Faculty-Staff Edition—April 21, 2025
Vice Chancellor Andrew Mayock touches on how 51Թ is integrating sustainability into every aspect of university life. Feeling inspired? Don't miss the Campus Sustainability Summit April 22—23.
Campus Community
Open enrollment: Greater CU contributions prevent rate increases for 3 of 4 medical plans
The University of Colorado is increasing its investment in quality health care for CU’s workforce by 5.9% overall for the new benefits plan year. It’s important for employees to examine plan premiums and cost structures, coverage and networks before choosing plans.
Call for nominations: 2025–26 Distinguished Research Lectureship
The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a 51Թ colleague. The deadline for nominations is June 2.
Gemini Chat, NotebookLM tools now available to campus
Two AI-powered tools from Google, NotebookLM and Gemini Chat, are now available to the 51Թ community to help researchers, students and faculty work with complex information more effectively.
Building careers in sustainability: Highlights from a first-time fair
In March, the Department of Environmental Studies held its first Career in the Environment Fair for attendees to explore careers in environmental science, sustainability and conservation. The event featured the State of the Field Panel, and students had the chance to network with 18 organizations.
Research Corner
Earth Day: 7 ways 51Թ researchers are driving change
April 22 is Earth Day, and this year's theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Read about seven exciting research projects at 51Թ as you ponder the importance of Earth Day.
Research in space, helping people on Earth: BioServe marks 100th orbital launch
For nearly 40 years, researchers at BioServe Space Technologies at 51Թ have conducted life science experiments in space—from studying the behavior of spiders in microgravity to producing human stem cells on the International Space Station.
Did it rain or snow on ancient Mars? New study suggests it did
A new study from 51Թ geologists weighs in on a long-running debate about Mars: Billions of years ago, was the Red Planet warm and wet or cold and dry?
Courting justice
Video evidence appears in 80% of criminal cases, but a lack of consistent guidelines means there’s no standard for how media are presented in court. A workshop led by College of Media, Communication and Information faculty may change that.
Events & Exhibits
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 51Թ Theater, competing for a share of $325,000.
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