Published: Jan. 22, 2018

This Week, a series geared toward faculty and staff, provides reminders, events and possible items for the docket for the week ahead. Coming up in the next few days, open to all faculty and staff, are a few ways to connect with the entrepreneurshipcommunity, the campus Involvement Fair, a panel discussion of the Trump presidency, one year in, and more.

Get tips for the new yearfrom our Global Entrepreneurs in Residence

Get entrepreneurial: Meet (and reach out to) the campus’s Global Entrepreneurs in Residence, Colin Daniels and Masha Zvereva, and find out what they do at the beginning of each year to prepare to be innovative.


Jan. 23–25

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Offered through Human Resources, this FranklinCovey training, which is part of a suite of topics, helps organizations better manage change and create high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative and engaged. The cost is $30, and participants must register for the all-access pass to attend this three-day in-person workshop.


Tuesday, Jan. 23

Grand opening of the campus Startup Hub

A place not only for students, but also for faculty, staff and community members, the Startup Hub located at the Village Center will open its doors in celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. See what it's all about: Enjoythe space, peruse student innovation stories and socialize withthe innovation ecosystem on campus. Consider how you might want to get involved, perhaps to prototypeyour own idea, partnerwith othersor offer mentorship.


Wednesday, Jan. 24

CU Boulder Involvement Fair

If you're looking to get involved on campus, the CU Boulder Involvement Fair is for you. Stop by theUMC Glenn Miller Ballroomfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and connect with new people and groups, learn about upcoming campus eventsand all the different student clubs and organizations on campus. While you're there, enjoy the free food, giveaways andmusic.

Trump’s America: One Year Later

Has the Trump presidency lived up to its expectations, good or bad? Find out during a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. in Hale Science, room 270. The panel is made up of students and facultyfrom across the political spectrum.is recommended.

Staff Council 'Reverse Town Hall'

Staff Council is hosting a reverse town hall, where staff members are encouraged to share their experiences, ideas and potential improvements on the employee tuition benefit.


Thursday, Jan. 25

Bring your A-game to the New Venture Challenge

Are you part of a New Venture Challenge team? Workshops beginning Jan. 25 will validate your idea. Write a business plan. Prep your pitch. All this and more will be coveredto help you gear up for the campus's startup competition.


Friday, Jan. 26

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the Graduate School and the 3MT Program invite you to a workshop on research presentations with guest presenter Michael Alley, associate professor at Pennsylvania State University, from 10 a.m. to noon inSEEC C120. Be sure to. Refreshments will be provided.