On Dec. 30, I sipped coffee at Caffe Sole as hurricane-force winds crashed over the Flatirons. Customers were stunned — unsure where to go as wind swirled into dust cyclones and awnings quaked, tearing at the building’s facade. These winds fueled the Marshall Fire — the most devastating wild-fire in Colorado history.Â
This fire as well as other recent tragedies — the King Soopers shooting and the Calwood fire in northwest ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ— will leave indelible marks on CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's students, faculty and staff. And they will impact and inform future research, teaching and creative works.
In the midst of nearby tragedy, this Coloradan also aims to celebrate Buffs’ successes while exploring topics like the future of work, the Chicano movement and women's health in Bangladesh. I hope it bolsters you as part of the Forever Buffs community because, as we've recently witnessed first-hand, we are stronger as Buffs Together.