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How to be a Buff: Supporting a friend after a traumatic experience

Sept. 30, 2020

Traumatic events happen every day. As Buffs, it’s important that we know how to offer support to someone who has been through a traumatic experience. Here are some ways you can support a friend.

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Tips from a senior: Dealing with failure

Sept. 28, 2020

Failure. Just the sight and sound of this one single word makes many of us flinch and run in the other direction. But we shouldn’t be scared of failure; we should embrace it. Get tips on how to cope.

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How to advocate for yourself

Sept. 25, 2020

Learning how to advocate for yourself, seeking out resources and being part of new experiences can help you grow and succeed at CU. While this is especially prevalent in the university setting, it is also an important skill to develop and practice throughout your life.

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5 ways to make it through September

Sept. 24, 2020

As we spend more time at home, it’s important to practice self-care, make time for fun and remain hopeful. Here are a few things you can do to make it through September.

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Give yourself a shot of good health by getting a flu shot soon

Sept. 22, 2020

While Employee Services will not hold on-campus flu shot clinics this year, CU Health Plan providers offer plenty of convenient ways to get your annual inoculation, often at no cost. Learn more.

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Tips from a senior: 5 helpful tips to tackle your next exam

Sept. 17, 2020

As we dive deeper into the semester, the dreaded word “exam” starts to pop up and oftentimes we start to get nervous and panic. Here are some helpful tips to ease your stress and prepare you for your next exam.

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Discover new ways to connect through October seminars and groups

Sept. 17, 2020

From parenting to storytelling, October's line-up from the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers different ways to connect with yourself and colleagues.

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How to be a Buff: Supporting yourself and your friends with mental health

Sept. 16, 2020

Whatever you may be going through, it’s important to show yourself and others compassion through this process. Here are some things you can do to support yourself and your fellow Buffs with mental health.

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Where to find support for mental health as a grad student

Sept. 16, 2020

To help meet the needs of graduate students, Counseling and Psychiatric Services has launched a number of programs with easy access to support both online and in person.

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5 things you can do when you disagree with someone

Sept. 14, 2020

Whether it’s a friend, family member, roommate or professor, it can be helpful to have tools to work through disagreements in a productive way. Here are five things you can do when you disagree with someone.

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