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The truth about fake news

Sept. 25, 2020

A trio of researchers at the College of Media, Communication and Information have spent several years trying to unravel who shares fake news, what makes people click on it and what we can do about it.

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Centennial Celebration on Nov. 4 to feature Pendulum New Music works

Sept. 25, 2020

Following the cancellation of an Oct. 7 performance, Pendulum New Music will premiere original music of student composers during this year's Centennial Celebration concert. Learn more about their Nov. 4 livestream concert event.

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Campus to kick off series of weekly COVID-19 updates beginning Sept. 29

Sept. 25, 2020

CU Boulder will hold a series of weekly COVID-19 updates for students, faculty, staff and parents/guardians each Tuesday through the fall semester. The first of these sessions will take place on Sept. 29.

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How to advocate for yourself

Sept. 25, 2020

Learning how to advocate for yourself, seeking out resources and being part of new experiences can help you grow and succeed at CU. While this is especially prevalent in the university setting, it is also an important skill to develop and practice throughout your life.

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COVID-19 campus updates: Sept. 24 edition

Sept. 24, 2020

Through the fall semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates, including stats and items of note. In this issue: a new order from Boulder County Public Health, state outbreak data, a new weekly briefing and more.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: 3 ways to make it through uncertain times

Sept. 24, 2020

This year has been a very unusual and trying time. But, as a Buff family, we have remained resilient. And as we continue in this journey together, I have some advice to help you make it through times of change and uncertainty.

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Get smart fast: Your top research stories of the week Sept. 25

Sept. 24, 2020

Here’s some CU news you can use: How thousands of fireflies flash in unison; what happens to families who are subjected to several natural disasters; singing, aerosols and COVID-19.

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Dynamic tattoos promise to warn wearers of health threats

Sept. 24, 2020

Researchers are developing tattoo inks that sense chemicals, temperature and UV radiation, setting the stage for tattoos that diagnose health problems. Assistant Professor Carson Bruns shares on The Conversation.

An airtanker drops retardant to help stop the spread of the 2015 Eyrie Fire in the foothills of Boise, Idaho, which was ignited by sparks from construction equipment.

Humans ignite almost every wildfire that threatens homes

Sept. 24, 2020

Wildfires aren't always wild. Many of the most expensive and damaging fires happen in suburban areas, and nearly all blazes in these zones are started by humans. Associate Professor Jennifer Balch shares on The Conversation.

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7 things to do this weekend: Watch‘RBG’in celebration of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more

Sept. 24, 2020

This weekend brings career development workshops, a virtual challenge course, a CU Wizards webinar, streamed lectures on anti-racism in the classroom, “Taking Silicon Valley to the Moon” and more.

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