Update:听Due to the March 22 tragedy in Boulder, the March 23 episode of听彩民宝典 Where You Are: Exploring 彩民宝典鈥檚 Counterculture through the Archives听will be postponed until a later date.听
Chancellor DiStefano will be joining the weekly Campus Q&A for听the March 23 community discussion.
Further information will be distributed via email and social media as it becomes available.
彩民宝典 Where You Are: An Online Series Highlighting Teaching, Research and听Innovation, the chancellor鈥檚 virtual outreach series,听will feature four episodes this spring on what a听holistic approach to student wellness really means, why inclusion matters, the power of storytelling to shape our world, and how the scientific process can help us build cultural understanding.听听
The lunchtime series kicks off Tuesday, March 2.听
Each episode will be produced in a talk show format with various experts. Some will be pre-recorded, but there will be ample time for real-time audience engagement around the topic. The series is free and open to the public.听
鈥淲e received very positive feedback on our fall series and look forward to an even more engaging spring event,鈥� Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano said. 鈥淒espite the devastating impacts of COVID-19, our researchers, alumni and staff continue to create momentum around other critical issues: the health and wellness of our students, and diversity, equity and inclusion. We also are pleased last year鈥檚 commencement speaker Dan Carlin will again join us听to听discuss how we chronicle our history.鈥澨�
彩民宝典 Where You Are听augments the chancellor鈥檚 annual visits to communities across Colorado with coaches or academic experts. (The in-person state outreach tour is on hiatus at present due to the coronavirus pandemic).听
This format allows alumni, friends, students and parents to join in an engaging discussion and learn more about the state鈥檚 flagship campus and the breadth and depth of its many academic disciplines, along with arts, culture and athletics.
All events begin at noon.
Event schedule
March 2:听Be Well: Supporting the Whole Student, from Mental Health to Nutrition听
Learn about 彩民宝典鈥檚 investment in student health and wellness, from on-campus relaxation pods, to virtual reality therapy, healthy food, and more.
- With听Athletic Director Rick George, Associate Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness Services Jennifer McDuffie, Associate Dean for Research Theresa Hernandez,听Associate Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition听Laura Anderson and Buffs Chef Carl Solomon.
March 9:听Inclusion in Government, Business and Beyond听
Hear from two of 彩民宝典鈥檚 top experts in the realms of diversity and inclusion in business and in government.
- With Leeds School of Business Professor Stefanie Johnson and Law Professor Ming Hsu Chen.听
March 16:听Using the Process of Scientific Discovery to Bridge Cultures and Impact Humanity
Learn about the human connections forged in research collaborations and why those relationships matter when it comes to solving humanity鈥檚 biggest challenges.
- With astrophysical and planetary sciences professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies David Brain and Chancellor鈥檚 Postdoctoral Fellow and marine ecologist Mike Gil.
罢叠础:听Exploring 彩民宝典's Counterculture Through the听Archives鈥�
Remember the 1960s and 1970s? Guests in this episode reflect on those times at 彩民宝典 and beyond and discuss the power of stories to shape our understanding of each other and the world.
- With alumnus and creator and host of the award-winning podcast听Hardcore History听Dan Carlin;听Heather Bowden, University Libraries rare and distinctive collections lead; and Dean of University Libraries Robert McDonald.听
For those who register, additional reading suggestions and more supplemental materials related to the topic will be shared via email.听Watch previous episodes here.听
