Faculty-Staff Edition—July 2, 2026
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ reflects on 150 years of campus history—from iconic views and groundbreaking research to game-day traditions and generations of Buffs.
CUriosity
CUriosity: What makes Colorado wildflowers so special?
Sam Ahler, doctoral candidate in ecology and evolutionary biology and avowed fan of watching grass grow, discusses what makes Colorado's wildflowers distinctive and special.
The Conversation
How window‑mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Permanently installing a heat-pump system in a building is expensive, but new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost—and go with renters when they move. Read from CU expert Moncef Krarti on The Conversation.
Campus Community
Isabelle Fijalkowski inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Colorado women's basketball great Isabelle Fijalkowski has been inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Fijalkowski joins the star-studded Class of 2026 and is the third Buff to earn the honor, following former head coach Ceal Barry and longtime analyst Carol Callan.
Recent grad finds purpose among the gibbons
Asian studies alum Lucas Lowenfish credits ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ's Primates of Vietnam study abroad program with "a big trajectory change" that inspired him to pursue primatology. Next, he'll study lemurs while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar.
In Case You Missed It
Get certified: Take a Red Cross CPR and first aid course July 11
This American Red Cross course offers a two-year certification in adult, infant and child CPR; use of an automated external defibrillator; and standard first aid.
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