Graduate Student Edition - Oct. 9, 2024
Campus Community
Free expression at CU Boulder
Activism and free expression play an important role in our democracy by enabling us to share our ideas, engage in healthy debate and respectfully disagree with one another. We believe in educating and providing opportunities for our campus community to engage on issues.
CU Boulder honors postdocs, mentors during national Postdoc Appreciation Week
Each year, CU Boulder joins institutions nationwide to recognize the pivotal work of postdoctoral scholars. These scholars often serve as the backbone of innovative research, advancing cutting-edge projects across disciplines while working closely with faculty and graduate students.
It’s Ombuds Day Oct. 10
Who can you turn to when you encounter issues or questions you don’t know how to handle? The Ombuds Office is a team of conflict-resolution professionals who can help clarify university-related concerns. Learn more; it’s free and confidential.
How to get ready for game day
The Buffs take on the Utah Utes on Saturday at Folsom Field. Whether you’re on campus for the game, attending a watch party or cheering from home, here are some tips to get ready for game day.
Events & Exhibits
Be part of a live production, learn about Colorado’s election process
Join a special live taping of “Colorado Inside Out” at Macky Auditorium. The program will include conversation and insights from a panel of experts on the voting process, with the aim of offering transparency and building unity and trust in the election process.
Faculty Takes
‘Evacuating is a privilege.’ Why some stay behind when hurricanes strike
A risk communication researcher at CU Boulder sheds light on what motivates people to stay put when natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton threaten.
Research Updates
You get your energy from your mom. A new study explains why
Scientists have long wondered why animals get the DNA inside their mitochondria, the cell’s energy center, only from their mothers. New research explains why and offers hope for treating mitochondrial disorders.