Faculty-Staff Edition—March 12, 2025
The Cultural Events Board is proud to welcome Diane Guerrero to campus. Guerrero, best known for her roles in “Orange is the New Black” and “Doom Patrol,” has become a leading voice in the national conversation on immigration and social justice.
Campus Community
New RIO faculty fellows continue legacy of leadership development across campus
This year’s cohort includes 14 faculty members from departments and research institutes spanning the campus. The program supports faculty in achieving their research and innovation goals and promotes collaboration through tailored training, experiential learning and leadership development opportunities.
ACUMent applications now open
With applications now open, faculty have a new opportunity to engage in meaningful mentoring relationships that support career growth, well-being and professional success. Learn more and submit your application as a mentor or mentee by April 25.
Research Updates
How COVID-19 challenged car-centric cities, and what comes next
Environmental designer Kevin Krizek shares how systemic barriers and status-quo planning have led many cities to revert to car-dominated designs five years after the pandemic.
Live, laugh, lotus: Why group texting during ‘The White Lotus’ feels so good
New research reveals that second-screening—using a phone, tablet or laptop while watching TV—can enhance your experience and boost social connections.
‘Kenough’: Is ‘Barbie’ more revolutionary for men than women?
A CU Boulder doctoral student’s paper argues that the hit film “Barbie” exemplifies “masculinity without patriarchy” in media.
Study unravels mystery of cancer-fueling enzyme—could lead to new treatments
A new CU Boulder study unravels a decades-old mystery around an enigmatic enzyme—a cancer driver known as CDK7.