Advocating for higher education and research in Washington, D.C.
Dear colleagues,
I am writing from Washington, D.C., where I am visiting with elected officials to advocate on behalf of the work we do at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 in particular, and in higher education more broadly.
I wanted to share some activity from last week and my current visit to the nation’s capital.
I am writing from Washington, D.C., where I am visiting with elected officials to advocate on behalf of the work we do at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 in particular, and in higher education more broadly.
I wanted to share some activity from last week and my current visit to the nation’s capital.
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- Today I will visit the offices of Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Representatives Joe Neguse, Jeff Hurd, Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans. I will remind them of the importance of the research and creative work that we undertake in support of our nation. Such work advances knowledge and contributes to the education of the next generation workforce. Much of it relies on close partnership with the federal government. I will encourage our senators and representatives to take bold action in support of the research and educational missions of our institution.
- I am also attending an Association of American Universities (AAU) meeting for senior research officers. We will discuss how AAU and other higher education coalitions coordinate and take joint action to ensure that our work and people have the support needed to advance our critical missions.
- The Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG), the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and campus leadership continue to closely monitor all federal sponsored project updates or modifications. As of March 1, CU Boulder has received 1 stop work order, 2 award terminations, 1 cease and desist, and 2 project pauses. In addition, we have received 15 partial stop work orders with no financial impact. If you receive notice from a federal agency regarding an award, please .
- Advocacy can make a difference. For example, Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, along with Representatives Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Brittany Pettersen and Neguse to the Senate and House Appropriations Committee to raise alarm about the to cut billions in federal funding for medical research and urged them to protect bipartisan research funding.
- The we circulated a few weeks ago was delivered to the Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins, Vice Chair Patty Murray, Chair Tom Cole, and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro on Feb. 20. It was signed by more than 600 organizations, including CU Boulder, in addition to a multitude of individuals. Thank you to everyone who signed this letter.
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Many other CU leaders continue to be engaged in advocating for our work, our people and our community. While we recognize that we are facing challenges, please know that we—as individuals, as an institution and as part of coalitions—are fully committed to work tirelessly in support of our people to ensure that the outstanding work that they do continues to have a meaningful positive impact on our community and on society at large.
I remain grateful for, and inspired by, the determination of our faculty, staff and students, especially in times of adversity and change. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to our mission, and for the expertise, vision and effort you contribute to our work, ensuring that it benefits all.
Best regards,
Massimo Ruzzene
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Dean of the Institutes
Slade Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Research & Innovation Office
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I remain grateful for, and inspired by, the determination of our faculty, staff and students, especially in times of adversity and change. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to our mission, and for the expertise, vision and effort you contribute to our work, ensuring that it benefits all.
Best regards,
Massimo Ruzzene
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Dean of the Institutes
Slade Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Research & Innovation Office
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18