Community Edition - Dec. 1, 2023

The public is invited to the CU Events Center to watch Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders accept his recently announced Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated. The free event will include giveaways, a docuseries screening and more.
Discover What’s Here
Elevate your lunch break: Go to a women’s basketball game Dec. 5
Catch the No. 7-ranked CU women’s basketball team for a lunch-time showdown beginning at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, against the University of Texas at Arlington. Students get in for free, and all other tickets are just $5.
Explore the season of light at Fiske Planetarium with shows Dec. 16–21
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up the holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions.
CU Night at the Stock Show set for Jan. 19
CU Night at the Stock Show brings a black-and-gold twist to Colorado’s annual National Western Stock Show festivities. Explore the grounds during the day and cheer on the pro rodeo by night.
Research in Your Backyard
CU Boulder at COP28: Addressing climate change through innovation
Beginning Nov. 30, world leaders and climate experts will gather in Dubai for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference to address the climate crisis and help vulnerable communities adapt. Learn more about CU Boulder's expertise and involvement.
Who supports Putin? Men, older generations and traditionalists, study shows
In a new study led by CU Boulder, researchers surveyed more than 8,400 people in six former Soviet Union nations about their support for the controversial Russian leader. In Ukraine, at least, Russia's long and bloody invasion seems to have backfired on the leader.
In Focus
5 leadership lessons from the Barbie movie
When it comes to looking for a movie to teach you about leadership, Barbie might not be the first one that comes to mind. However, beneath the glitter and pink emerged five important steps to becoming an effective leader, according to Stefanie Johnson.
New internship program designed for community-minded Buffs
Through a new CU Boulder program, undergraduates experience firsthand the dynamics of working within city government and community-based organizations. They also gain practical skills working alongside public service professionals.
Putting research to work: FEMA administrator visits CU to strengthen academic partnerships
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell recently visited the Natural Hazards Center to discuss how behavioral science and other research can elevate the nation’s disaster resilience.
Looking back and forward with Dean Kathy Schultz
As a new dean, Kathy Schultz met with every faculty and staff member in the School of Education to learn more about their contributions. Now, Schultz reflects on her contributions as she prepares to step down—what she’s proud of, some of the lessons learned and her wishes for the future.