Community Edition - Jan. 29, 2023
In Focus
Joint statement from Boulder County law enforcement agencies on death of Tyre Nichols
The CU Boulder police join the Boulder police, Louisville police, Lafayette police, Longmont Public Safety, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and district attorney’s office in a statement about the sickening and disheartening actions of the Memphis police officers and fire medics involved in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Video recordings available from Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit
In December 2022, CU Boulder co-hosted a 3-day summit addressing human rights and climate change, exploring solutions that every sector of society—government, business, education and individuals—can adopt and act upon. Couldn't attend or want to review? Videos of keynote speeches and panel discussions are now available.
Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your spring
Campus offers many favorite study spots, some of which offer caffeinated and comforting beverages to help during your study sessions. These coffee and tea shops will make the hours spent studying a little more enjoyable.
Top things to know about The Connection
Located in the UMC, The Connection offers a range of activities for students to enjoy. Here are helpful things to keep in mind when planning your next visit.
Limelight breaking ground on new hotel in Boulder
Construction is beginning for the on-campus Limelight Hotel Boulder. The landmark conference center hotel property is slated to open in the summer of 2025.
Discover What's Here
Molly Bloom, author of Molly’s Game, to speak at CU Feb. 27
The CU Boulder alumna, bestselling author and entrepreneur best known for her memoir “Molly’s Game” will speak in Macky Auditorium as part of the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series.
Reducing polarization and fighting extremism in Colorado—A panel Feb. 2
Political polarization and extremism is a major challenge in today's America. Join the Benson Center for a panel of community leaders who are working to address these challenges in Colorado.
Treat yourself to live music by the Branford Marsalis Quartet Feb. 11
In the Grammy-nominated “The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul,” the Branford Marsalis Quartet performs its most emotionally wide-ranging and melody-driven collection of music to date. CU students and employees get 25% off tickets.
Research in Your Backyard
‘Gateway drug’ no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse
Legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs in adults and may reduce alcohol-related problems, according to new research. The study also found no link between cannabis legalization and increases in cognitive, psychological, social, relationship or financial problems.
Prenatal pollution exposure linked to lower cognitive scores in early life
Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new CU Boulder research.