Community Edition - May 30, 2021
In Focus
Diversity, equity and inclusion update: May 2021 edition
Chancellor Philip DiStefano is announcing an investment pool of $25 million over five years to support campus diversity initiatives. Read about this and get other news in the new monthly diversity, equity and inclusion update.
100 years later: Colorado Law professor reflects on Tulsa Race Massacre
Professor Suzette Malveaux spoke with CU Boulder Today about her experience working with massacre survivors, why it took so long for them to seek justice and their continued fight.
Research in Your Backyard
Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk
A study including data from more than 840,000 people found that going to bed and waking up an hour earlier was associated with 23% lower risk of depression.
One year later: How George Floyd’s death changed us
CU Boulder researchers share their expertise, examining four areas in which the U.S. has––and hasn’t––changed this past year, and what it could mean for the future of social and political movements, education, policing and justice in America.
Spotting hoaxes: How young people in Africa use cues to spot misinformation online
Users do spend some time thinking about whether information is true; the decision to share it (even if it’s fake news) depends on the topic and the type of message. Doctoral media researcher Gregory Gondwe and colleagues share on The Conversation.
Discover What's Here
Get recommendations for your summer reading
It’s a hot book summer at the University Libraries. Whether you want to self-improve before returning to society, escape into gritty or fantastical stories or glean inspiration from the writings of others, we’ve got you covered.
Compliance, cannabis the focus of 2 Colorado Law programs in June
The University of Colorado Law School will offer two online continuing education programs this June for professionals in the compliance and cannabis industries.