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Libraries podcast explores how to spot misinformation

Oct. 20, 2020

In this episode, Librarian Allan Van Hoye navigates the vast landscape of information and misinformation with Assistant Professor Toby Hopp and Associate Professor Michaele Ferguson.

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CU Boulder ranks No. 2 in world for geosciences, No. 59 overall in global standings

Oct. 20, 2020

In U.S. News & World Report's 2021 global rankings, CU Boulder placed second for geosciences, and 16th for environment/ecology studies.

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A conversation with comedian Gadiel Del Orbe

Oct. 20, 2020

Gadiel Del Orbe, former Buzzfeed content creator for Pero Like and guest star on the YouTube/Buzzfeed pilot series "Unfortunatly Ashly," reflects and offers advice. He will give a virtual talk with Julissa Calderon on Oct. 21.

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Just for grad students: 4 workshops in October

Oct. 20, 2020

Learn about resolving conflict, the Three Minute Thesis competition and–for international graduate students–how to break the ice with small talk. Sign up for graduate student workshops this month.

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From the Provost: Update on pass/fail for fall 2020

Oct. 20, 2020

As we mark the midpoint in the fall semester, I’m writing to provide an update on the pass/fail option.

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Virtual counseling sessions available for faculty, staff during election week

Oct. 19, 2020

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program will offer free virtual sessions during the week of Nov. 2. The drop-in counseling is helpful for employees looking to receive immediate and confidential mental health support during election week.

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Fire season in Colorado: Stay informed, stay safe

Oct. 19, 2020

While the CalWood and Lefthand Canyon fires are not a threat to campus at this time, it’s important to review these health and safety reminders.

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Tiny beetles a bellwether of ecological disruption by climate change

Oct. 19, 2020

New research shows that as species across the world adjust where they live in response to climate change, they will come into competition with other species that could hamper their ability to keep up with the pace of this change.

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Colorado survey shows red-blue gender divide, concerns about Election Day violence

Oct. 19, 2020

Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper hold high single-digit leads in Colorado, according to the new Colorado Political Climate Survey released by the American Politics Research Lab at CU Boulder. The poll found that while the state's women are leaning overwhelmingly blue, Donald Trump holds a slight lead among Colorado men, and male voters are split evenly on the U.S. Senate race.

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New CubeSat will observe the remnants of massive supernovas

Oct. 19, 2020

A new space mission will seek to better understand a time in the early universe when the first stars lived fast and hard, burning out and going supernova in the span of a few million years.

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