Faculty-Staff Edition - Dec. 21, 2021

A look back at 2021 shows a community of perseverance. Buffs safely made a number of COVID-19 comebacks; showed dedication to inclusive excellence; worked toward healing in the midst of heartbreak and injustice; welcomed Ralphie VI; won prestigious awards; cheered on Olympians and remarkable student-athletes; and more.
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Best of 2021: Instagram top 9
That’s a wrap on 2021. On @CUBoulder Instagram alone, we posted 149 photos and received more than 5K comments and 748K total likes!
Photos: Degrees conferred on fall class of 2021
With proud family and friends looking on, CU Boulder's fall 2021 graduates celebrated their degree conferrals at college, school, department and program ceremonies across campus Dec. 16–17.
Keep your holidays secure with these online tips
Staying vigilant and following online security best practices is even more important around the holidays. Get tips from the Office of Information Technology—strong passwords, security updates, phishing scam protections and more.
Winter Break Appreciation Week coming up at the Rec
The Rec Center invites you to join us for free activities and fun during winter break. From Jan. 2 to 8, you can enjoy free entrance to the Rec Center, including free activities.
Expand your cultural understanding by learning languages; ALTEC prices change Jan. 16
Expand your cultural understanding by learning languages with ALTEC. Registration for non-credit classes is open, and this year, ALTEC is offering the standard price until Jan. 16—enroll today. Plus, learn language basics in the new free foundations course.
CU Boulder applications rise 13% during Colorado Free Application Day
CU Boulder received 10,272 applications during the state’s campaign to waive fees and increase access to higher education.
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Daily Camera: Gov. Jared Polis picks new CU regent
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