Old Main building during fall

In Oct. 2–6 symposium, college to focus on people with disabilities

Sept. 22, 2023

A College of Arts and Sciences symposium—open to all—will focus on a range of topics, including navigating higher education systems while diagnosed with a disability, universal design in the classroom, disability etiquette, STEM access and more.

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Access to Justice Innovation Lab aims to empower students

Sept. 22, 2023

Most Americans will face legal issues at some point in their lives. Yet, across the nation, a persistent access-to-justice gap exists. Professor Staci Pratt wants to empower students to be part of the solution and hopes her new course can be a new frontier.

Thupten Jinpa, founder and director of the Compassion Institute

For yourself, your community: Cultivate compassion Oct. 9–11

Sept. 22, 2023

At CU Boulder Days of Compassion, attend a screening of “Mission Joy,” take part in guided practice with Thupta Jinpa and find resources at Norlin Library, the RenĂ©e Crown Wellness Institute, the Contemplative Resource Center and more.

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5 things academic coaches want you to know

Sept. 22, 2023

Academic coaches can advise you on goal-setting, study habits, test prep and more. Learn more about academic coaches and how they can help you with winning strategies.

Vice Chancellor D’Andra Mull

Buffs, find balance and support for your well-being

Sept. 22, 2023

Vice Chancellor D’Andra Mull encourages students to find balance between academics and responsibilities with self-care to support their well-being through the fall semester.

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Know your rights: Understanding your tenant rights

Sept. 22, 2023

The transition from living on campus requires students to navigate the rental market and tenancy, and Student Legal Services can help students understand their rights when renting a property.

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Yida Zhang’s award targets role of tiny grains in dam failures

Sept. 21, 2023

With the construction of increasingly taller dams, Assistant Professor Yida Zhang is concerned about the potential effects of soil grain breakage caused by pressure. He recently received a prestigious CAREER award to fund his research on the evolution of grain sizes in dams.

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The appeal of an almighty ‘super app’ to rule your phone

Sept. 21, 2023

Among America’s tech giants, the race is on to create apps that do everything for consumers. But will they be able to replicate the success of Asia’s super apps? Get Professor Tony Tong’s take.

The One Ring lying on a map of Mordor, part of J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional Middle Earth

An English author’s Nordic sources

Sept. 21, 2023

As a philologist, J.R.R. Tolkien—author of “The Hobbit” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy—drew extensively from Nordic language and mythology when creating the world of Middle Earth, notes CU expert Avedan Raggio, who teaches a popular course on the topic.

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2023 Alumni Award winners announced

Sept. 21, 2023

As part of Homecoming celebrations, the CU Boulder community will honor some of its most accomplished and inspirational Forever Buffs at the Alumni Awards ceremony on Nov. 2.

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