Faculty/Staff Edition - March 9, 2017
Campus Community
Erickson-England named new director of FSAP
Paulette Erickson-England, a licensed clinical social worker, has been named the new director of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), which is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community.
'Don't Ignore It' website launched
The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) has launched a new website for learning more about support services, reporting options and skills for addressing harassment, discriminatory actions, unwanted sexual behavior, abusive relationships and stalking.
HR staff Harrison, Nelson win regional awards
On Feb. 26,ÌýDepartment of Human Resources employees Chrissy Harrison and Kenny Nelson received awards for transformative HR work and emerging leadership in higher education from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäPA-HR).
Campus safety
Colorado Supreme Court ruling changes seized-marijuana policies for law enforcement
In late January, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers cannot return marijuana that has been seized during the course of law enforcement duties, includingÌýboth recreational and medical marijuana.
Three overnight Baseline Road closures planned for March
As the Baseline Road Underpass Project nears completion, three overnight closures of Baseline Road and other temporary travel impacts have been planned for March 9 throughÌý12 and March 17 through 19. Commuters should allow for extra travel time and may wish to consider alternate routes.
Events & Exhibits
Alaska native chronicles the ongoing struggle for self-definition
On March 21, visiting artist and Alaska native Sonya Kelliher-Combs will give a lecture on her mixed-media paintings and sculptures as part of the Visiting Artist Program.
Donate your children’s books now through March 17
On behalf of a thoughtful 4th grader, the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder School of Education is hosting a book drive for neighboring school, University Hill Elementary. Please help support our friend Alana Valladares’ cause by donating your new or gently used children’s books in Spanish or English by March 17.
Visiting scholar presents '1492: Columbus, the Jews, and the Messiah in Spain'
The Program in Jewish Studies is pleased to welcome Professor Matt Goldish as the 2017 annual Sondra and Howard Bender Visiting Scholar. Goldish'sÌýpublic lectureÌýwill take place March 16 at Old Main.
Elimelech to lecture on sustainability of seawater desalination
On March 10,ÌýProfessor MenachemÌýElimelech will give the 2017ÌýAEESP Distinguished Lecture at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder titled "The Global Challenge for Water Supply: Is Seawater Desalination a Sustainable Solution?"
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