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The path one alumnus took from mechanical engineer to heart surgeon

Feb. 10, 2022

Michael Lewis took an interdisciplinary education to the next level. After graduating with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and working at Boeing for a year, he discovered another way to help people—through medicine.

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COVID-19 campus update: Feb. 10 issue

Feb. 10, 2022

In this week’s update, get reminders about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination booster requirement, mask requirements and distribution, and what to do following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis if you are student, faculty or staff.

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A message from the Chancellor: Becoming the change we want to see

Feb. 10, 2022

I want to acknowledge campus initiatives offering opportunities for our community to connect, learn, share perspectives and expand our understanding of one another. These uplifting and inspirational events are taking place as we continue to heal and recover from recent local tragedies. They are also occurring as many of us struggle to process recent sad and disturbing events.

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Get up to speed: March 1 deadlines for graduate students

Feb. 9, 2022

Academic deadlines for doctoral and master's students are approaching on March 1. Then, take a glance at April deadlines.

Commander Paula Balafas

CU Police Commander Paula Balafas to become Pac-12’s 5th female chief of police

Feb. 9, 2022

Balafas, a CU Boulder alumna, has taken the top job at the University of Arizona Police Department, helping the Pac-12 conference lead the way in women in policing.

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Tips to avoid your ex on social media this Valentine’s Day

Feb. 9, 2022

Did you just see a Facebook “memory” of your ex from Valentine’s Day…three years ago, and now you’re bummed or just annoyed? Blame the algorithms, says Anthony Pinter, a teaching assistant professor in CU Boulder's ATLAS Institute.

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Learn about CU Boulder Alerts, spring test March 15

Feb. 9, 2022

As part of our continuous assessment of our emergency notification protocols and procedures, campus officials will test the CU Boulder Alerts system between noon and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.

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Tom Costello of NBC News to give commencement address

Feb. 9, 2022

CU Boulder alumnus Tom Costello, an award-winning journalist and Washington correspondent for NBC News, has been selected to address the class of 2022 and campus community at the in-person commencement ceremony on May 5.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano

From the Chancellor: Celebrating Commencement 2022 in person

Feb. 9, 2022

It is my great pleasure to announce our commencement ceremony this spring will return to the traditional in-person format. I am excited our students and their families will be able to join together with our faculty and staff to celebrate the many achievements of the class of 2022.

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Brush up on proposal writing, peer editing, finding research dollars and more at faculty development workshops

Feb. 9, 2022

The Research & Innovation Office is launching its spring Faculty Development and Workshop calendar for 2022​. Faculty are encouraged to explore the full range of offerings for the rest of the semester, including the faculty writing opportunities.

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