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COVID-19 campus updates: April 8 edition

April 8, 2021

Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Campus public health clinic discontinues Saturday hours; Boulder County issues new mask order; and more.

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Statement regarding the use of CU Alerts

April 8, 2021

The university received questions regarding communications related to an incident that occurred in Boulder on April 8. Learn more about the use of CU Alerts.

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Science, spacesuits, dehydrated food: Simulating Mars in the Utah desert

April 8, 2021

Graduate student Shayna Hume will get a taste of what life on Mars could be like during a two-week mission at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah.

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Buff Innovator Insights podcast: Sona Dimidjian on helping the young thrive

April 8, 2021

Hear how Sona Dimidjian, director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, is using the lessons of her life and early career to lead research, programs and courses to help ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive, and more.

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8 things to do this weekend: Conference on World Affairs and more

April 8, 2021

This weekend brings a guided meditation, Free Friday Power Hour cycling class, an Instagram Live on repurposing old clothes, TEDxCU 2021: Bounce, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet and more.

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Tracing the root of all race-related violence in the US

April 8, 2021

Read more from Jennifer Ho, professor and director of the Center for Humanities and the Arts, in The Conversation.

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38 graduate students receive National Science Foundation fellowships

April 8, 2021

The campus community is celebrating this year's 38 recipients of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship, a prestigious award that recognizes and supports outstanding students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There were also several honorable mentions.

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Volunteer for Grad Appreciation Days

April 7, 2021

While the commencement ceremony this year will be livestreamed, there will be a few in-person opportunities beginning April 20. Help the campus celebrate the class of 2021—volunteer.

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Academic freedom and social media: Reflections and suggestions April 14

April 7, 2021

Join as the campus continues its dialogue on academic freedom with a panel discussion on social media, sponsored by the Keller Center for the Study of the 1st Amendment, the Office of the Chancellor and Faculty Affairs.

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A conversation with actress and activist Jameela Jamil

April 7, 2021

Campus speaker and "The Good Place" star Jameela Jamil shares what it's like to be on a hit TV series, while also doling out some career advice.

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