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How to be an ally to the Black community and communities of color

June 3, 2020

Acts of systemic racism continue to deeply affect our communities, and many of us may be wondering how we can help. Here are some tips for how you can be an ally to people of color, particularly the Black community right now.

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Provost announces Augmester classes will be delivered remotely

June 3, 2020

Provost Russ Moore announced on June 3 that Augmester classes will be delivered remotely. This is in line with the remote delivery of the rest of the summer terms and provides campus time to prepare for its fall opening. Read more.

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Campus treating spruce trees for tussock moths

June 3, 2020

Weather permitting, Facilities Management Outdoor Services on Friday, June 5, will conduct broadcast spray applications on a pair of Colorado blue spruce trees infested with Douglas fir tussock moth larvae.

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Gathering together for wellness practice

June 3, 2020

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute invites the community to gather together to participate in six weeks of guided meditation practice focused on individual and collective wellness.

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Students document life and loss during pandemic

June 3, 2020

The CU Boulder Libraries Department of Special Collections, Archives and Preservation has launched a project with student archivists to document how COVID-19 has affected the university community.

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Making a budget in 5 steps

June 3, 2020

Creating and maintaining a budget is a great way to help stay organized, pay bills on time and save for unexpected costs. Here are five steps to making a budget.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

From the Chancellor: Combating racism together

June 3, 2020

To our black students, faculty and staff—All Black Lives Matter. There are much deeper and systemic issues that are affecting communities of color, and as a society, we are far from realizing the promise of equality and justice that every person deserves. You have my pledge that justice and equity will remain at the center of my efforts as chancellor...We can and must do better.

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Cockroach-inspired robot among smallest, fastest ever

June 3, 2020

Say hello to HAMR-Jr, the little robot—inspired by insects—that can do incredible things. Its diameter is just about the size of a penny and it weighs far less than a paperclip.

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New atmospheric radiocarbon measurements pull back the veil on fossil fuels

June 2, 2020

Researchers from NOAA and CU Boulder have devised a breakthrough method for determining emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel combustion, which will also lead to more accurate estimates of carbon exchange between the land and atmosphere.

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Close call with COVID-19 moves alumnus to take action

June 2, 2020

Tricam CEO Ryan McMunn has called on business partners in China to help protect Boulder medical professionals.

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