Student Edition - Oct. 12, 2016

With the academic year in full swing, many of us find ourselves juggling schoolwork, social lives and work. CU Boulder counselor Matt Tomatz offers advice on managing stress and anxiety.

A new timeline that eliminates the rush to file taxes: that’s the quickest way to explain the updates for financial aid for the 2017-18 academic year.

On behalf of my colleagues in the Graduate School, I am delighted to present an update on CU Boulder graduate education and an introduction to fall 2016 Graduate School initiatives.

Whether you want to challenge yourself physically, improve your fitness, learn more about health, fitness and nutrition, or simply relieve some stress, the Student Recreation Center can help.

On Oct. 18, the BioFrontiers Institute will honor Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2016 Charlie Butcher Award. Dr. Gerberding was the first woman to be appointed Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). She will give a free talk “Fighting microbial terrorists: From Anthrax to Zika” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Following last week's events on campus and in light of the importance of emotional and physical well-being, students, faculty and staff are invited to gather for self-care and to connect with campus support survices at the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC room 457) on Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Economics Professor Keith Maskus has been named chief economist for the U.S. Department of State. Maskus, a professor of distinction who also was the director of CU Boulder’s Program on International Development, is beginning the two-year appointment — based in Washington, D.C. — this month.

Do you know what a CU Regent does for the university? Before the ballots drop on Oct. 17, you may wish to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to hear from the two candidates for an at-large seat on the CU Board of Regents.