy hospital corpsman who is studying business administration are just two of the 1,958...
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Older adults embrace new careers in research

Kady Nearing, PhD, is leading an innovative solution to the problem of a lack of participant diversity in clinical trials. Her NIH-funded project is training...
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President Saliman discusses priorities, challenges with Faculty Senate
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President Saliman discusses priorities, challenges with Faculty Senate

President Todd Saliman appeared at the Faculty Senate’s meeting last week to discuss current priorities and challenges facing the university. President Todd...
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CU honored for outreach in southern Colorado
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CU honored for outreach in southern Colorado

The University of Colorado recently was honored with a Dentros Award from Action22, recognizing CU’s outreach and engagement work with communities across...
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CU Boulder faculty, staff to attend world’s largest climate conference

Three CU Boulder faculty—James Anaya, Colleen Scanlan Lyons and Max Boykoff—will join this year’s gathering to observe the negotiations and contribute valuable...
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Mind games at UCCS: Olympians conquer Olympiad

On October 7, over 150 Olympians came from all over Colorado to participate in the 38th Soifer Mathematical Olympiad. The Olympians were offered five problems...
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A heart found its way home again

On October 27, 2022, the late afternoon sun broke through the clouds to bathe the Centennial House at 1050 Ninth Street in brilliant sunshine. It shone on a...
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Dozens gather at annual Die-In to spotlight action against racism and injustice

The annual event, which occurs nationwide and was hosted Thursday by the CU School of Medicine chapter of White Coats for Black Lives, is held as a protest and...
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Call for proposals: Coleman Institute’s Technology Translational Research and Development Awards
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Call for proposals: Coleman Institute’s Technology Translational Research and Development Awards

The Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is now accepting proposals from CU faculty members for the Technology Translational Research and Development (...
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Accessing Higher Ground Conference: CU community receives 5% discount
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Accessing Higher Ground Conference: CU community receives 5% discount

The 2022 Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible, Media, Web and Technology Conference is set for Nov. 14-18 at the Hilton Denver City Center. The conference also...
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Newest research institute tackles mental health, wellness through integration of science, community

Newest research institute tackles mental health, wellness through integration of science, community

CU Boulder’s newest institute—the Renée Crown Wellness Institute—celebrated its grand opening last week on University Hill with a joyful event highlighting...

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