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Making small changes to teaching for big impacts

April 6, 2021

Do you want to make changes to your teaching but feel worried about the time it takes to revise your courses? Join the CTL's Summer Teaching and Assessment Institute in May to develop evidence-based, small changes that can make big impacts on student learning.

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2 CU undergrads named prestigious Goldwater Scholars

April 6, 2021

Anna McTigue and Spencer Hurt are among only 410 college students from across the U.S. in 2021 to be awarded Goldwater Scholarships, which reward juniors and seniors who are actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.

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This week's Campus Q&A—join at noon April 6

April 5, 2021

For the faculty-staff audience, CU leaders will discuss plans for returning to campus this fall. Topics will include class schedules, classroom layout, building safety, plans for working on campus, and ongoing health and safety.

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From your GPSG executives: Celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week

April 5, 2021

Your Graduate and Professional Student Government is excited to celebrate the work you do, which is what makes CU Boulder such a wonderful place to pursue a graduate degree. Be sure to join BIPOC Coffee Hour, our student picnic and more.

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Solar geoengineering research: Proceed with caution

April 5, 2021

Given the urgency of the risks posed by climate change, the U.S. should pursue a research program for solar geoengineering—in coordination with other nations, subject to governance and alongside a robust portfolio of climate mitigation and adaptation policies, according to a new report co-authored by Lisa Dilling.

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Frozen in ice, frozen in time

April 5, 2021

A CU team froze their ship in Arctic ice in the name of science and storytelling. The crew conducted groundbreaking research, studying everything from the atmosphere above their heads to the sea ice beneath their feet during the largest-ever expedition of its kind.

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2 faculty members receive esteemed Distinguished Research Lectureship

April 5, 2021

Victor Bright of Mechanical Engineering and Kent Hutchison of Psychology and Neuroscience have been selected to receive the 2020 Distinguished Research Lectureship—among the most esteemed honors bestowed by faculty upon a faculty member at CU Boulder.

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Get resources for grief and loss

April 5, 2021

University Libraries Dean Robert McDonald shares a message about the tragic events of March 22 and a selection of resources on the topic of grief and loss.

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Enhance your leadership skills with virtual programs in April

April 5, 2021

The Department of Human Resources is offering two virtual learning and development courses in April that are designed for those who lead: Leading at the Speed of Trust; and The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership.

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Increased winter snowmelt threatens western water resources

April 5, 2021

More snow is melting during winter across the West, a concerning trend that could impact everything from ski conditions to fire danger and agriculture, according to a new CU Boulder analysis of 40 years of data.

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