Community Edition - April 9, 2023
In Focus
6 signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore
Watching someone struggle with their mental health can be difficult. Here are some common symptoms of depression and ways to help a loved one who may be struggling.
Volunteer for commencement events May 11–13
Be part of one of the most exciting and fun weeks on campus, honoring the class of 2023 and graduates’ many accomplishments. As a volunteer, you'll get to experience a special connection to the pride and joy this campus tradition brings to the community and, most of all, the graduates.
Discover What‘s Here
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to give commencement address
At the invitation of CU Boulder’s Senior Class Council, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will deliver this year’s commencement speech at CU Boulder, with the ceremony taking place on May 11 at Folsom Field.
5 sessions you don’t want to miss at the Conference on World Affairs April 12–14
Plan to drop in on the 75th Conference on World Affairs, where worldwide experts will offer a range of opinions and solutions to the global climate crisis in more than 25 panel sessions. Here are five sessions you definitely don't want to miss.
Public invited to cannabis, psychedelic symposium April 15
The 10th annual Cannabis & Psychedelic Symposium will take place virtually on April 15 and is free and open to the public. The event is dedicated to fostering education and activism on psychoactive substances and the cultures, policies, economics and medicinal applications surrounding them.
CU on the Weekend April 15 to explore how GPS changed everything
How is it that a system originally intended to support worldwide military operations has created such broad-reaching benefits? And how has the landscape of GPS capability continued to evolve? Dive in with Distinguished Professor Penina Axelrad.
Ed Talks to focus on the fight for civil rights April 18
Join the CU Boulder School of Education for Ed Talks, a series of short talks that address some of today's most pressing issues in education and beyond. Inspired by TED Talks, these Ed Talks will focus on the personal legacies of changemakers and the ongoing fight for civil rights.
Research in Your Backyard
Student teachers feeling the toll of school violence, educator says
Deena Gumina, an assistant teaching professor at CU Boulder, takes hope from college and high school students who are taking action to try to prevent violence in schools. Now, adults need to "show up" in support.
Landmark study on history of horses in American West relies on Indigenous knowledge
Indigenous peoples as far north as Wyoming and Idaho may have begun to care for horses by the first half of the 17th century, according to a new study by researchers from 15 countries and multiple Native American groups.
Heart experiments to help astronauts live better in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are hard at work on research guided by students and researchers from CU Boulder.
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Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz to headline climate concert April 13
Showcase April 16 to feature Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program
Revel in dance works by faculty, guest artists April 20–23
Award-winning plant geneticist Pam Ronald to give lecture April 27
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