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Still hesitant to get the shot? 7 COVID vaccine concerns addressed

May 5, 2021

Some worry the science was rushed. Others question whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Here's what Teresa Foley, a teaching professor of distinction in integrative physiology, tells students, acquaintances and family who are hesitant.

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Try these tricks to score high on your finals

April 9, 2021

While the thought of taking finals may feel overwhelming, you can set yourself up for success with the right strategies. Here is a list of things you can do to ace your exams, no matter where you are.

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From your GPSG executives: Celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week

April 5, 2021

Your Graduate and Professional Student Government is excited to celebrate the work you do, which is what makes CU Boulder such a wonderful place to pursue a graduate degree. Be sure to join BIPOC Coffee Hour, our student picnic and more.

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Join Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 5–9

March 30, 2021

The Division of Student Affairs and the Graduate School invite all graduate students to join in celebrating our outstanding graduate student community with free events, treats and 10% off all HungryBuffs orders.

CU Boulder student Olivia Parsons getting a COVID-19 shot

Do COVID vaccines prevent transmission? CU Boulder kicks off national trial

March 29, 2021

CU Boulder was the first site to roll out a federally-funded study led by the COVID-19 Prevention Network at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Study leaders vaccinated 11 of the roughly 700 CU Boulder student volunteers who will ultimately participate.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean's list of advice: I am here for you

March 23, 2021

After Monday’s tragic event at the Table Mesa King Soopers, I know many of us are feeling a variety of emotions. Whatever you’re feeling is normal, and you are not alone. I am here for you and stand with those who have been affected by the devastating act of violence our community has experienced.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: 3 ways to make it through the rest of the semester

March 5, 2021

How are you doing, Buffs? As we reach the midpoint of the semester this week, Dean of Students JB Banks offers tips to help you finish strong.

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Why do men publish more papers than women? Motherhood plays key role

Feb. 25, 2021

In the years after female faculty members have children, their productivity––in terms of papers published––drops 20 percent. Male faculty see no such decline. Researchers say different roles in parenting are likely to blame and the gap could have long-term impacts on higher education.

A nurse gives a woman a vaccine shot in the shoulder.

If I get the shot, can I still get COVID-19? Answers to common vaccine questions

Feb. 24, 2021

As supply increases, so do questions about how the COVID-19 vaccines work and what they do and don’t do. We caught up with Professor Matt McQueen, director of epidemiology, for answers.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: Being kind to ourselves and others

Feb. 15, 2021

Instead of focusing time and energy on what’s not going well for us, focusing instead on kindness can help us release attitudes of entitlement, dismay or frustration and express gratitude. Dean of Students JB Banks offers some ways to do this.

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