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'Hektor wirft Paris seine Weichlichkeit vor' by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein in 1786

ā€˜Alien familiarityā€™ of ā€˜The Iliadā€™ gets a makeover

Dec. 4, 2023

Itā€™s not easy to create a work of literature that truly lasts. In a critically acclaimed new translation of ā€œThe Iliad,ā€ CU Boulder classics Professor Laurialan Reitzammer sees the enduring relevance of Homer.

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19 things to do: Get pampered at spa night, fuel for finals, more

Dec. 4, 2023

This week brings a free Coach Prime event, finals prep, the December Housing Fair, post-graduation planning, laser shows, a chance to revamp your closet, the Engineering Expo, a celebration of ā€™90s cinema and more.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: December 2023 issue

Dec. 1, 2023

Read more about the campusā€™s Martin Luther King Jr. Day convocation, upcoming deadlines for submitting DEI Impact Grant applications, how to join an employee affinity group and more.

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Test of CU Boulder alert system set for Dec. 5: What to know

Dec. 1, 2023

Campus officials will conduct an alerts test at midday on Dec. 5. The test involves checking the universityā€™s systems for sending text messages, emails, social media posts, computer desktop alerts and website announcements in the event of emergencies. Learn more about CU alerts.

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Elevate your lunch break: Go to a womenā€™s basketball game Dec. 5

Dec. 1, 2023

Catch the No. 7-ranked CU womenā€™s basketball team for a lunch-time showdown beginning at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, against the University of Texas at Arlington. ĄÖ²„“«Ć½ get in for free, and all other tickets are just $5.

Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders

Help celebrate Coach Primeā€™s award Dec. 6

Dec. 1, 2023

The public is invited to the CU Events Center to watch Deion ā€œCoach Primeā€ Sanders accept his recently announced Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated. The free event will include giveaways, a docuseries screening and more.

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Who supports Putin? Men, older generations and traditionalists, study shows

Nov. 30, 2023

In a new study led by CU Boulder, researchers surveyed more than 8,400 people in six former Soviet Union nations about their support for the controversial Russian leader. In Ukraine, at least, Russia's long and bloody invasion seems to have backfired on the leader.

dā€™Andre Willis

dā€™Andre Willis named assistant vice chancellor for planning and design

Nov. 30, 2023

Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Chris Ewing has named dā€™Andre Willis as assistant vice chancellor for planning and design. Willis will continue to serve as campus architect, as well, a position she was appointed to in 2021.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visits with CU Boulder faculty and staff

Putting research to work: FEMA administrator visits CU to strengthen academic partnerships

Nov. 30, 2023

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell recently visited the Natural Hazards Center to discuss how behavioral science and other research can elevate the nationā€™s disaster resilience.

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Joy and meaning: A talk on happiness Dec. 14

Nov. 30, 2023

Most people value happiness but often treat it as a material pursuit. Learn that happiness doesn't have an on-and-off switch. Join this workshop talking about happiness. Consider how cultural context shapes our perceptions and take away evidence-based tools.

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