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3 reasons to volunteer this spring

Feb. 1, 2024

The Volunteer Resource Center offers volunteer opportunities for every schedule and interest. Check out how volunteering can benefit your college experience and future.

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Supreme Court word-count limits for lawyers—explained in 1,026 words

Feb. 1, 2024

Lawyers submitting briefs to the Supreme Court in the Donald Trump Colorado ballot case must file a “certificate of word count.” Why? CU expert Derek Kiernan-Johnson explains on The Conversation.

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Is scientific discovery driven by great individuals or great teams?

Jan. 31, 2024

New research could help optimize the composition of teams to improve their performance. Read from CU expert Janet Bercovitz and colleagues on The Conversation.

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Engineers unveil new patch to help people control robotic exoskeletons

Jan. 31, 2024

A new patch the size of a BandAid could help bridge the gap between humans and machines—a possible real world Iron Man technology in the making.

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4 questions on Black History Month: Commemoration and celebration

Jan. 31, 2024

In this month’s campus update, David Humphrey, assistant vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, discusses why it’s important to keep history relevant and alive.

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Marlon Lynch to lead new Division of Public Safety

Jan. 31, 2024

Marlon Lynch, who joins from Michigan State University, will begin at CU Boulder on March 4. He will oversee the CU Police Department, event and emergency management, flight operations and threat assessment.

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University statement on mobile billboard truck on campus

Jan. 30, 2024

CU Boulder condemns tactics designed to intimidate and threaten our students, faculty and staff. Outside groups publicly attempting to shame CU Boulder community members is not a productive way to address the difficult conversations facing our society in a respectful and civil manner.

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How student-run programs benefit students and the university

Jan. 30, 2024

CU Boulder’s student-led organizations, backed by the support of Student Affairs, are not just opportunities for students but also powerful catalysts for change. Explore how these student groups redefine campus experiences, foster individual growth and cultivate an inclusive community that goes beyond events and programs.

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Frank Oppenheimer, Robert’s brother, honed physics teaching at CU Boulder

Jan. 30, 2024

In a little-known chapter of university history, Frank Oppenheimer taught for several years in the Department of Physics, and his legacy lingers in the fabric of the department.

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Celebrating the single life

Jan. 30, 2024

While some people struggle with singledom, many others are thriving. Author and CU Professor Peter McGraw’s new book, “Solo,” toasts the rise and reinvention of singles.

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