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2012 CU Diversity and Inclusion Summit invites participants to ‘Amp it up’
Nov 5th
The organizing theme for this year’s summit is “AMP it up! Awareness, Movement and Practice.” Along with sessions on awareness, inclusiveness and classroom and campus diversity practice, a selection of events will focus on the physical embodiment of diversity. These sessions will include dance, martial arts, yoga and theater as physical opportunities to discuss and engage with diversity. Sessions with a focus on pedagogical best practices for inclusive classrooms are another highlight of this year’s summit.
“The planning committee has been a model of the kind of cooperation that Chancellor DiStefano recently called for in his State of the Campus address,” said Alphonse Keasley, CU-Boulder’s assistant vice chancellor for campus climate and community engagement. “The members have worked tirelessly to organize a summit that speaks to this year’s theme, ‘AMP it up! Awareness, Movement and Practice.’ We sincerely hope and expect that participants will gain much from the sessions for truly amping it up for diversity, inclusion and social justice.”
Peggy McIntosh, associate director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, returns to the summit and will share her new research in the keynote address “Using Privilege as a Catalyst for Change” on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 9:15 a.m. in the University Memorial Center’s Glenn Miller Ballroom. McIntosh is best known for her essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” and last spoke in association with the summit in 2009, and on the Boulder campus in 2001.
Highlighted sessions during this year’s summit include:
— Tuesday, Nov. 13, 12:30 p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom.
“When Green Means Money: Economic Diversity in Boulder,” presented by Boulder City Manager Jane Brautigam.
— Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom.
Plenary: “Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Recognizing the Difference for Low Income and First Generation Students” presented by Valerie Embry, director of the Academic Excellence Student Support Services Program.
— Wednesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom.
Plenary: “Class, Race and Immigration in Higher Education” presented by CU-Boulder professors Melissa Hart and Ming Chen.
The educational and exploratory sessions highlight the research, talents and insights of faculty, students and staff and offer a view of diversity beyond the most common definitions. The event is hosted by the CU-Boulder Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, the Chancellor’s Advisory Committees and the city of Boulder.
The Diversity and Inclusion Summit shares the most current and up-to-date best practices around matters of diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice. As a public forum, the summit provides content to inspire new members of the campus community and to sustain veteran campus members toward a greater pluralistic campus, introduce everyday skills and practices for fostering an inclusive campus and work environment, and advance the skill set of long-term practitioners of diversity, inclusion and social justice.
A complete schedule of diversity summit events is available in the CU-Boulder Events Calendar at http://tinyurl.com/CUDiversitySummit2012.
Shock! get ready Boulder. ROMNEY predicted to win
Oct 26th
Not only has the University of Colorado twice predicted Romney would win the presidential election, but today’s national polls show Romney ahead by 3 points.
“The latest presidential polls indicate that Romney is leading Obama nationwide, 50% to 47%. That is the consensus between Rasmussen, Gallop, and ABC News. ” according to gather. Add Politico and AP says Real Clear Politics. Finally the Washington Post shows Romney inching ahead over 50% and gaining ground daily with women voters.
Where did Obama lose the election? He lost it in the first debate and never recovered. Obama looked burned out and tired and all done right there. The situation in Libya did not help. It looks like his entire administration lied to cover up it’s incompetence to protect the ambassador. Those failed Solar companies the government invested in didn’t help. Obama’s perceived anti business approach hasn’t helped.
Romney seems to have convinced the American people and especially Coloradoans that he will repeat what he did as Governor of Massachusetts. Romney has moved his campaign to the left in recent days.
As each day goes by it only gets worse for Obama. The hope and change message he brought in 2008 has now gone to Romney with his new slogan Big Change. The energy of the Romney campaign has begun to sweep the country. His Red Rocks show dwarfed Obamas rainy city park appearance.
Hillary Clinton resigned as secretary of state this week. That is not a good sign. She could have waited til after the election. Seems she knows it is all over. She is being blamed for the cover up in Libya.
Finally, Americas youth have turned on Obama and have switched sides to Romney. They just like him better. Romney s likability factor has shot up. He smiles a lot seems very nice, knowledgeable and trust worthy. He is also good looking. He looks fresh and alive compared to Barrack Obama who looks tired and worn out.
Obamas mistake was to not rest up and prepare for the campaign season. So steel yourself Boulder. Get ready for Mitt Romney.
Here comes the snow City of Boulder warning
Oct 24th
City prepares for snowfall and reminds people to remove snow from sidewalks
Current weather forecasts indicate that an incoming storm may produce accumulated snow in Boulder beginning the night of Wednesday, Oct. 24, and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 25. The City of Boulder is preparing snow response crews in advance. Community members are asked to be mindful of the conditions, to prepare their vehicles as appropriate and to plan for extended commute times.
Snow Removal on City Streets
The city’s Public Works Department has snow crews on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to changing weather conditions. During snowstorms, 16 plow trucks are active on Boulder’s streets. Six of the trucks distribute a liquid deicer, four spreader trucks distribute traction materials, and six trucks can distribute either material. Fifteen of the plow trucks drive predetermined routes while one “floater” truck responds to problem areas.
During the snowstorm, the city may spot-treat bridges and overpasses as needed to help reduce the buildup of ice and snow. Depending on the weather conditions, a liquid deicer may also be applied to streets and multi-use paths to continue melting the snowpack throughout the snowstorm. Spreader trucks will dispense a crystallized deicer for traction, where appropriate.
consistent with other Front Range communities, the city does not plow all residential streets since Boulder’s sunny climate typically melts most snow within a day or two and because residential plowing would increase costs by an estimated 200 percent. Plowing residential streets would also block driveways and cars parked on the streets. However, problem areas like particularly icy slopes, blocked storm drains or impassable sidewalks can be reported to the city for response. To report roadway or path problems, call the Street and Bikeway Maintenance Hotline at 303-413-7177.
Sidewalk Snow Removal
The Boulder Police Department is responsible for enforcing the city’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Property owners, tenants and landlords must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after snow stops falling. Official snowfall reports are available on the National Weather Service website. Failure to remove snow from sidewalks before the 24-hour deadline may result in a summons and/or an abatement process. Abatement includes the use of a private snow removal contractor to clear the sidewalk. The property owner will be charged a $50 administrative fee, along with the contractor’s fee for removing the snow. To report a sidewalk snow violation, call Code Enforcement at 303-441-3333. Snow should be shoveled onto landscaping, not into the streets. Pushing snow into the streets creates hazards for bike commuters and pedestrians, and gutters clogged with snow may cause ice to form on the sidewalks.
The ICEBUSTERS program pairs residents who are physically unable to clear snow from their sidewalks with someone who can do the work for them. Seasonal and substitute volunteers are needed for this community program. To volunteer or learn more, please call 303-443-1933.
For more information about the city’s snow removal or for winter driving tips, visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/publicworksand click on “Winter Tips” on the left menu.
For code enforcement information, call 303-441-3333 or visit the Boulder Police Department’s website at www.boulder-police.com.