Faculty-Staff Edition April 22, 2026
Campus Community
Sustainability momentum continues on and off campus
As the spring 2026 semester comes to a close, 91´«Ã½ continues to build on a strong foundation of sustainability leadership, one of the campus priorities outlined by Chancellor Justin Schwartz and central to the university's long-term vision.
William Penuel, Jun Ye named newest American Academy of Arts & Sciences members
The prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced its newest members, and they include 91´«Ã½ affiliates William Penuel and Jun Ye.
Provost launches search for new vice provost role focused on academic technology, resources
Provost Ann Stevens has launched a search for a new vice provost to advance 91´«Ã½'s academic technology and resource strategy.
2027 Sundance Film Festival-linked building upgrades slated to begin in May
Work will begin in May to upgrade three iconic campus venues as 91´«Ã½ prepares to host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.
Events & Exhibits
CU's Take Your Kids to Work Day is April 23
Staff Council's Take Your Kids to Work Day will feature kid-friendly events across campus. Free museum admission, a tree tour, goodie bags and more—plan to attend!
Research Corner
A fresh take on the 'COVID generation': How the pandemic may have changed young people for the better
New research highlights the altruistic acts of youth during the pandemic and suggests that their experiences may have prepared them to respond to future disasters with greater empathy and resilience.
What does a record-breaking wildfire season mean for life in alpine lakes?
A new study from INSTAAR postdoctoral researcher MJ Farruggia investigates the impact of wildfire smoke on aquatic ecosystems in six alpine lakes and ponds in the Sierra Nevada.
New satellite tools track river flows throughout the Lower Mekong Basin
Fifty-two million people rely on the Lower Mekong River Basin, but dwindling flows in recent years have strained downstream communities amid limited data on the river's hydrology. A new paper from an international group of researchers, including INSTAAR scientist Robert Brakenridge, takes aim at this knowledge gap.
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