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What’s behind the astonishing rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?

Feb. 22, 2024

It’s tempting to see this trend as a sign of the times, but the biggest book publishers started changing their approach only once they realized they were leaving money on the table. Read from CU experts Christine Larson and Ashley Carter.

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After 75 years, ‘Death of a Salesman’ still packs a gut punch

Feb. 22, 2024

CU Boulder theater professor Bud Coleman reflects on Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer-winning play and why it’s a story that still has meaning.

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Virtual homesteaders built an internet of ‘little autocracies.’ Is digital democracy doomed?

Feb. 22, 2024

A new book from Assistant Professor Nathan Schneider argues that attempts to impose democracy on the internet have failed for cultural and technical reasons. But what if we used it as a tool to solve these problems?

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8 screen-free activities that are guaranteed to brighten your day

Feb. 22, 2024

Does it ever feel like everyone is glued to their phones? Use these tips to take a break, unplug and enjoy some screen-free activities.

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9 ways to take care of your sexual health in college

Feb. 22, 2024

College can be a great time to learn about sexual health. Here are nine things you can do to take care of your sexual health in college (and beyond).

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New center designed to inspire curiosity, community and action in environmental science

Feb. 21, 2024

The new CIRES Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation is dedicated to three broad goals: excellence and inclusion in environmental science education; career development and training for scientists; and engaging with diverse audiences.

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Communities of color breathe Denver’s worst air

Feb. 21, 2024

A new CU Boulder-led study found historic redlining laid a foundation for today’s bad air trends. In Denver, people of color, specifically those of Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native heritage, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than non-Hispanic whites.

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Meet Buffs with shared interests and passions

Feb. 20, 2024

One way to make friends this semester is to get involved and find people with similar interests and passions. Check out programs, organizations and other ways to connect and build relationships.

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Grounding in Gratitude on Feb. 27

Feb. 20, 2024

Stop by the Center for Community to pick up a gratitude postcard and gratitude journal, and get tips for incorporating gratitude into your day-to-day.

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Attend the Destination Startup Investor Showcase in Denver March 22

Feb. 20, 2024

A collaboration led by Venture Partners at CU Boulder among leading research universities and federal laboratories across the Intermountain West will showcase the best companies from the university's innovation ecosystem.

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