Alaska glacier

To save the planet’s glaciers, human actions still matter

Nov. 20, 2023

Earth’s glaciers are shrinking at an alarming rate as the world’s climate warms. Get scientist Twila Moon’s take on why these icy rivers matter to everyone, even if you don’t have a glacier in your backyard.

Yoga class

Want to benefit from yoga? Stick with it

Nov. 17, 2023

CU Boulder research associate Charleen Gust demonstrates that the physical and psychological benefits of yoga last longer with consistent practice.

Karen Chin

Oh, poop! What looks like a rock is filled with clues

Nov. 17, 2023

In studying dinosaur discards, CU Boulder scientist Karen Chin has gained expertise recently honored with the Bromery Award and detailed in a new children’s book.

Vintage horror movie posters

Alone in the woods...but not screaming for help

Nov. 17, 2023

CU Boulder sociology instructor Laura Patterson details how feminism is influencing female roles in horror films, expanding them far beyond the “damsel in distress” trope.

Damage in Gaza

When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don’t always trust what you see

Nov. 17, 2023

People are increasingly turning to videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on the Israel-Hamas war. But media studies expert Sandra Ristovska gives her take, warning you can’t always trust what you see, and sharing without confirming can be dangerous.

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New report signals return of study abroad

Nov. 17, 2023

The release of the latest Open Doors Report, which provides data on study abroad participation nationally, reveals how eager CU students are to study abroad.

CU Boulder Holiday Concert in Macky Auditorium

Delight in CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival Dec. 8–10

Nov. 17, 2023

Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull

Buffs, make time for yourself over fall break

Nov. 17, 2023

Whether you will be in Boulder for fall break or are traveling home, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull encourages students to prioritize self-care next week.

Professional writing in a notebook during a meeting

Lunchtime skill-builder: The power of micro-affirmations Nov. 28

Nov. 16, 2023

Helping employees feel valued is one of leadership’s many challenges. And what exactly does it mean to value an individual? Micro-affirmations can be a great place to start. Join the Ombuds Office and Bina Patel; learn tips to start effectively valuing staffers.

Two women working on a laptop computer at a standing desk.

When raises backfire: Pitfalls of performance-based pay

Nov. 16, 2023

Two surveys of employees and managers from more than 40 industries find that when managers aren’t competent or warm, pay-for-performance incentives don’t work.

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