Community Edition - Feb. 5, 2023
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and Boulder community members packed the narrow halls of Macky Auditorium on the first day of Black History Month to celebrate the campus’s newest "cause"—the grand opening of the Center for African and African American Studies.
In Focus
How to help a friend improve their body image
It’s common to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of our bodies, but it can also take a toll on our mental and physical health. Follow these tips to help someone with negative body image.
3 essential reads on police brutality, race and the power of video evidence
The death of Tyre Nichols has triggered national outrage. Here are three must-read articles published by The Conversation over the past few years, one authored by CU Boulder Assistant Professor Sandra Ristovska examining interpretations of video evidence.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Several events are set for February as the CU Boulder community celebrates Black History Month 2023. Plan to attend gatherings around campus, take in movie screenings, explore and learn through the University Libraries guide, which includes resources for action and advocacy, and more.
‘My Research Is My Hobby and Recreation’ with Jeff Mitton Feb. 14
The Retired Faculty Association will welcome Jeff Mitton, emeritus professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, for a presentation based on his decades-old science column.
Research in Your Backyard
7 things to know about the internet’s midlife crisis
From the spread of misinformation and hate speech to significant gaps in access, freedom of connectivity and information on the internet is plagued by real and mounting challenges. So, how do we address those challenges, and who is responsible?
Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes, buildings over the past decade—scientists explain
More homes are burning in wildfires in nearly every Western state. The reason? Humans. CU experts Jennifer Balch, Maxwell Cook and Natasha Stavros share on The Conversation.
Business filings in Colorado surge in Q4 2022
Colorado ended 2022 with continued strong job growth and is outperforming the nation in many areas, according to a report released Monday by CU Boulder and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
$7.65M grant to extend study of how climate change shapes life at 10,000 feet
Through the Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecological Research Project, housed at CU Boulder's Mountain Research Station, scientists will continue to examine the impacts of a warming world on the university's highest campus.