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How to be a Buff: Supporting a friend after a traumatic experience

Sept. 30, 2020

Traumatic events happen every day. As Buffs, it’s important that we know how to offer support to someone who has been through a traumatic experience. Here are some ways you can support a friend.

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Time for reflection: Stories of resilience in the COVID-19 era

Sept. 30, 2020

After graduating in May, Gabriella Abello spent the summer weighing all her options from graduate school to finding a job and more. Though creating a lot of uncertainty, the pandemic has also given many people time to reflect on what they really want.

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Have a question? Ask an online superhero

Sept. 29, 2020

Every day, superheroes jump online to help CU Boulder students and researchers locate answers to seemingly unanswerable questions. They are the academic librarians who power the University Libraries’ Ask a Librarian service.

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How to be seen by recruiters on LinkedIn

Sept. 29, 2020

Did you know about 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn as part of their candidate search? Read tips for optimizing your profile to increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters and fellow alums.

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Let’s get real: Declaring a major

Sept. 29, 2020

Whether you are certain of what you want to do after college or you are exploring your interests, declaring a major can feel exciting and intimidating all at the same time. Here are some things to think about to get started.

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4 easy meal upgrades to try

Sept. 29, 2020

Bored of eating the same food all the time? Get ideas to dress up your college staples: instant noodles, boxed mac and cheese, coffee at home and grilled cheese.

Students, staff and faculty, all wearing facial coverings and practicing proper social distancing protocols, participate in classes and study on the first day of the 2020 Fall semester on the CU Boulder Campus. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Some universities show early signs of slowing COVID-19 outbreaks through temporary shutdowns

Sept. 28, 2020

In Boulder, university leaders acknowledge the hardship that the recent surge in cases has caused the community. But some also see glimmers of hope in the stories of other schools that seem to have slowed outbreaks by pausing in-person learning.

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Unmask the Racism: CU students challenge anti-Asian racism through social media campaign

Sept. 28, 2020

Unmask the Racism is a social media campaign created by CU Boulder students to bring awareness to xenophobia and racism against people of Asian heritage around the country and to support local Asian businesses.

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Tips from a senior: Dealing with failure

Sept. 28, 2020

Failure. Just the sight and sound of this one single word makes many of us flinch and run in the other direction. But we shouldn’t be scared of failure; we should embrace it. Get tips on how to cope.

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Helping students stay connected this semester

Sept. 28, 2020

Even as we practice physical distancing, there are still many opportunities for students to connect with fellow Buffs and find their niche at CU Boulder. Here are a few ways students can get involved right now.

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