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Why the first Earth Day went viral (pre-social media)

April 19, 2024

If you were at CU Boulder in April 1970, you were likely aware―very aware―of the first Earth Day. Two CU Boulder professors explain Earth Day’s history, impact, what it’s become and if it’s still relevant.

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3 CU Boulder students earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

April 19, 2024

Luke Coffman, Claire Ely and Delaney McNally have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, which reward sophomores and juniors actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.

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New virtual course outlines best practices for active harmer response

April 19, 2024

The CU Boulder Division of Public Safety is making it easier for CU students, faculty and staff members to access its CU: Run, Hide, Fight active harmer response class through a SkillSoft course that launched this spring.

Javier Zamora

Buffs One Read selects next title ‘Solito: A Memoir’

April 19, 2024

The title for the next season of Buffs One Read, a community reading program for the entire CU Boulder campus, is a book by Javier Zamora, “Solito: A Memoir.” It was selected under the upcoming program theme: courage.

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CU Data Governance: A new systemwide website for data use guidance

April 19, 2024

The CU Data Gov website is the systemwide go-to source for all data related policies, classifications, resources and CU’s new data governance operating model.

Chancellor Justin Schwartz

Justin Schwartz tapped as next chancellor of CU Boulder

April 19, 2024

Justin Schwartz will join the University of Colorado community, becoming the chancellor of the Boulder campus on July 1. Read a message from CU President Todd Saliman following a unanimous vote by the CU Board of Regents approving the hire. Current Chancellor Philip DiStefano will continue as a faculty member, the senior executive director of the Center for Leadership and in other roles.

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Finals guide to the libraries: Care kits, study spaces, research help, more

April 19, 2024

Whether you have a tough final research paper or need to dial your stress meter down a few notches, the University Libraries have everything you need to help you succeed through finals.

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Earth Day: 7 ways CU Boulder researchers are driving change

April 18, 2024

April 22 is Earth Day, and this year's theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Read about seven exciting research projects at CU Boulder as you ponder the importance of Earth Day.

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Patriarchosis exhibit at CU Art Museum features materials from Ann Roy papers

April 18, 2024

The Ann Roy papers are held in the University Libraries Rare and Distinctive Collections and contain the work of Tulsa-born poet, mystic and political activist Ann Roy.

Bud Coleman holds the mace during the 2022 commencement ceremony

Meet the commencement marshal Bud Coleman

April 18, 2024

Bud Coleman relishes his role as the leader of the campuswide commencement ceremony. He discusses what it's like to lead––plus his favorite parts of––the event. He also shares background on some of the commencement traditions, including the mace and academic hoods.

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