Community Edition - June 6, 2021
Discover What's Here
What’s happening (virtually) this summer at CU Boulder’s museums
While CU Boulder's museums may be closed through the summer for in-person experiences, there's plenty going on virtually for everyone to enjoy. See what exhibits and experiences are available from home.
Hear more about COVID-19 topics when webinar series resumes June 9
Everything from the dating renaissance to the future of real estate and design related to COVID-19 will be under the microscope in the next installment of this webinar series. Attend the live sessions or watch recordings.
Historians Imagine series to feature Natalia Molina June 9
Natalia Molina is a historian who examines the interconnectedness of racial and ethnic communities through her concept of “racial scripts.” Join this Center of the American West webinar.
Join a fireside chat June 15 with the Ombuds Office hosting Stefanie Johnson
Hear from CU Boulder faculty member and author Stefanie Johnson, an expert in leadership among diverse and inclusive teams to promote innovation.
Dance, language, machine learning and classical Greek writers the focus of lecture June 16
Presented by the CU Boulder Retired Faculty Association, Michelle Ellsworth's virtual presentation will discuss dance, language, machine learning and classical Greek writers from her two works. Plan to attend.
Research in Your Backyard
Better air quality in some Colorado schools will last long after the pandemic
Kids around Colorado are kicking back for summer vacation. But one team of engineers is working to make sure when children come back to school in the fall, the air they breathe will be cleaner and healthier.
What could such a green spring mean for fire season?
So far, 2021 is one of the 10 wettest years on record since 1872 in the Denver area. Chelsea Nagy discusses what a wet spring and resulting plant growth in the Front Range could mean for the rest of the year.
Get smart fast: Your top research stories from May
Here’s some CU news you can use: Celebrating Black women in science fiction and fantasy, the growing dangers of space debris, COVID-19 vaccine concerns addressed and more.
In Focus
CU Boulder joins COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
CU Boulder is among the first to sign up for the new COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge designed to spark higher vaccination rates among young adults by enlisting campuses as public health partners.
Families flock to CU-Colorado Mesa University partnership program
The partnership between CU Boulder and CMU is a unique opportunity for students to earn a CU Boulder engineering degree while studying in Grand Junction. The program has seen siblings and even twins, and of course is open to individuals as well.