Graduate Student Edition - May 4, 2022
Just for Grad Students
From Dean Adler: Congratulations May 2022 graduates
I want to take this opportunity to personally congratulate all our professional, master’s and doctoral students receiving degrees. You've done it—and we at the Graduate School team are extremely proud of all that you have accomplished. We are honored to count you among our esteemed graduates.
Campus Community
Presenting tomorrow’s leaders: The class of 2022
Read from some of the many talented, motivated and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
You’re invited: Honor CU Boulder’s newest graduates at commencement May 5
For the first time in three years, CU Boulder will have an in-person commencement ceremony, conferring more than 9,000 degrees and featuring CU Boulder alumnus and award-winning journalist Tom Costello.
CU Boulder to reflect, celebrate as Juneteenth becomes official state holiday
Gov. Jared Polis signed a legislative bill into law, declaring Juneteenth a state holiday. The holiday recognizes the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the self-determination of Black Americans. This year, the university will offer a floating personal observance day for all leave-eligible faculty and staff.
City officials supportive of global climate summit in Boulder
The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, Dec. 1–4, promises to highlight the commitment of CU Boulder and the city of Boulder to take human rights-based climate action.
News Headlines
What’s at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade
A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. Here are three essential reads on The Conversation.