Student's life experience sparks connection with One Billion Rising movement

Feb. 12, 2014

One Billion Rising , a movement dedicated to end violence against women, takes place on Feb. 14, and CU-Boulder students, faculty and staff are invited to attend several campus performances and discussions. One of those performances, a theatrical performance called “Child Bride,” will be performed by CU-Boulder student, Lima Esslam. Her performance will reflect her experience growing up in Afghanistan and coming to understand the pressure that young women face in accepting offers for arranged marriage.

Nominations, deadlines and proposals: February Roundup

Feb. 12, 2014

This month, deadlines for summer programs and their funding are approaching, including CARTSS, UROP and BSI (BURST and CORE). Calls for proposals for ASSETT and COLTT are closing in March. There are also deadline updates and information for Human Resources, Accounting and Budget Services and Enrollment Services.

Ancient settlements and modern cities follow same rules of development, says CU-Boulder researcher

Feb. 12, 2014

Recently derived equations that describe development patterns in modern urban areas appear to work equally well to describe ancient cities settled thousands of years ago, according to a new study led by a researcher at the .

How to help a friend: Quit smoking

Feb. 11, 2014

By Mifa Kim, senior, peer educator with Counseling and Psychological Services My name is Mifa Kim. I’m a senior studying psychology and a peer educator at CU-Boulder's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) . I am spreading the word about the How to Help a Friend campaign, an online resource with information and advice on how CU community members can help friends or other people in their lives who may be encountering various challenges. This month I am focusing on helping a friend who wants to quit smoking.

From the Provost: Workshops on effective bystander responses to bullying

Feb. 10, 2014

As we work together to improve the professional climate on the Boulder campus, I want to alert you to an important opportunity that the Faculty Ombuds program , in co-sponsorship with LEAP , are making available to faculty. On March 6 and 7, Dr. Loraleigh Keashly will be offering several 2-hour workshops on effective bystander responses to bullying and other forms of intimidating and aggressive behavior. Learn more >>

CU-Boulder students, alum launch innovation incubator space on University Hill

Feb. 10, 2014

A group of CU-Boulder students and alumni have put their entrepreneurial might into creating the area’s first co-working space designed to connect students with the business community.

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CU-Boulder student wins prestigious Gates scholarship for study at Cambridge University

Feb. 10, 2014

Applied mathematics student Stephen Kissler has received the highly competitive Gates Cambridge Scholarship for doctoral studies at Cambridge University, funded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

The reality of romance: Five tips for maintaining healthy relationships

Feb. 7, 2014

No matter how movies and advertisements portray love and romance, real-life relationships can often be challenging and require effort.

From the BFA: The Diversity Committee's faculty mission

Feb. 7, 2014

The BFA’s Diversity Committee addresses issues affecting faculty from historically under-represented groups and protected classes, including faculty with diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, spiritualities, social-cultural backgrounds, and physical and cognitive abilities. R ead more about how our committee engages this mission.

HR Corner: Manage your debt, manage your health

Feb. 7, 2014

Is your debt stress causing illness? Researchers have found that a high level of debt is associated with “higher perceived stress and depression, worse general health, and higher diastolic blood pressure.” So, what can be done? Mental health providers and financial experts alike recommend coping actively with debt and its related stress. Read more for a a list of steps you can take to help tackle debt, manage stress and reduce health risks associated with financial distress.

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