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Feedback requested on updated sexual misconduct policy

July 1, 2024

The CU Boulder community is invited to review a revised draft of the Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Abuse and Stalking Policy, and provide feedback by Friday, July 12.

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Sustainability council discusses capital prioritization process, STARS

July 1, 2024

At its June meeting, the Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed capital prioritization and Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System reporting.

Brooke Neely

Balancing fraught history and modern collaboration in America’s ‘best idea’

June 28, 2024

America’s national parks have a fraught history, being created in part to dispossess Native peoples of their homelands, says Brooke Neely. Her new book explores pathways to uphold Native sovereignty at these sites.

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The timing of rainfall could help predict floods

June 28, 2024

CIRES researchers have authored a new study that measures the time between storms to better understand soil moisture and how this relates to floods.

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How to suss cheating hummingbirds? Look at their feet

June 28, 2024

Robert Colwell, a CU Boulder researcher, has analyzed 50 years of data to show the relationship between certain birds’ unorthodox behavior and their traits.

Colorado River

CU Boulder secures $750K to improve drought preparedness in Western US

June 28, 2024

CU Boulder has earned a major grant to boost drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River.

Ryan Hayward on a hike with his two dogs

Professor Ryan Hayward new chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering

June 28, 2024

Ryan Hayward, who holds the James and Catherine Patten Endowed Professorship of Chemical and Biological Engineering, was elected chair by the chemical and biological engineering department’s faculty.

Angie Gilbert, Dave Newport, Jamie Zaninovich and Jason Depaepe receiving an award

Sustainability leader recognized by Green Sports Alliance

June 28, 2024

Dave Newport of the CU Environmental Center was awarded the 2024 Environmental Legacy Award by the Green Sports Alliance for his work with CU Athletics on the department’s sustainability initiatives.

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5 tips for the Fourth of July weekend

June 27, 2024

From campus closures and fireworks shows to noise ordinances and safety tips, here are some things to keep in mind as we head into the Fourth of July weekend.

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Promoting cultural understanding one storybook at a time

June 26, 2024

Through a Program for Teaching East Asia outreach project, CU students bring connections and representation to K-12 classrooms through storybook readings that bridge natural science and East Asian cultures.

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