Community Edition - March 26, 2023
Assuming ownership of a longtime college hangout sounds like a tricky proposition, especially if you’re just barely out of college yourself. Yet Mark Heinritz, his brothers Chris and Jim, and their friend Cameron Stainton—all in their mid-20s in 1992—felt up to the challenge of running The Sink, the venerable University Hill institution just steps from the CU campus.
In Focus
4 essential tips for hiking in the spring
Warm weather and spring storms can cause hiking trails to become waterlogged and muddy. If you plan to hit the trails this spring, here are a few tips.
3 things to know if you’re interested in recovery
Whether you’re struggling with substance use, behavioral addictions or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, here are a few things to know about recovery.
How to talk to others with a different point of view
While it can be challenging to talk with people who don’t share your point of view, talking through differences is an essential skill to develop. Here are some tips to turn difficult conversations into thoughtful discussions.
New member to Community Oversight Board brings student voice to police
The Oversight Community Review Board of the CU Police Department continues to provide community benefits by including members with various backgrounds in hiring, policy decisions and more.
Discover What's Here
ChatGPT: Fear, hype or hope? A discussion April 12
You’ve probably heard a lot in the last few months about the generative AI system ChatGPT, and you may well have used it. This session will provide a chance to hear from and converse with leading experts on the subject.
Research in Your Backyard
Latest international climate report calls for adaptation, rapid action
A report released this week by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns the world of dire consequences if rapid action to reduce emissions and adaptation are not prioritized. A CU expert shares his take on economic and political impacts of this latest report.
Business confidence index improves, remains pessimistic in Colorado
Prepared and released by the Leeds School of Business research division, the latest Leeds Business Confidence Index—which gauges Colorado business leaders’ opinions about economic trends and how their industry will perform in the coming quarter—marks the third-longest period of pessimism in the index’s 20-year history.