With Colorado's Mount Sopris in the background, water flows along the Roaring Fork River

Ƶ Athletics to tap into fans’ help for water conservation, restoration

Jan. 27, 2016

Spectators at home basketball games will be prompted to text a pledge to conserve water a s part of Ƶ-Boulder's new Water for the West campaign. For every pledge received, Ƶ Athletics will restore 1,000 gallons of water to the Colorado River Basin through a partnership with the Change the Course initiative.

Attendees at Ƶ Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

Ƶ Advocates Day at State Capitol connects lawmakers, supporters

Jan. 27, 2016

On Jan. 26, the Ƶ Advocates program and the University of Colorado’s Office of Government Relations hosted the 2016 Ƶ Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Attendees received updates on the university’s recent educational, research and economic contributions. Lawmakers and Ƶ officials also briefed advocates on Ƶ’s legislative priorities, higher education’s funding outlook for this year and Colorado’s budget situation.

Kirsi Aulin

New Ƶ-Boulder director of ombuds announced

Jan. 27, 2016

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today announced that Kirsi Aulin has been appointed as the new campus ombuds. Aulin replaces Tom Sebok, who retired in December 2015 after 25 years of building and directing the Ƶ-Boulder Ombuds Office.

Boulder Campus Staff Council: Chancellor DiStefano, Claire Figel, Beth Kroger, Polly Pollard, Suzanne Stafford and Ceal Barry

Staff Council Update: Employees of the Year recognized at recent basketball game

Jan. 26, 2016

The Jan. 22 matchup between Colorado women's basketball and Oregon had some special guests in attendance - 2015 Chancellor’s Employees of the Year recipients Claire Figel, Amin Gheysar, Beth Kroger, Polly Pollard and Suzanne Stafford.

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10 things to do this week: Jan. 26 edition

Jan. 26, 2016

As January comes to a close, we are being graced with excellent weather! I hope you're all enjoying it. This week's events include the international snow sculpture championships, Leeds School career fair and a panel discussion on stress.

Ƶ-Boulderstudents learning the basics of cooking

Learn to cook with Ralphie's Cooking Basics

Jan. 22, 2016

Every Thursday this sprin g, Ƶ-Boulder students can learn the basics of cooking f or free . On Jan. 14, the chicken parmesan recipe had everyone drooling .

Campus view, Kelly Fox, M. Scott Morris

Reviewing salaries for campus’ lower-wage earners, benefits in a competitive market

Jan. 22, 2016

In recent months a debate about wages has begun across the United States. At Ƶ-Boulder, questions have been appropriately raised about our pay structures and the cost of living in our communities. We used these questions as an opportunity to carefully review our pay practices, the market value of work performed and an occasion to increase the total rewards of working at the University of Colorado.

woman meditating

Can’t say no? Eight ways to take back your time

Jan. 22, 2016

We’re all guilty of saying “yes” to favors, friends and nights out even when we don’t have the time. But what about when it means losing sleep and stressing out? In this month’s issue of Student Health 101 online magazine we’ve got eight new strategies for every situation—whether it’s telling a boss, parents or roommates that you can’t take on anything else this week.

 Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: Climate Survey results and future actions

Jan. 21, 2016

On Jan. 21 we released the results of two student climate surveys – one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students. The two surveys were conducted at the end of 2014, and we are committed to addressing the key findings. Our goal is to ensure all students at Ƶ-Boulder experience a welcoming environment that maximizes their academic performance and prepares them for success after graduation. In the coming months, you should begin to see and hear more discussions about our campus culture and inclusive excellence. Every one of us needs to make a commitment to creating the type of place where everyone can thrive.

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10 things to do this week: Jan. 19 edition

Jan. 19, 2016

One week down, 15 to go. I hope you’re all having a successful 2016 so far and enjoying the great ski conditions! This week's events include free dance and martial arts classes, the Housing Fair and the women's basketball game versus Oregon State.

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