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First-year student turns coronavirus chaos into self-produced album

Oct. 13, 2020

While at home during the pandemic, undergraduate Hannah Richardson used her closet as a recording studio to produce an album.

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Fake COVID-19 news makes you want to treat yourself on the cheap

Oct. 13, 2020

People exposed to fake news during the already uncertain COVID-19 era are simultaneously compelled to treat themselves and to try to save money, according to new research.

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3 simple ways to make a friend

Oct. 13, 2020

The key to getting involved includes stepping out of your comfort zone and being open to new experiences and friends you might not have met otherwise. Here are three ways to make new friends.

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See 'The Laramie Project,' a play Oct. 30–Nov. 6

Oct. 13, 2020

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking, reverent work about the darkest and lightest parts of humanity's hearts. The play is created by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project, brought to you by CU Presents.

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Preparing your classroom for the election: Get tip sheet, join panel Oct. 15

Oct. 13, 2020

The Center for Teaching & Learning has created a guide to help faculty and instructors address the 2020 national elections. There will also be a virtual Q&A session with key campus partners and professionals to answer your questions and address classroom scenarios.

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5 funding opportunities for graduate students

Oct. 13, 2020

Looking for funding? Check out a number of graduate student grants and fellowships whose application deadlines fall in October.

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5 secrets for staying motivated in class

Oct. 12, 2020

If you’ve fallen behind on your schoolwork, you still have time to get back on track. Here are some tips to help you stay focused and motivated to do your best.

Houses, allegedly destroyed by shelling, in Ganja, Nagorno Karabakh

Nagorno-Karabakh: What do residents of the contested territory want for their future?

Oct. 12, 2020

Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. But what do the people who live there want? Professor John O’Loughlin and colleagues share on The Conversation.

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De-escalating tensions: Flight-fight and the communication option

Oct. 12, 2020

On Oct. 27, join Faculty Ombuds Jerry Hauser for an overview of professional expectations for faculty and graduate students, a basic consideration for why stressful situations can shift into attack mode and some considerations for de-escalating tensions.

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Career planning: Learn how to prepare early on

Oct. 12, 2020

Get an early start and learn the importance of networking, skill-building and publishing in the first or second years of graduate school. Join this Grad School 101 session from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 13.

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