Mere expectation of treatment can improve brain activity in Parkinson’s patients

Nov. 25, 2014

Learning-related brain activity in Parkinson’s patients improves as much in response to a placebo treatment as to real medication, according to a new study by researchers at the and Columbia University.

Powdered measles vaccine found safe in early clinical trials

Nov. 24, 2014

A measles vaccine made of fine dry powder and delivered with a puff of air triggered no adverse side effects in early human testing and it is likely effective, according to a paper to be published November 28 in the journal Vaccine. The paper is now available online .

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Economic Outlook Forum to be presented Dec. 8 by CU-Boulder’s Leeds School of Business

Nov. 21, 2014

The Leeds School of Business will present its 50th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum on Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Denver.The event is free and open to the public but reservations are required for those planning to attend. The comprehensive state economic outlook for 2015 will feature forecasts and trends for 13 business sectors prepared by more than 100 key business, government and industry professionals.

Six faculty members join ranks of University of Colorado Distinguished Professors

Nov. 21, 2014

CU System news release Highest honor for educators recognizes exceptional research, teaching, service DENVER – Six University of Colorado faculty members today were named Distinguished Professors, the most prestigious honor for faculty at the university. Each year, the recognition goes to faculty members who demonstrate exemplary performance in research or creative work, a record of excellence in classroom teaching and supervision of individual learning, and outstanding service to the profession, university and its affiliates.

From the Police Chief: Adapting to new technologies and recognizing the growing obsolescence of the 'blue light' phones

Nov. 20, 2014

As police chief, I want to keep you informed about personal safety and the various programs we have on campus to reduce crime. You’ve probably seen some of the 80 emergency “blue light” phones spread throughout campus. These phones were first installed in 1995, back when pagers were cutting-edge communications technology and very few people carried cell phones. Obviously, our technologies have improved since then, and the vast majority of 911 calls made on the CU-Boulder campus today come from cell phones.

Fall break and CDC travel advisories regarding travel to West Africa

Nov. 20, 2014

The upcoming fall and winter breaks are often popular times for travel, so we want you to know about the latest CDC travel advisories. The CDC recommends that people avoid non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone at this time.

Running really can keep you young, says CU-Boulder-Humboldt State study

Nov. 20, 2014

A new study involving the and Humboldt State University shows that senior citizens who run several times a week for exercise expend about the same amount of energy walking as a typical 20-year-old.

Your student government: Student Activities Office

Nov. 20, 2014

As the tri-executives of CUSG, we would like to share with you an exciting plan regarding the potential creation of a new “Student Activities Office” at CU-Boulder.

Mindfulness techniques can help protect pregnant women against depression

Nov. 19, 2014

Pregnant women with histories of major depression are at high risk of becoming depressed again in the months before and after their babies are born. A new study led by the found that practicing mindfulness techniques—such as meditation, breathing exercises and yoga—could help protect these women against a recurrence.

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CU-Boulder’s new GO Scholars program sets up first-generation students for study abroad

Nov. 19, 2014

Diversity in international education might seem inherent, but it’s low among study abroad participants in the U.S., prompting the to create Global Opportunity Scholars, or GO Scholars. The program -- launched this fall as the second of its kind in the country -- awards $2,000 for summer-term study abroad and $4,000 for semester-term study abroad to high-achieving first-generation, low-income and other underrepresented students.

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