Community Edition - Oct. 17, 2021
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Judge Bernice Donald to deliver Stevens Lecture Oct. 19
Judge Bernice Donald will discuss her career, judicial philosophy and the rule of law in the context of the 1866 Memphis Massacre. Following her lecture will be a fireside chat and Q&A session.
Oct. 21: Exploring racial exclusion in Boulder County and the road ahead
This panel discussion will address the history of Boulder County and Colorado through a Native lens, including the conquest of Native lands, the attempted erasure of authentic and diverse Native cultures and more.
CU Boulder public auction to be held Oct. 23
Check out what's available for auction, including computers, furniture, lab and athletic equipment, plus more, and plan to attend this Property Services event—open to the public.
Join Open Access Week events Oct. 25–29
Topics including decentering whiteness; public libraries and inclusion; performance as research; publishing equity and more will be part of this year's speaker series. There will also be an exhibit and a daily challenge. Find out more!
University Libraries to celebrate expanded collections by Latin American Indigenous authors Oct. 28
The Nahuatl Evening is free and will include three speakers, Indigenous language performances, including one by the Boulder Children's Chorale, and a book exhibition.
Distinguished lecturer to discuss the science of miniaturization in Nov. 2 presentation
Victor Bright of the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering will deliver the 117th Distinguished Research Lecture, talking about microscale sensors and machines.
Whaaat!? Festival to return from virtual wilderness Nov. 14
Back in-person Nov. 14, the ATLAS Institute's fourth annual Whaaat!? Festival promises an arcade and conference packed with phenomenal guest speakers, bizarre games and experimental interactions.
Research in Your Backyard
Kindergartners from low-income schools wait more, move less than wealthier school peers
In a massive undertaking, a team of educational researchers traveled to 32 kindergarten classrooms to discover how young children spend their time during a typical day at school.
The role of music in Cuban protests
This summer, Cuban citizens erupted into a series of protests against their government. In this Q&A, Professor Susan Thomas speaks about the role musicians played in the recent demonstrations and in Cuban protests throughout history.
Lightning strikes may trigger short-term thinning in the ozone layer
New research shows how a bizarre phenomenon that stretches from Earth's surface hundreds of miles into space can alter the chemistry of the atmosphere.
For investors who miss their retirement targets, fees in target-date funds may be to blame
Leeds School of Business research finds target-date fund sponsors overcharged investors by $30 billion from 2008 to 2019.
In Focus
First student benefits from Colorado American Indian tuition law
Jenna Whiteplume is the first CU Boulder student benefitting from the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-state Tuition law. Colorado passed Senate Bill 29 earlier this year, granting in-state tuition to members of American Indian tribes with historical ties to Colorado.
The Week in Photos: Health and Wellness Summit
Campus community members took part in events celebrating this year's Health and Wellness Summit, including visits with therapy dogs, a health hut outside the UMC and the Take Care Street Fair. Chancellor Philip DiStefano stopped by to visit with attendees and health professionals.