Community Edition - Sept. 22, 2023
In Focus
Fun ways to celebrate fall in Boulder
Fall has arrived in Boulder! Celebrate the change of season, meet new people and explore the city with these indoor and outdoor activities including football, food, crafts, entertainment and more.
3 tips for dating in college
If you’re in a relationship or open to dating, here are some tips that can help you create a meaningful, healthy and happy relationship.
Tips for staying healthy (and what to do if you get sick)
‘Tis the season for illnesses like the flu, common cold and COVID. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy this semester and things to do if you end up getting sick.
Know your rights: Understanding your tenant rights
The transition from living on campus requires students to navigate the rental market and tenancy, and Student Legal Services can help students understand their rights when renting a property.
Discover What’s Here
Presidential adviser, author David Gergen to speak at CU Oct. 2
David Gergen, political commentator, author and adviser to four U.S. presidents from both parties, will share lessons he’s learned, as well as offer advice on becoming a leader, overcoming setbacks and building coalitions.
Research & Innovation Week underway with events through Oct. 20
There’s something for everyone during this weeklong celebration and showcase of research, scholarship and creative work. Celebrate your place in CU Boulder’s research and innovation ecosystem and take advantage of one-of-a-kind opportunities for collaboration.
Faculty Takes
The appeal of an almighty ‘super app’ to rule your phone
Among America’s tech giants, the race is on to create apps that do everything for consumers. But will they be able to replicate the success of Asia’s super apps? Get Professor Tony Tong’s take.
What the devastating floods in Libya, earthquake in Morocco can teach us
As cities age and natural disasters escalate, the international community can play a key role in helping revise outdated infrastructure—and save lives. Associate Professor Shideh Dashti offers her take.
What the latest DACA ruling means for the program and its Dreamers
The years-long court battle over DACA continues. Get CU Law Professor Pratheepan (Deep) Gulasekaram’s take on the latest court ruling and how it creates a pathway for the program to end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Research in Your Backyard
It’s official: Gardening is good for your health
The first-ever, randomized, controlled trial of community gardening found that those who started it ate more fiber and got more physical activity—known ways to reduce risk of cancer and chronic disease—and were also less stressed and anxious. Watch the video.
Can rocks produce abundant clean energy? New project to explore
Geologists at CU Boulder will experiment with injecting water deep below Earth's surface in an effort to stimulate the production of hydrogen gas—a clean-burning fuel that could provide energy for the globe.