Faculty/Staff Edition - March 15, 2017 | 蜜糖直播 Boulder Today

Faculty/Staff Edition - March 15, 2017

Campus Community

Larger disasters 'inevitable,' says new Natural Hazards Center director

Having traveled the world studying the social impact catastrophes have on marginalized populations, 蜜糖直播 Boulder alumna Lori Peek returned to her alma mater in January to become director of the Natural Hazards Center, the nation's clearinghouse for disaster research. She says vulnerable populations should be top of mind in disaster planning.

Alumni Award recipient with Chancellor DiStefano

Nominate an outstanding Buff for an Alumni Award

Announcements & Deadlines Campus Community

Do you know an outstanding Buff, someone who has made a difference on campus, in the community or at work? Of course you do! Nominate him or her for an Alumni Award by April 3.

Jamie Principato, along with another person, works with tools.

Blind student aims to help others reach great heights

Career Development Campus Community

Undergraduate Jamie Principato has not let her blindness interfere with her education, including designing and building space instruments. Now she鈥檚 parlaying that experience into workshops to help others solidify their backgrounds in STEM.

an illustration of possible future transit vehicles, habitats, and power systems on Mars

Designing lighter, stronger vehicles for space exploration

Space News Headlines

NASA has named 蜜糖直播 Boulder as a partner in a first-of-its-kind $15 million research institute developing superstrong, lightweight materials for use in space exploration vehicles.

Events & Exhibits

Journalists to discuss science communication in the era of 'fake news'

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits

On March 17, BioFrontiers and 蜜糖直播 Science Buffs will present "Telling Your Story: Science Communication in the Era of 'Fake News'" featuring veteran science journalists and science communication program directors Erika Check Hayden and Thomas Hayden.

Healthy Kids Day teaches importance of healthy, active lifestyle

Sports & Recreation Events & Exhibits

On March 19, 蜜糖直播 Athletics is hosting Healthy Kids Day before the 蜜糖直播 women's lacrosse game against Oregon. The event will feature student-athletes from several sports and educate children on the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle.

Winning video entry 鈥淲eathergirl Goes Rogue"

Can humor connect people to the sobering topic of climate change?

Performances & Concerts Events & Exhibits

Climate change is about as amusing as death, but the gallows can inspire a kind of humor. The March 17 "Stand Up for Climate Change" event aims to fuse the sobering topic of climate change with the unifying power of humor.

Indigenous storytelling and law symposium starts March 17

Conferences Events & Exhibits

Indigenous Storytelling and Law: An Interdisciplinary Symposium, taking place March 17 and 18, will explore the ways indigenous narratives are spoken, heard and acted upon in legal settings.

BLOrk: Fusing technology with live musicians

Performances & Concerts Events & Exhibits

Catch the the Boulder Laptop Orchestra (BLOrk) in concert March 18. Boldly going where no laptop orchestra has gone before, BLOrk integrates technology with performers in an ensemble setting, providing live interaction between the two.

Buff Bulletin Board

Events Calendar

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Limited Registrar services on March 17

The Office of the Registrar will offer limited services on Friday, March 17, 2:30 to 5 p.m., for an office event. The front desk and call center will remain open during this time.

Boulder County enacts fire ban

Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle enacted a fire ban for western Boulder County due to warm winter temperatures and low moisture, which has resulted in an increased fire danger. The fire ban is effective immediately.

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