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After Chauvin’s guilty verdict: What will change?

April 22, 2021

What made Tuesday’s verdict so unique, and will it lead to lasting change? In this Q&A, three CU Boulder experts in law; sociology, crime trends and policing; and Africana studies and criminology give their takes.

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Faculty, staff recognized with student-nominated Marinus Smith Awards

April 22, 2021

Twenty-one faculty and staff members were recognized this year through the Marinus Smith Awards for the positive impacts they have made on their students. See who they are.

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10 things to do this weekend: ‘Avengers’ outdoor film screening and more

April 22, 2021

This weekend brings the CU Involvement Awards, a free hip-hop fitness class, Community Game Night, a workshop on preparing for finals, an outdoor film screening of “Avengers: Endgame” and more.

Sherri Cook

Finding sustainable solutions to wicked water problems

April 21, 2021

Professor Sherri Cook has been honored by the National Science Foundation with a five-year $510,000 CAREER Award to study water treatment technologies and build models to help local governments and water operators improve their infrastructure and water quality.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program celebrates outstanding mentors

April 21, 2021

UROP is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Outstanding Mentor Awards, which recognize CU Boulder faculty for their role mentoring undergraduate research and creative projects.

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Let's talk climate change May 12

April 21, 2021

The next Coloradan Conversation event will feature an expert-led discussion about climate change, moderated by former Denver City Council President Albus Brooks. Hear from panelists including CU Boulder's Cassandra Brooks, Joel Hartter and Leaf Van Boven.

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Take the Sustainable Buffs Pledge

April 21, 2021

This Earth Day, join your fellow Buffs in pledging to make daily sustainable lifestyle choices, big or small. Plus, get tips and resources for how to make a difference.

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What to do if you disagree with a professor

April 21, 2021

It’s important to remember that conflict is normal—even when it’s between students and faculty or staff. Here are three tips for handling disagreements with your professors.

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Humongous flare from sun’s nearest neighbor breaks records

April 21, 2021

On May 1, 2019, researchers observed a record-setting flare from the star Proxima Centauri—a burst of energy roughly 100 times more powerful than any similar event seen from Earth's sun.

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10 reasons to be optimistic this Earth Day

April 20, 2021

In celebration of Earth Day’s 51st anniversary, CU Boulder Today explores 10 research-related discoveries that have the potential to positively change the way we live and soften humanity’s imprint on our precious planet.

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