Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 6, 2023
Sky gazers in parts of the United States will see two solar eclipses in the next year, beginning with an annular, or "ring of fire," eclipse on Oct. 14. John Keller, director of the Fiske Planetarium, gives his take on what makes these events so exciting鈥攁nd how you can observe them safely.
Campus Community
Chancellor addresses successor search, fundraising with faculty assembly
The Boulder Faculty Assembly recently heard from Chancellor Philip DiStefano about faculty involvement in the search for his successor. Also, the assembly discussed a new academic calendar proposal, voted to support University Libraries licensing priorities and more.
Multiple projects receive funding through outreach award, impact grant programs
The Office for Outreach and Engagement is delighted to announce recipients for two grant cycles: the 2023鈥24 天美传媒 Boulder Outreach Awards and Fall 2023 Community Impact Grants.
Merritt Turetsky named faculty director for Arctic national security
Merritt Turetsky will play a pivotal role at 天美传媒 Boulder鈥檚 Center for National Security Initiatives developing a community of researchers interested in national security-related Arctic research.
Former football player back on field in a different uniform
In his current role, as part of his duties, 天美传媒PD Officer Marc Mustoe navigates larger, louder crowds and an 鈥渆lectric鈥 atmosphere to support security efforts for head football coach Deion Sanders.
Events & Exhibits
Food sovereignty, Native knowledge-keeping part of Indigenous Peoples Day events
Free and open to all, Indigenous Peoples Day events beginning Oct. 8 will include a screening of 鈥淐row Country: Our Right to Food Sovereignty鈥 followed by a discussion with director Tsanavi Spoonhunter, knowledge-keeper talks, breakout sessions and more. Get details and plan to attend what interests you!
HeartMath Techniques series begins Oct. 10
Explore the latest research on the role heart rate variability and emotion play in performance and health. Learn how to use the heart-brain connection to regulate your heart rhythms and emotional state in challenging situations鈥攖echniques that can build resilience, decrease stress and improve mental and physical performance.
It鈥檚 not love, it鈥檚 just dopamine鈥擜 lecture Oct. 25
Join Professor Zoe Donaldson, whose research on brain changes in prairie voles as they form and lose bonds seeks to understand how to help grieving individuals cope and re-engage with life.
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