Community Edition - Nov. 6, 2022
Discover What’s Here
New events during Dec. 1–4 summit focus on community impacts
Organizers of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit have announced a range of community-focused events. The new Think Globally, Engage Locally Panel Series places the impact, obligations and solutions themes of the global summit into a national and local context.
Women’s basketball to tip off season with matinee Nov. 7
The Buffs will open the 2022–23 season with a matinee at noon on Monday, Nov. 7. Enjoy “Lunch with the Buffs” with discounted tickets.
The certificate of all certificates for Shakespeare, theater and English enthusiasts
A virtual info session will be held Nov. 7 for CU Boulder's applied Shakespeare graduate certificate—a program designed for a wide range of students, from teachers to theater artists and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
In Focus
6 tips to help you fall back into standard time
While your phone may automatically update for daylight saving time, our bodies aren’t always as quick to adapt. Here are six tips to help you fall back into standard time this weekend at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.
The history of daylight saving time
Some have said Benjamin Franklin first came up with the idea for daylight saving time. Others believe it was adopted so farmers could have more hours of sunlight to work in the field. As daylight saving time comes to a close on Sunday, Nov. 6, learn more about the history of the practice.
Tips for viewing the lunar eclipse, Leonids meteor shower
Beginning in the early hours of Nov. 8, people in Boulder will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. A little later in the month, Nov. 17–18, the Leonids meteor shower will light up the night sky. Fiske Planetarium's Francisco Salas discusses both events and offers tips on viewing the night sky.
Research in Your Backyard
Colorado voters have faith in statewide elections, concerns about the economy
A new survey of Coloradans led by CU Boulder finds nearly 71% of residents believe elections in the state will be conducted "fairly and accurately" in 2022.
Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November
Assistant Professor Matt Burgess discusses the political polarization of climate change and efforts to reduce it, as voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections.
COVID still a ‘dangerous global health threat.’ New international study spells out how we can end it
Greater attention to indoor air ventilation and filtration, rebuilding public trust and clearly communicating the dominant role of airborne transmission for SARS-CoV-2, addressing pandemic inequities and a “vaccine-plus” approach are among the recommendations made by 386 experts from more than 100 countries.
A decade after legalizing cannabis in Colorado, here’s what we’ve learned
Ten years ago this week, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, making the state among the first in the nation to legalize the use and possession of recreational cannabis. Research since has revealed its risks and health benefits and shed light on how the burgeoning industry can improve.
From #Freethebird to #Stayandfight: Expert talks the future of Twitter
CU Boulder's Casey Fiesler weighs in on why Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter has raised alarm bells among some of the platform's users, and if there's anywhere for them to go.