Student Edition - Feb. 26, 2021
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COVID-19 campus updates: Feb. 25 edition
Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Campus receives update on the summer and fall terms; data to become available on number of campus vaccinations; and more.
Catch in-person film screenings on campus this spring
Join Program Council on Friday nights for free movies with appropriate physical distancing. Coming up are “The Great Gatsby,” “Piranha,” “Spring Breakers,” “Clueless,” “Ex Machina,” “E.T.,” “Carrie” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”
A conversation with modern relationship expert Esther Perel
Following her virtual talk at CU Boulder, psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author Esther Perel offers advice and opinions on topics ranging from relationships in the pandemic era to tips for entering a first serious relationship.
12 things to do this weekend: CU spirit tie-dye, star party, more
This weekend brings The Future of Democracy panel, letter writing for Meals on Wheels, power barre, “A Simple Favor” movie screening, a virtual star party and more.
Her father was a Tuskegee Airman. She's sharing his legacy
Jack Chin, the father of Professor Karen Chin, was just 17 when he enrolled in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a member of the final class of Tuskegee Airmen.
How to live a richer life and build community: A conversation with David Brooks
Whether it’s addressing a personal crisis or a nation in turmoil, bestselling author and social commentator David Brooks shared personal stories and bits of wisdom in a recent conversation with Chancellor Phil DiStefano. Here are some key takeaways.
Celebrating a lineage of Black abstract art
During Black History Month, learn from Assistant Professor Megan O’Grady, an art critic and essayist, about why it’s important to revisit art history, its movements and its artists.
Research News
Get smart fast: Your top research stories from February
Here’s some CU news you can use: Answers to common COVID-19 vaccine questions, a new wearable device that turns the body into a battery and a Q&A on what went wrong with Texas’ power grid.