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6 residence hall friendly recipes to try

Sept. 9, 2020

Perfect your microwave skills and impress your roommate with these residence hall friendly recipes that are sure to satisfy—great to make at home.

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3 reasons to protect our herd...right now

Sept. 9, 2020

We have a strong chance of staying in person this semester. Here are three reasons to keep up the good work and protect our herd.

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Tips from a senior: 6 ways to stay organized

Sept. 9, 2020

The more unorganized you are, the easier it can be to fall behind on your schoolwork. So, Buffs, stay tuned and follow these tips to help you succeed and stay organized this semester.

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Dealing with porcupines: Managing communication with high-conflict people

Sept. 9, 2020

Need to calm a combative conversation? Learn how during this Ombuds Office "lunch and learn" session on Sept. 22.

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How small particles could reshape Bennu and other asteroids

Sept. 9, 2020

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft observed tiny bits of material jumping off the surface of the asteroid Bennu. A new study tracks where those particles went.

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Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic—if it’s used the right way

Sept. 9, 2020

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant, but it's not risk-free. How do we harness UV light to fight the spread of the virus and protect human health as people work, study and shop indoors? Professor Karl Linden shares on The Conversation.

The cover of "For Women and Girls on Fire" by Tanaya Winder, director of CU Boulder Upward Bound

Art and social justice focus of community series

Sept. 9, 2020

Social justice and the arts take center stage this fall as part of a free virtual public series featuring CU Boulder and community artists and educators.

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Everything you need to know about contact tracing

Sept. 9, 2020

Contact tracing is used to identify and inform those who have potentially been exposed to an infectious disease. It has been used for decades by state and local health departments to slow or stop the spread of infectious disease.

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Mental health first aid workshops available for faculty, staff

Sept. 8, 2020

Mental health first aid training helps a person with no clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants learn a five-step strategy to assess and support someone in crisis.

Konrad Steffen

Konrad Steffen: A celebration of life

Sept. 8, 2020

Please join CIRES virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate Konrad Steffen’s life and contributions. Koni served as CIRES' director from 2005–12 and was a member of the geography department faculty.

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