Student Edition - Dec. 14, 2016
Campus & Community
Campus conversation regarding Yiannopoulos visit continues, evolves
Earlier today, senior campus leadership received a letter from more than 200 faculty members and a petition signed by more than 200 graduate students. The documents asked the administration to lend their support to events proposed as alternatives to the Milo Yiannopoulos talk on Jan. 25. Chancellor DiStefano met with faculty and graduate student representatives to hear their concerns, and provided preliminary responses via letter to both groups.
Your student government: Living the Colorado Creed
The past couple of weeks have been very turbulent for many of us Buffs, with the recent election, finals and other uncertainties that college students face. It is important for us as members of the CU Boulder community, to remember the Colorado Creed and reflect on how we can live our lives by its values.
Getting festive this winter break
Whether you're celebrating traditions, ringing in the New Year or enjoying time at home, here are a few things to consider when celebrating over winter break.
Holidays are open phishing season
Our campus is constantly under attack by a barrage of attempts to steal personal information, often referred to as phishing. Often these attacks come during holidays when campus IT support is unavailable or has reduced hours. Even when you can’t contact the IT Service Center, there are still clues to help you figure out if an e-mail is legitimate or a phishing attempt.
Events & Exhibits
Engaged Scientist Series lecture and workshop is Jan. 19
The next Engaged Scientist Series lecture and workshop, open to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, will focus on "Uses and Practices of Community Dialogue in Geosciences and Environmental Sciences."
In Focus
Assistant Professor Michael Beitz makes furniture that straddles the line between the functional and the fantastical by integrating sometimes awkward and prickly family relationships into his work.