Emma Andreasen

Emma Andreasen: From small town to the engineering college’soutstanding undergrad

Dec. 13, 2022

College of Engineering and Applied Science senior Emma Andreasen went from a high school student who had not been exposed to any software to teaching the intro to engineering computing course.

Ben Chilton poses for a photo during a community service trip to Belize

Senior Benjamin Chilton wins college academic engagement award

Dec. 13, 2022

It wasn’t enough for Benjamin Chilton to study chemical engineering at CU Boulder. While at the university he became a firefighter, a course assistant and student ambassador, as well as studied subjects far outside the breadth of engineering.

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4 tips for finding joy over the holidays

Dec. 13, 2022

For many people, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Here are some tips to help you slow down and live in the joy of the holidays.

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Mental health is caring for yourself

Dec. 13, 2022

After a long semester, it can be hard to stay motivated around self-care. Here are some simple ways you can continue to practice self-care, even in times of high stress.

Night sky above mountains in Silverthorne, Colorado

Marvel at the Colorado skies Dec. 18

Dec. 12, 2022

Join Fiske Planetarium to learn about the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Explore the brilliant winter constellations and learn what objects to look for with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope.

Coronado National Forest

Indigenous fire management buffered climate impacts for centuries

Dec. 12, 2022

CIRES co-authored work shows tribal practices blunted wildfires’ impacts in the American Southwest. Bringing “good fire” back to the U.S. and other wildfire-prone areas, as Native Americans once did, could potentially blunt the role of climate in triggering today’s wildfires.

Plastic bag on green grass

Rethinking plastic

Dec. 12, 2022

Of all the troubles in the world, why should single-use shopping bags and straws concern you? Ask Associate Professor Phaedra Pezzullo, who spells out the chilling ramifications of plastic use in her new podcast and book.

Glass of soda

Economist finds sweet success with soda taxes

Dec. 12, 2022

A CU Boulder researcher has found soda taxes aren’t as regressive as previously feared and do decrease body mass index among non-white youth.

Road leading into the mountains

Students partner with state to develop educational campaign on smart investing for newbies

Dec. 12, 2022

Next time you drive along I-70 near Idaho Springs, you’ll see an eye-catching billboard encouraging smart investing. That’s due to a new collaboration between the Colorado Division of Securities and students in CU Boulder's College of Media, Communication and Information.

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Staff, faculty can now access free telehealth services

Dec. 12, 2022

Health and Wellness Services is now offering AcademicLiveCare to staff and faculty to support their physical, emotional and mental health.

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