Resources and research on Ukraine war

As the war in Ukraine continues, our university community has voiced increasing concern regarding the Russian attack. Please find more below on the university’s actions and resources.

Statements

 

 

Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine tonight. My hope is that peace and stability will find all of those whose way of life has been threatened in the last week.”
–Chancellor Phil DiStefano, supporting the AAU condemnation of the attack

 

 

Donations

CU Boulder Police Department, at the request of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, has donated protective gear to frontline Ukrainians.

For those who wish to give, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a dedicated Ukraine Crisis page with reputable organizations and resources.

Support & Community

The university has reached out directly to members of the community who are likely to be closely impacted. If students, faculty or staff need further assistance, there are many support and counseling services available year-round on campus.


 

CAPS offers confidential, on-campus mental health and psychiatric services for a variety of concerns. They offer mental health-related workshops, group therapy, brief individual therapy, psychiatry and 24/7 crisis services.  

  C4C, Room N352
  303-492-2277
  24/7 phone support

ISSS supports students and scholars as part of the international campus community. The office can direct international campus community members who are having trouble accessing funds from their home country and provide other support.

  C4C, Room S355
   isss@colorado.edu

FSAP is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community, specifically CU Boulder employees. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work-related issues. 

   303-492-3020
   Schedule an appointment

OVA offers free and confidential consultation, support, advocacy and trauma focused short-term counseling for students, faculty and staff who have experienced a traumatic or life-disruptive event.

  C4C, Room N450
  303-492-8855
  24/7 phone support

SSCM assists students who are experiencing distress from events, such as personal or family crisis. SSCM works collaboratively to support academic success and emotional well-being.  

   C4C, Room N460
  303-492-734

Affordable therapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Clinic for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions can be held in-person and or Zoom. 

   303-492-5177 (confidential voicemail for intake)
   raimy@colorado.edu

Advice for Scholars & Researchers

While there is no current research directly impacted by sanctions, scholars and researchers may want be aware of the latest Research and Innovation Office guidance regarding work in the region.

Our Research & Experts

For more on news and CU Boulder expertise, see Expert Insights on Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe.

News & Resources

The campus community is invited to attend a virtual address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16. The event, discussing how America's leading research universities and Ukrainian officials can work together to help rebuild and transform Ukraine's decimated higher education sector, will be hosted by the AAU, of which CU Boulder is a member.

Though nuclear war isn’t likely, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have far-reaching consequences, says CU Boulder researcher Brian Toon. 

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, TikTok has become a primary outlet for spreading information, causing some to refer to the conflict as TikTok's first war. Casey Fiesler, an assistant professor of information science, discusses the role TikTok is playing in the Ukraine crisis.

CU Boulder experts in Russia and Ukraine share insights into what has led to the crisis, how citizens of both countries are reacting, what effect economic sanctions could have on both Russia and the West and how Americans can help from afar.

This year's Leo Hill Leadership speaker, a retired four-star general and former special ops commander, discussed leadership in times of uncertainty and shared his perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of an audience of more than 1,000 students and community members.

This week, tensions in Eastern Europe escalated as Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack against Ukraine. “What about the people who will have to carry the burden of a war?” asks CU Boulder's John O'Loughlin who has spent 30 years studying the political attitudes of everyday Ukrainians.