Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 12, 2021

Campus Operating Status

Visit the COVID-19 webpage for updates on resources, preparedness and the campus operational status dashboard.

5 Things to Know About

Friday, Jan. 15, will follow a Wednesday class meeting schedule

Start-of-semester Canvas tips for instructors

For instructors: Recording and sharing video content

Campus dining hours and locations

Mobile food pantry Jan. 16

Campus Community

From Dean Adler: In response to emails about graduate student fees

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Leadership Corner

Dean of the Graduate School Scott Adler responds to a number of emails that he and other members of CU Boulder’s leadership team have recently received from graduate students about fees.

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Graduate School offering monthly chats for busy Buff parents

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Workshops & Seminars

Parents who choose to pursue an advanced degree face a unique set of challenges and require a unique set of circumstances in order to thrive. Join the Parent Buffs First Friday Chat to connect with other parents, discuss what kind of support you need and more.

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Join the Campus Q&A each Tuesday

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General

Held virtually, the weekly CU Boulder Q&A sessions are a chance to hear status updates on campus COVID-19 impacts and ask questions. Log in at noon each Tuesday through the spring semester. The focus of the sessions alternates each week between students/families and faculty/staff.

Events & Exhibits

Judges listen to pitches and ask questions during the 2019 New Venture Challenge Finals at the Boulder Theater. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Join CU Boulder's New Venture Challenge mentor preview night Jan. 13

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General

Interested in helping young entrepreneurs to build their dreams into reality? Join us for New Venture Challenge's mentor night and learn about getting involved!

10 things to do this week: TEDx talk, bouldering at The Rec, more

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Getting Involved Things to Do

Welcome to the spring semester! This week brings Buff Meet-Ups, a performance of “Hansel and Gretel," events to help you get involved this semester, Bouncing Back: Resilience During a Pandemic and more.

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5 common biases and tips for responding effectively

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Workshops & Seminars

Our brains use a variety of innate tools to simplify decision-making in an increasingly complex world. However, these cognitive biases can negatively impact our ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Learn more at this Jan. 19 "lunch and learn" event.

Research News

Soil degradation costs U.S. corn farmers a half-billion dollars every year

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Climate & Environment

Researchers have found that a whopping one-third of the fertilizer applied to grow corn in the U.S. each year simply compensates for the ongoing loss of soil fertility, costing farmers a half-billion dollars.