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How spicy can mustard get? Depends on the soil

April 24, 2024

A new CU Boulder study finds microbes in soil may influence the flavor of mustard seeds, adding to our understanding of the many ways soil microbes can influence plants.

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Archaeologists unearth top half of Ramesses II

April 24, 2024

A team co-led by classics researcher Yvona Trnka-Amrhein unearthed the upper portion of a huge, ancient pharaonic statue whose lower half was discovered in 1930. Ramessess II was immortalized in Percy Bysshe Shelly’s “Ozymandia.â€

Members of the Game Changers take to the mic at a poetry slam

Teen ‘Game Changers’ confronting youth violence crisis head-on

April 24, 2024

CU Boulder's Youth Violence Prevention Center has enlisted the help of dozens of Denver youth to explore what's driving the nation's youth violence crisis and take concrete steps to confront it. This week, for Youth Violence Prevention Week, they'll screen a movie, host a conference and more.

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CMCI and ENVD integration advances as first milestone approaches

April 24, 2024

The process for integrating the College of Media, Communication and Information and the Program in Environmental Design is advancing with the first milestone on track for July 1, when administrative stewardship of ENVD will move from the Graduate School to CMCI.

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6 tips to help staff and faculty manage burnout

April 24, 2024

The end of the semester can be a stressful time for many staff and faculty members. If you’re feeling burned out, here are some tips to help you identify the warning signs, manage burnout and find support.

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Participate in shaping CU’s nondiscrimination guidelines

April 24, 2024

CU Boulder invites the campus community to review and provide feedback on a newly drafted systemwide nondiscrimination policy by May 15, before its final consideration by the system chancellors and president.

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Compassion in action: Leading with heart

April 23, 2024

Faculty, staff, and students associated with the Dalai Lama Fellows program at CU’s Renée Crown Wellness Institute recently traveled to Dharamsala, India, to seek guidance from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on compassionate and ethical leadership.

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6 tips for coping with climate anxiety

April 23, 2024

Did you know more than two-thirds of Americans experience some form of climate anxiety? Check out these tips and strategies you can use to cope.

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CU Boulder announces recipients of Campus Sustainability Awards

April 23, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Awards program recognizes outstanding individuals and departments and their sincere commitment to enhancing CU Boulder’s sustainability. Join the ceremony April 25 to help celebrate these folks!

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Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers

April 23, 2024

In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder asked groups of younger and older adults to complete a deceptively simple task: to reach for a target on a computer screen. The group's findings could one day help doctors diagnose a range of illnesses, from Parkinson's disease to mental health conditions like depression.

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