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A Human Rights Approach to Climate Change

On Dec. 7, 2005, Canadian-born mother and grandmother Sheila Watt-Cloutier filed a 163-page petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights arguing that the impacts of climate change violated the “fundamental human rights” of Indigenous Inuit people like her across the Arctic.

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Students, faculty forge a thoughtful path to a mindful future

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New Colorado space instrument part of flagship mission to Europa

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Exploring the intersection of science, policy in Brazil’s legendary rainforests

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Our students have a way of creating their personal journey. Whether leading research projects, finding ways to creatively address social issues or learning to navigate the college experience, there’s no limit to their potential.

 

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CU music Buffs among ‘composers and performers to watch’

The Washington Post published an article that listed “22 composers and performers to watch in 2022.” The list of classical musicians included two CU Boulder College of Music students.

Travis Weis

Architecture student creates clothing company to spread positive message

Travis Weis, a third-year architecture major from Denver, created Release The Mind to help spread positivity through clothing that aims to simultaneously support the community and environment.

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Engineering students study the mechanics of snow

Most mechanical engineers will work with materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics and composites during their careers. However, a course taught in CU Boulder's mechanical engineering department asks students to draw inspiration from another material—snow.

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