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Deadline approaching for Distinguished Research Lectureship nominations

May 29, 2020

Each year, the Research & Innovation Office, or RIO, requests nominations for the Distinguished Research Lectureship. June 8 is the deadline for submissions.

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Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge

May 29, 2020

A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of jobs, income and loved ones have left people reeling. Assistant Professor June Gruber and a colleague share on The Conversation.

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Faculty town hall addresses a COVID-19-ready future

May 28, 2020

On May 21, Chancellor DiStefano hosted a faculty town hall with fellow panelists, addressing the challenges of this past spring semester and key planning areas for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Akirah Bradley named vice chancellor for student affairs

May 28, 2020

Provost Russell Moore has named Akirah J. Bradley vice chancellor for student affairs, effective June 1 and pending the approval of the CU Board of Regents. Bradley has served at CU Boulder since 2016 and was appointed interim vice chancellor for student affairs in January.

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Marwa Osman is on a leadership journey for social and environmental justice

May 28, 2020

Osman, a CU Boulder junior, has spent the last two years on a leadership odyssey that has made space for students of color and environmental justice on campus.

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What would it feel like to touch a cloud?

May 28, 2020

If you’ve ever been outside on a foggy day, you’ve essentially been inside a cloud. Associate Professor Katja Friedrich answers Violet, age 6, in The Conversation’s Curious Kids series.

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Road Map to Fall 2020 media availability replay

May 27, 2020

A replay of the Road Map to Fall 2020 media availability from May 26, 2020.

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Make your voice heard: Participate in the census

May 27, 2020

Emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic illustrate how important it is for health care facilities to have the funding and resources they need to effectively support the populations they serve. Complete and accurate census data help make this possible.

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Prenatal exposure to ‘good bacteria’ prevents autism-like syndrome

May 27, 2020

Inoculating mothers with a beneficial microbe during pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new study. The paper suggests that exposure to good bacteria during pregnancy may positively impact brain development.

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Ways to cope if the pandemic is bringing up past trauma

May 27, 2020

A past traumatic event can compound or exacerbate our emotional response to a major life disruption. Here are some coping strategies you can use during this time if you are struggling with past trauma.

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