Community Edition - Dec. 3, 2019
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Dec. 7: Media challenges in campaign 2020
In this free CU on the Weekend lecture, Associate Professor Elizabeth Skewes will provide context for contemporary campaign coverage and examine how journalists are responding to the unique factors shaping the 2020 election.
Dec. 4: Free expression, open discourse and the nature of higher education
Free expression, open discourse and ongoing intellectual challenge are necessary for fostering creativity and originality. Hear more from University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer, hosted by the Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization.
Colorado basketball in action this week
Both the men's and women's basketball teams play host this week at the CU Events Center. Get your tickets today!
Research in Your Backyard
Sleep, but not too much, to boost your heart health
A new study is like the Goldilocks fable for sleep: “Just right” means at least six hours a night—but not more than nine—to minimize heart attack risk.
Better breastfeeding experiences make for a more productive office
Offices that create better access to breastfeeding facilities can perform better overall, according to new research CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business contributed to.
Scientists now know what DNA’s chaperone looks like
Researchers have discovered the structure of the FACT protein—a mysterious protein central to the functioning of DNA.
In Focus
For Larry Stoffel, annual concerts for those incarcerated in state prisons are rooted in mercy, compassion and charity.