Student Edition - Dec. 21, 2022

A Message From the Chancellor

A year ago our community experienced tremendous devastation in the Marshall Fire. So many individuals with a connection to CU Boulder were affected, and in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, our friends, neighbors and colleagues offered crucial support and assistance in a dire time of need.

I continue to be impressed by the courage and resilience of community members who are working to heal, as well as the thoughtful researchers who have studied the catastrophe with an eye toward preventing and mitigating future catastrophes of this magnitude.

I hope you will all take some time to reflect on this tragedy as we approach its anniversary and read about some of the incredible work that’s being done here at CU Boulder as we continue to assist those who are still recovering from the state’s most destructive wildfire.

Philip DiStefano
CU Boulder Chancellor

Tips & Resources

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Healthy Buffs Campus Community

With winter break underway, here are a few survival tips to help you make the most of December.

How to gain professional experience during the spring semester

Career Development Campus Community

There are many ways to gain professional experience outside of a traditional internship or job. Here are some opportunities to consider.

Campus Community

A view of a burned neighborhood in Superior

Healing from the embers of the Marshall Fire

Mind & Body Campus Community

The one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire may bring up strong reminders and memories. Professional counselor Stanley Ly gives advice on what to do about anniversary reactions, helping children cope and more.

Ongoing CU research explores impacts, solutions after Marshall Fire

Health & Society Climate & Environment News Headlines

The Marshall Fire spurred researchers—many of them personally affected by the fire—to pivot and apply their expertise to the aftermath. One year later, dozens of ongoing research projects continue to explore the science behind what happened that day, the widespread impacts on people, pets and the environment and how we can mitigate future catastrophes amid a changing climate.

Pine trees covered in snow on the CU Boulder campus

Diversity, equity and inclusion update: December 2022 issue

IDEA Plan Inclusive Excellence Strategic Initiatives Campus Community

Over the spring semester, the campus community will have a variety of opportunities to connect with colleagues, classmates and peers to engage in dialogue about initiatives and issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.