Galápagos Penguin

Ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos from global warming. Now it’s time to protect them

Oct. 13, 2022

New research shows that a cold equatorial ocean current—which provides a buffer for the Galápagos Islands against an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean—has been getting stronger for decades. It's encouraging news, and another reason to safeguard this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Graphic showing a material made up of octahedra with loop currents (arrows moving in a circle) flowing inside. Green dots representing electrons also whiz through.

Physicists probe ‘astonishing’ morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

Oct. 12, 2022

A newly discovered material structured like a honeycomb can transform from an electrical insulator, like rubber, into an electrical conductor, like metal, in a matter of seconds. Now, researchers at CU Boulder think they can explain why.

aerial view of Denver

Few surprises, and fewer optimists, in economic forecast

Oct. 11, 2022

The latest quarterly survey of Colorado’s business leaders has hit deeply negative territory, though experts reject characterizations of a recession. ​​

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Tune in for the State of the Research & Innovation Enterprise webinar Oct. 17

Oct. 11, 2022

In CU Boulder's first State of the Research & Innovation Enterprise webinar, Acting Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene will share compelling trends, insights and aspirations from the university’s thriving research and innovation activities.

President Donald Trump

15 scholars weigh Trump ‘corruption’

Oct. 10, 2022

An essay collection edited by CU Boulder anthropologists explores expanded notions of corruption in the Trump era. Corruption is endemic to the United States, the editors argue.

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Find midterm election resources at the University Libraries

Oct. 10, 2022

Election Day is less than a month away, and while your vote is personal, the process does not happen in a vacuum. From candidates and measures to what happens to your ballot after its cast, government information librarians can help you find the answers to your most pressing local, state and federal government questions.

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Join the mindful campus program, an 8-week series with the Crown Institute

Oct. 10, 2022

Join in mindful community to reset, care for your mind and body, learn accessible techniques to promote wellness and just be. Offered by the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, cohorts are available for students, graduate students and international students.

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3 things to do after a career fair

Oct. 10, 2022

Whether you’re looking for an internship or a job after graduation, career fairs are a great way to connect with companies that are hiring. But when a career fair is over, what’s next? Here are three steps to take.

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Faculty funding workshops to include seed grant info, writing seminars, more

Oct. 10, 2022

There are still plenty of opportunities this fall to get help toward funding your research, scholarship and creative work. Join the Research & Innovation Office’s faculty webinars and workshops.

Author Robin Wall Kimmerer

‘Braiding Sweetgrass’Ìýauthor Robin Wall Kimmerer to speak Dec. 1 in Boulder

Oct. 10, 2022

This free event at the Boulder Theater is part of Buffs One Read, a campuswide program produced by the University Libraries and Student Affairs that builds community through the shared reading of one book.

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