The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, Dec. 1–4, promises to highlight the commitment of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder and the city of Boulder to take human rights-based climate action.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a legislative bill into law, declaring Juneteenth a state holiday. The holiday recognizes the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the self-determination of Black Americans. This year, the university will offer a floating personal observance day for all leave-eligible faculty and staff.
The award, considered one of the College of Arts and Sciences' highest honors, is given to students for academic achievement and service. This year, 17 undergraduates in a variety of fields are receiving the honor.
Emilie Upczak, an independent filmmaker and assistant teaching professor, has been awarded a one-year faculty fellowship as part of a joint collaboration with the Center for Humanities and the Arts and the Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship.
Dean Sharon Matusik received ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Excellence in Leadership Award for the vision and leadership she’s brought to the Leeds School of Business​.
Emmanuel David will use the fellowship to explore a little-known performance tour of Christine Jorgensen, a pioneer of the transgender movement, across Asia and the Pacific in the 1960s.
