The craggy surface of the asteroid Bennu as seen from space

Hopping space dust may influence the way asteroids look and move

July 11, 2022

When NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at the asteroid Bennu, scientists discovered something surprising: The asteroid's surface wasn't smooth like many were expecting but was covered in large boulders. Now, a team of physicists think they know why.

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What the SCOTUS ruling on EPA and emissions means for climate change

July 11, 2022

Colorado Law's Jonathan Skinner-Thompson discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), limiting the EPA’s authority under a provision of the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.

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Slay the Runway: Fashion workshop celebrates, empowers LGBTQ+ youth

July 8, 2022

Slay the Runway is a workshop in fashion design, performance and sewing, aimed at creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ teens to express themselves. Watch this year’s participants create and perform their own inspired looks, while program co-founder Steven Frost discusses how the workshop celebrates and empowers our local LGBTQ+ communities.

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Gain a competitive edge on your fall fellowship

July 8, 2022

The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce the launch of the third annual Fellowship Writing & Peer Editing Program. Faculty are encouraged to attend a 30-minute kickoff on July 13 to determine if the program is right for them.

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Lori Hunter named director of Institute of Behavioral Science

July 8, 2022

Lori Hunter has been named director of the Institute of Behavioral Science, which applies leading-edge social and behavioral science to inform and influence policies and actions with a national and international impact.

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Create seed bombs with the Environmental Center

July 7, 2022

Join the CU Environmental Center at the Boulder Public Library garden space on July 20 to make clay seed bombs with resilient and native seeds, soil and clay powder. Be part of seed bomb creation, dispersion or both.

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Head outdoors with equipment rentals from Outdoor Pursuits

July 7, 2022

If you want to rent equipment for camping, backpacking, climbing or other activities, check out outdoor equipment rentals with Outdoor Pursuits.

CUPD cadets with newly sworn Officer Bianca Sipres in June 2022

CU police recruit largest class of cadets

July 6, 2022

Seven police officers-in-training have joined two newly trained officers, all with varying backgrounds and life experiences, better representing the community they serve.

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Red Cross providing CPR, first aid training on campus July 16

July 6, 2022

This six-hour course covers everything from burns and broken bones to choking and heart attacks, as well as adult, infant and junior CPR and AED training. Register today.

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Chancellor, leaders represent CU Boulder among climate coalition

July 6, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and a pair of CU Boulder sustainability leaders recently participated in University Climate Change Coalition events as CU Boulder continues to take a leading role among higher education institutions in collaborating on climate solutions.

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