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5 tips for the fall semester

Aug. 25, 2020

It’s common to struggle with change and uncertainty, and it’s important to recognize the process looks different for everybody. Get tips to help with a smoother transition at the beginning of a new semester.

Ash and black trunks remain after the Hayman Fire.

Forests scorched by wildfire unlikely to recover, may convert to grasslands

Aug. 25, 2020

A new study of 22 burn areas across 710 square miles found that forests are not recovering from fires as well as they used to, and many regions will be unsuitable for ponderosa pine and Douglas fir in the coming decades.

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Steamboat Springs receives historic town records from CU Boulder archives

Aug. 25, 2020

After more than 100 years away, a trove of records from the founding of Steamboat Springs has returned home.

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Testing and Assessment Center open, providing important updates

Aug. 25, 2020

The Testing and Assessment Center is open and committed to providing fast, accurate and secure exam grading. If you're an instructor or teaching faculty member, get updates on using this service.

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Practical advice for your first semester from current Buffs

Aug. 25, 2020

Pandemic or no pandemic, college can be a big adjustment. To help you through your first semester, we asked current CU Boulder students what advice they had to give new students.

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6 tips for navigating your first week of classes

Aug. 24, 2020

This fall, classes are going to be different. Your learning environments may change, but your academic expectations shouldn’t. Get tips to help you navigate your first week of the new semester.

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Campus alert system test to be conducted Aug. 27

Aug. 24, 2020

CU Boulder will conduct a test of its alert system at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, to raise awareness of the platform. The test will include text and email notifications, as well as notifications across multiple social media platforms.

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Something New September: Try a wellness or work-life workshop

Aug. 24, 2020

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers seminars and support groups for well-being during challenging times. September will bring sessions on mindful self-care practices, combating isolation through storytelling, maintaining healthy relationships and more.

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From Dean Banks: Welcome to CU!

Aug. 21, 2020

As your dean of students, it is my honor to welcome you to CU Boulder! This may not be how you envisioned the start of your first year as a Buff, but we are so excited that you’re here.

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Experts available on Western wildfires

Aug. 21, 2020

As wildfires rage across Colorado and other parts of the Western U.S., CU Boulder experts are available to discuss these natural disasters.

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