Faculty-Staff Edition—April 16, 2025
CU Boulder has made the most of the last year of advances in quantum science and technology. World Quantum Day is a worldwide initiative to promote the public understanding of quantum science and technology around the world.
Campus Community
Prepare for Fall Welcome, move-in 2025
In the fall, new student move-in will occur Friday, Aug. 15, through Tuesday, Aug. 19. Faculty and staff play an essential role in helping campus operations run smoothly. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.
Sustainability Leadership Team discusses new campus sustainability leaders, project progress
At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team welcomed Jane Zelikova and discussed Andrew Mayock’s onboarding, the sustainability landscape map, operational updates and upcoming events.
Stay informed: Access top local, national news organizations
Get direct site access to The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily Camera, Denver Post and several other news organizations as a benefit through the University Libraries.
Events & Exhibits
Know before you go to the spring game April 19
The Black and Gold Day spring football game is back this month—come rain, shine or snow. Here's everything you need to know: ticketing, parking info and more.
Take Your Kids to Work Day is April 24
Staff Council is excited to announce CU Boulder Take Your Kids to Work Day will be Thursday, April 24, featuring kid-friendly events all across campus.
Research Corner
Art and transformation are inherently connected, prof says
For artist and Professor of Printmaking Melanie Yazzie, making art is about much more than creating something aesthetically pleasing.
Zero-emission vehicle adoption reduces air pollution, climate impact from transportation
California’s “going zero” policy, which strives for 100% zero-emission passenger vehicle sales by 2035, will reduce ozone pollution and carbon dioxide emissions in Los Angeles, according to recent CIRES-led work.
Desert reservoirs capture and store organic carbon, according to new research
Abby Eckland, Irina Overeem and collaborators investigate how a reservoir on the Rio Grande buries organic carbon beneath layers of sediment; they have found the process is amplified during drought and flash floods.
CU Boulder leading 10-university uncrewed aerial systems communications project
Eric Frew is heading an $8 million project to improve drone communications in anticipation of a future when autonomous aircraft regularly whizz overhead for everything from product deliveries to emergency response.