Graduate Student Edition - Oct. 14, 2022
Campus Community
Students, parents: Why no text alert for shooting on the Hill?
CU Boulder community members are asking questions about the campus’s notification processes. Learn about CU Emergency Alerts, generally for on-campus incidents, CU Advisories, generally for off-campus incidents, and more.
10 things to do this weekend: Football, Halloween laser magic, more
This weekend brings Ralphie's Corral and the UC Berkeley game, the Take Care Street Fair, a one-time service opportunity, International Coffee Hour, a 5K fun run, ShakesFear and more.
November’s general election: What you need to know
Have you made your voting plan yet? Make a plan to confirm registration, research your ballot and vote by Nov. 8.
CU leadership issues statement on recent DACA decision
On Oct. 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal judge’s 2021 ruling that the original Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful. In response, the CU president and chancellors expressed disappointment and urged DACA recipients to renew as soon as possible. Read more.
Events & Exhibits
Oct. 17 to mark start of series on visual media, justice and human rights
From human rights advocacy to archiving and preservation, international experts will reflect on their career trajectories, highlight recent research projects and more in monthly events through May 2023. There will also be film screenings and an online career training session.
Research in Your Backyard
Ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos from global warming. Now it’s time to protect them
New research shows that a cold equatorial ocean current—which provides a buffer for the Galápagos Islands against an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean—has been getting stronger for decades. It's encouraging news, and another reason to safeguard this UNESCO World Heritage Site.