Students walking between class near the CU Law school.

Canceled: CU Boulderā€™s TRANSforming Gender Conference

March 9, 2020

This event has been canceled due to ongoing issues related to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update you if the event is rescheduled.

Provost Russell Moore

From Provost Moore: Doctorā€™s notes not needed from students who miss class due to illness

March 9, 2020

Effective immediately, and as part of campus planning for the public health concern involving coronavirus disease (COVID-19), I have directed the providers of campus student health services to cease the practice of providing appointment verifications to students.

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Colorado tennis hosts pair of Pac-12 matches this weekend

March 9, 2020

The Colorado tennis team will host two matches against Pac-12 opponents this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, located off Taft Drive between 28th and Folsom streets. On Friday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m., Colorado tennis hosts Arizona State. Fans who arrive early will receive a free good luck...

Copies of ā€˜American Dirtā€™ sit on a rack at a bookstore in New York

ā€˜American Dirtā€™ fiasco exposes publishing industry thatā€™s too consolidated, too white and too selective

March 9, 2020

Publishers funnel resources into potential bestsellers, but theyā€™ve become spellbound by ā€œstories of struggleā€ that can succumb to stereotypes. Assistant Professor of Journalism Christine Larson shares on The Conversation.

White piggy bank in a desert

Growing up in a banking desert can hurt your credit for the rest of your life

March 9, 2020

New research highlights the importance of learning from interactions with local banks and developing a credit history at a young age. Associate Professor of Finance Tony Cookson shares on The Conversation.

Tubeho Neza community distributions of household water filters and cookstoves in western Rwanda in 2014

Lessons from Rwanda on tackling unsafe drinking water and household air pollution

March 9, 2020

Unsafe drinking water and household air pollution are major causes of illness and death in Rawanda. Associate Professor Evan Thomas and co-authors discuss a research program to address these environmental health challenges on The Conversation.

Archaeologists investigate an ancient habitation site in western Mongolia

Humans domesticated horsesā€”new tech could help archaeologists figure out where and when

March 9, 2020

Where, when and how did humans first domesticate horses? How can you distinguish a domestic animal from its wild cousin? Assistant Professor and Curator of Archaeology William Taylor shares new research on The Conversation.

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Even after blocking an ex on Facebook, the platform promotes painful reminders

March 9, 2020

Algorithmic cruelty: Unable to fully grasp the nuances of human relationships and behavior, social media algorithms can end up backfiring. Anthony Pinter, doctoral student in information science, shares on The Conversation.

Light show at Fiske Planetarium

10 things to do this week: St. Patrickā€™s Day fun and more

March 9, 2020

This week brings PokĆ©mon trivia, a cake decorating contest with a pastry chef, free movies, St. Pattyā€™s Day succulents, video game tournaments, a free Liquid Sky show at Fiske and more.

Aerial view of CU Boulder Campus.

Planning to travel for spring break? New COVID-19 info

March 8, 2020

While the university does not set requirements for personal travel, we strongly urge you to forgo travel to areas with active community transmission or high-risk countries as designated by the CDC.

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