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Science writer wins top honor among national peers

Oct. 22, 2020

CU Boulder's Lisa Marshall produced what is now an award-winning story that touches on how exposure to "old friends" in soil can improve peoples' mental health.

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COVID-19 campus updates: Oct. 22 edition

Oct. 22, 2020

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: A town hall to address spring semester plans; the new Buff Pass health check-in system; and more.

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11 things to do this weekend: Scary movies, DIY tie-dye masks, more

Oct. 22, 2020

This weekend brings screenings of “The Conjuring” and “The Babadook,” pumpkin patches, DIY tie-dye masks, Buff Trivia, a bear monitoring service project, lawn games and more.

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Spring semester to start Jan. 14

Oct. 22, 2020

CU Boulder will continue with a mix of in-person, remote and hybrid courses in the spring. Instead of the typical five-day spring break, the Jan. 14 start date is three days later than previously scheduled, plus there will be two days off for students.

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Webinar recording available: Unique risks for youth during COVID-19

Oct. 21, 2020

Watch a panel discussion, featuring CU Boulder's June Gruber, that examines the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families across the United States.

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Natural Hazards Center director recounts evacuation amid wildfires, urges preparedness

Oct. 21, 2020

The director of CU Boulder's Natural Hazards Center speaks from personal experience as an evacuee of the Calwood Fire when she warns others: "the time is now to make provisions for whatever risks you may face."

Kevin and Lee Ann Lyster

In grief, family has a message: Take COVID-19 seriously

Oct. 21, 2020

The unfathomable struck the Lyster family six months ago: Their son and brother, Cody, became the youngest person in Colorado to die from the coronavirus. Kevin Lyster, a sergeant in the CU Anschutz Police Department, and his family have a message to share.

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Webpage offers resources so 'your vote counts'

Oct. 21, 2020

Find procedural information on voting, learn about election-related events, locate the campus drop boxes and in-person polling station and more–all for the CU Boulder community.

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5 tips for finding things to look forward to

Oct. 21, 2020

Feeling stuck in a pandemic slump? It can be hard to break away from the monotony of all things virtual. Try these tips to look forward to the big and small moments in your life.

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4 tips to improve your social media feeds

Oct. 20, 2020

Social media has a lot of benefits: it’s a place where we can keep up with friends, make plans and hear about events. However, it can also become a source of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you navigate social media in a positive way.

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