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Photos: Celebrating MLK Day 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

The Boulder County community, including several CU Boulder affiliates, came together to enjoy an MLK Day tribute through song, poetry and community recognition.

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Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat! New grasshopper-like material can leap 200 times its own thickness

Jan. 18, 2023

If you plop these thin wafers, made up of several layers of rubber-like material, onto a hot plate, they will begin to warp. Then, suddenly and explosively, they leap into the air.

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Provost names finalists for top research, innovation position, invites campus to forums

Jan. 18, 2023

The finalists for the position of vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes have been named. Join campus community forums designed to get to know the finalists and ask them questions.

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Show yourself some love—A workshop Feb. 1

Jan. 17, 2023

February is a month focused on love, so take this opportunity to engage in a self-compassion practice. Pre-recorded options will be available for download in both English and Spanish.

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Emergency alerts now available to employees in multiple languages

Jan. 17, 2023

CU Boulder employees can elect to receive certain emergency and campus closure messages in Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Hindi. Department human resources reps are asked to help those who may need assistance selecting their language preference.

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CU Social Justice Summit to include array of engaging sessions, community meetups

Jan. 17, 2023

Interested in attending the biennial CU Social Justice Summit on Jan. 31? Register to attend engaging presentations by faculty, staff and student subject-matter experts and community meetups the day before the main event.

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Enter Buffs One Read Storytelling Contest for chance to win $500

Jan. 17, 2023

Undergraduates have the opportunity to win one of three $500 prizes by sharing an essay, original artwork or multimedia piece reflecting on this year’s Buffs One Read selection, “Braiding Sweetgrass.” Enter by Jan. 27.

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10 things to do this week: Revisit your goals, kick off 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

Welcome back! This week brings a warm welcome from University Libraries, free events at the Rec, men's basketball, Liquid Sky Pretty Lights, craft nights, a coffee collider and more.

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Must-try tips for setting (and accomplishing) your goals in 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

Do you have goals you’d like to accomplish this year? Here are a few tips and tricks to help you set up successful goals for 2023.

Chancellor Phil DiStefano

From the chancellor: Welcome back, Buffs!

Jan. 17, 2023

I’m thrilled to welcome you all back to campus for spring semester. And to our new and transfer students, welcome to Boulder!

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