Simchat Torah celebrations in Netanya, Israel, in 2013

Simchat Torah: A Jewish holiday of reading, renewal and resilience

Oct. 14, 2022

Simchat Torah is about more than beginning to read the Torah all over again. It’s about the need to reexamine what we think we know, over and over again. CU expert Sam Boyd shares on The Conversation.

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Project aims to help students harness data for the greater good

Oct. 14, 2022

Thanks to a CU Next grant, the Data Advocacy for All project will soon provide students with the opportunity to learn how to ethically and effectively use data to raise public awareness and drive social change, according to Laurie Gries, associate professor of writing, rhetoric and communication.

Buff family enjoys Family Weekend activities in 2017

10 things to do this weekend: Football, Halloween laser magic, more

Oct. 14, 2022

This weekend brings Ralphie's Corral and the UC Berkeley game, the Take Care Street Fair, a one-time service opportunity, International Coffee Hour, a 5K fun run, ShakesFear and more.

People hold DACA support signs at CU Boulder

CU leadership issues statement on recent DACA decision

Oct. 13, 2022

On Oct. 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal judge’s 2021 ruling that the original Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful. In response, the CU president and chancellors expressed disappointment and urged DACA recipients to renew as soon as possible. Read more.

Campus community members listen to a speaker in UMC 247

Oct. 17 to mark start of series on visual media, justice and human rights

Oct. 13, 2022

From human rights advocacy to archiving and preservation, international experts will reflect on their career trajectories, highlight recent research projects and more in monthly events through May 2023. There will also be film screenings and an online career training session.

Person checks phone next to bike rack

Â鶹ÒùÔº, parents: Why no text alert for shooting on the Hill?

Oct. 13, 2022

CU Boulder community members are asking questions about the campus’s notification processes. Learn about CU Emergency Alerts, generally for on-campus incidents, CU Advisories, generally for off-campus incidents, and more.

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IDEA Council to hold public forum Oct. 27

Oct. 13, 2022

IDEA Council members plan to touch on IDEA Plan recommendations for supporting staff, faculty and other university employees. As evidenced by the results of the Campus Culture Survey, employees’ sense of belonging, retention and other experiences hinge on their relationships with supervisors.

Lori Peek

What do you do when the Earth shakes? A talk Oct. 22

Oct. 13, 2022

In this free CU on the Weekend lecture, Professor Lori Peek will highlight the immediate behavioral responses of children and adults during disasters. Understanding how people react can help officials and school leaders improve drills and messaging, refine risk communication strategies, and ultimately reduce injury and loss of life.

Ethan Meyer

A message from the 2023 Senior Class Council president

Oct. 13, 2022

Hear from Senior Class Council President Ethan Meyer on the committee's goals for the class of 2023; suggest commencement speakers; and learn more about the upcoming Senior Sunrise event on Oct. 25.

Commencement procession in front of the Eaton Humanities building

After CU, what next? Distinguished lecture Oct. 27

Oct. 13, 2022

Join Professor Myles Osborne in a talk about life after college, as he reflects on his own journey since arriving in the U.S. to attend university 20 years ago. Get there early for a slice of pizza.

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