Community Edition - May 29, 2022
Buff Bulletin Board

CU Boulder researcher Beverly Kingston discusses the recent uptick in school shootings, perpetrator indicators and behaviors, what we can do to stop such violence in schools and public spaces, and more.
In Focus
Creating an inclusive curriculum at Centaurus High and beyond
Students in CU Boulder’s Public Achievement program and Centaurus High School are joining forces to increase ethnic studies offerings for area youth.
Buffs among first to volunteer as Peace Corps resumes global operations
CU Boulder alumni Lisa and Peter Waugh are among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Video: How to treat burn-damaged books
Hillary Morgan, a conservator with the University Libraries is no stranger to repairing books damaged by any of the elements. In this video, Morgan will teach you how to save a book that’s suffered soot or smoke damage from a fire.
Discover What's Here
BolderBoulder 10K tradition to return May 30
A signature event for the campus community and beyond that culminates at CU Boulder's Folsom Field, the BolderBoulder race will return this Memorial Day after a two-year absence. Register and plan to attend this fun event for all.
Get ready for CU night at the Rockies Aug. 12
Cheer on the Rockies as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to a seat at Coors Field, your ticket includes a collector’s T-shirt and a $2 donation to student scholarships. Before the game, join for a free pre-game reception at the alumni-owned Blake Street Tavern for appetizers, giveaways and more.
Research in Your Backyard
Genetic mutations can be benign or cancerous—new identification method could lead to better treatments
Finding one cancer-driving mutation in a tumor is like finding a needle in a stack of needles, but the use of public DNA databases could lead to more targeted cancer treatments. CU computer scientist Ryan Layer shares on The Conversation.
Toward more sustainable wine: Scientists can now track sulfur from grapes to streams
New research could help California farmers fine-tune their use and application of agricultural sulfur to sustain the wine industry and minimize unintended environmental impacts.
Protestants and the pill: How US Christians helped make birth control mainstream
Conservative Christians have cheered restrictions on some birth control. But many decades ago, Christian leaders’ support helped contraceptives become acceptable in the first place. CU expert Samira Mehta shares on The Conversation.