Twelve months of wellness

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What is important, what matters, what is precious.

When something is important, we spend time on it, care for it, nurture and grow it. When something is precious, we may do the same and be protective.  

As we think about what matters and is important, we are reminded that we are part of a herd in which each member is precious. In the College of Arts and Sciences, we are helping to protect our herd with a range of wellness resources. As this semester begins, remember that you are part of the herd, are important, do matter and are worth protecting.

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In community we teach each other
about science and art and sport.
From this we gain our vitality, 
and through this our sickness is fought.
 

In community others surround us.
Their dreams, their love and their faces, 
encourage our hearts to prosper; 
our minds to accept other places.

Excerpt from In Community by Sailing to windward

Featured events

Let's CU Well virtual event, Financial Wellness with Diane Hirschhorn

1 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 25, Zoom

  • Presenter: Diane Hirschhorn, wealth manager and finance lecturer at the Leeds School of Business.

  • Topics Covered: Strategies for optimizing savings, setting retirement goals, maximizing 401(k)s, IRAs, HSAs and a simple investment strategy for CU employees.

  • Outcome: Practical framework for deciding between paying down debt or investing for growth, with actionable steps for improving financial well-being.
2024 University of Colorado Boulder Disability Symposium

October 8 and October 14-18, with both virtual and in-person options

  • Theme: "Centering the experiences of persons with disabilities on campus."
  • Topics: Navigating higher education with a disability, understanding disability and ableism, barriers for disabled veterans and medical advocacy.
  • Support & participation: Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; open to the public; registration required with accommodations available; masks encouraged to protect immunocompromised participants.
Immigration Issues in Colorado: Challenges and Opportunities

Noon on Tues., Sept. 17, Zoom

  • Focus: Exploring challenges and opportunities facing immigrants, including policies, community impact, legal and humanitarian issues and local responses.
  • Key topics: Current immigration policies, community impact, legal and human rights challenges, organizational responses, and future directions.
  • Special feature: Two free copies of "Solito: A Memoir" by Javier Zamora will be given out.
  • Hosted by: Office for Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with co-sponsors Be Well and Buffs One Read.

 

Why biodiversity matters and what the world is doing about it

  • Commitment: Over 190 countries agreed to protect 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030 and to take significant actions to reduce global biodiversity loss.
  • Significance:Mara Goldman, CU Boulder’s Associate Professor of Geography, highlighted this agreement as a major achievement for both biodiversity conservation and human rights.
  • Key Aspects: The new framework acknowledges the crucial role of Indigenous communities in conserving biodiversity and the importance of involving women in conservation efforts.
  • Results: Indigenous lands host high levels of biodiversity. Women are often disproportionately affected by biodiversity loss. 

 

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Wellness resources for our herd

6 must know tips for navigating life in college

Learn about roommate relations, friendship building, time management and personal growth.

 

4 essential wellness tips for parents

ALL CU parents (student parents, faculty and staff), this one is for you! Learn about self-compassion, finding support from their network and how to prioritize wellness for yourselves and your families.

8 tips for living in Colorado

You need to know these health/safety tips and fire/wildfire best practices now that you live in Colorado. 

 

The number of farms in the world is declining, here’s why it matters to you

  • Study: Led by Zia Mehrabi, assistant professor at CU Boulder, published in Nature Sustainability.

  • Findings: Number of farms worldwide is expected to decrease by half by 2100, while average farm size will double.

  • Risks: The consolidation of farms poses significant risks to global food systems, biodiversity and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge, especially in Africa and Asia.

  • Implications: Despite economic benefits, the trend towards fewer, larger farms could increase environmental and social vulnerabilities.

 

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Let the fun begin!

Employee punch cards at Fiske Planetarium!

Enjoy free tickets, 50% discounts and more rewards each time you visit Fiske. Show your CU BuffOne card at Fiske's Box Office to receive your own punch card.

 

Join in on Fall Welcome events!

Join neighborhood block parties, orientation sessions for international, commuter, transfer and first-generation students and various meetups.

 

Course Design Matters: Arts & Sciences Support of Education Through Technology

  • Speaker: Karen Crouch on the importance of thoughtful course design for improving student learning and easing faculty instruction.
  • Focus: Effective course design supports in-person, online, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous teaching by creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
  • Recommendation: Start with “backwards design” by setting clear learning goals, building structured modules, testing course elements, and refining the course continuously.
  • Consultation: Faculty are encouraged to seek support from ASSETT (Arts & Sciences Support of Education Through Technology) at any stage of course preparation.
  • Insight: Crouch reflects on an instructor’s excitement and challenges with incorporating new technologies and active learning strategies into their course.

 

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