Community Edition - Oct. 23, 2022
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It’s Homecoming week
It's time for Buffs to connect and celebrate the history we share. CU Boulder welcomes Forever Buffs and the campus community for one of our most treasured traditions—Homecoming. This year will include both in-person and virtual events, with plenty of opportunities to show your Buff spirit.
To Ivalas Quartet, ‘representation matters.’ Plan to attend
Performing works for string quartet written by underrepresented composers of color, the Ivalas Quartet strives to bring together diverse audiences in musical celebration. Performances run Nov. 6–14.
Research in Your Backyard
Steve Bannon’s influence on conservative politics: Expert on alt-right explains
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected to sentence former Trump aide Steve Bannon on Oct. 21. Professor Ben Teitelbaum offers insight on Bannon’s role in shaping conservative politics and how his actions have served to further his agenda.
A game of numbers: Why Ukraine is eager for more air defense resources
What will it take for Ukraine to defend against the ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and explosive drones raining down on the country? The question is not so much what as how many. CU expert Iain Boyd explains on The Conversation.
Scientists call for setting limits, possible moratorium on fishing in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean
Published only days before the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources' annual meeting, this evidence-based commentary published in Science notes that current levels of fishing, combined with climate change, are taking a concerning toll on this diverse ecosystem of global importance.
Right Here, Right Now
Climate change hits disabled, Indigenous communities hard. Kera Sherwood-O’Regan wants their voices heard
As climate change increasingly threatens the environment and the people who depend upon it, Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit panelist Kera Sherwood-O’Regan serves as a vocal advocate not only for her fellow Māori—the Indigenous people of New Zealand—but also for people with disabilities. Learn more about Sherwood-O'Regan and how to get involved in the summit.
In Focus
Public safety officials are taking a targeted approach to reducing crime on University Hill, adding a remote camera, more uniformed police on the streets and increased communications.