Faculty-Staff Edition—April 2, 2025

Chancellor Justin Schwartz will deliver his inaugural State of the Campus address to the campus on April 16, discussing where CU Boulder stands and outlining a vision for the future.
Events & Exhibits
Academic freedom at CU and beyond: A conversation April 15
Join Provost Russell Moore and Vice Chancellor Michele Moses for a candid conversation about academic freedom—what it means, why it matters and how CU Boulder can continue to protect it.
Learn 1st steps to fund your latest innovation April 16
Join this introductory session on Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grants to help researchers win and use them to fund the early development of their technologies.
Get ready for New Venture Challenge excitement April 23
Register for the NVC finals and watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live at the Boulder Theater, competing for a share of $325,000.
Campus Community
Peggy Coppom to receive Chancellor’s Impact Award at commencement
Justin Schwartz is proud to give Peggy Coppom of the “CU twins” an award recognizing her lifetime of dedication, legacy of memories and a heart that will forever be part of CU Boulder.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
While AAPI Heritage Month is nationally recognized each year in May, many departments at CU Boulder acknowledge and celebrate it in April to encourage learning while more members of our campus community are around. Learn about upcoming events and getting involved.
5 things everyone should know about sexual assault
Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. As we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.
Research Corner
Biodegradable nails make manicures more sustainable
A new kind of press-on nails comes in all shapes and colors—and when you’re done with them, you can melt them down and reuse the materials to make your next look.
Webb telescope captures images, insight from one of Milky Way’s most extreme environments
In new images, scientists have gotten the closest look yet at Sagittarius C—a “stellar nursery” where clouds of gas and dust have collapsed to form thousands of new stars.
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