Community Edition - July 28, 2023
The CU Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution allowing CU Boulder to join the Big 12 Conference. Read statements from President Todd Saliman; Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George; and Regent Callie Rennison.
In Focus
3 ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working
It can be hard to know what self-care is supposed to look like. Here are some ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working for you (and what to do if it’s not).
Discover What’s Here
CU Night in Downtown Boulder slated for Aug. 2
Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members to learn about issues at the intersection of town and gown, and enjoy food, exhibits and Band on the Bricks at CU Night in Downtown Boulder.
Faculty Takes
Rebranding is risky business, but here’s why trading Twitter for X just might work
Companies change their name for many reasons, all with the hope of creating “stronger, favorable, unique associations." Get CU Marketing Professor Donald Lichtenstein’s take.
Research in Your Backyard
Should we see ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’ Why you should always state a preference
A recent study on joint decision-making found that no-preference communication has a negative impact on relationships.
Dying for data: The ill-fated USS Jeannette and scientific discovery
In July 1879, the USS Jeannette left port in San Francisco en route to the North Pole. What lay at the top of the world was still shrouded in mystery. Was it a warm inland sea, a sheet of ice or open ocean? The crew set out to discover.
Are sunflowers Colorado’s best hedge against climate change?
During a Colorado summer, you’ll likely spot vibrant yellow sunflowers growing wherever they can. In the state’s dry, nutrient-deficient soil, CU Boulder researchers and others aim to learn if the crop can survive and even thrive in a hotter, drier future.