West District Energy Plant on the CU Boulder campus.

Correction: Regent-approved energy plant upgrades to reduce nitrogen oxides, help meet new air permit requirements

Nov. 8, 2023

The CU Board of Regents approved a $43.1 million plan to replace heating and power generating equipment in the West District Energy Plant located on the Boulder campus.

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A harmonious blend of music + film: November residency with Alicia Svigals, Donald Sosin

Nov. 8, 2023

In a campus and community collaboration, we’re looking forward to an exciting residency featuring two outstanding artists–renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

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Regents approve restoration project for historic Old Main building

Nov. 8, 2023

The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a $14.3 million restoration of CU Boulder’s Old Main building, including structural, site and sustainability upgrades.

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CU Boulder launches search for new head of public safety

Nov. 8, 2023

CU Boulder announced the launch of a search for a new associate vice chancellor for public safety—and with it the creation of a new Division of Public Safety.

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How grad students can use AI in the job search process

Nov. 8, 2023

Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful in your job and internship search as a graduate student, but there are also clear limitations. Get tips for using AI in your job search.

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How animals get their stripes and spots

Nov. 8, 2023

New CU Boulder research helps explain how sharp patterns form on zebras, leopards, tropical fish and other creatures. Their findings could inform the development of new high-tech materials and drugs.

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How animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics

Nov. 8, 2023

Understanding how animals’ intricate spots and stripes form can help scientists mimic those processes in the lab, potentially improving medical diagnostics and synthetic materials in the future. Read from CU expert Ankur Gupta on The Conversation.

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Should AI read your college essay? It’s complicated

Nov. 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence tools should never replace human admissions officers, says CU Boulder scientist Sidney D’Mello. But new research suggests these platforms could help colleges and universities identify promising students amid mountains of applications.

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Regents target housing with pair of approvals

Nov. 7, 2023

Regents approved a pair of action items aimed at advancing objectives of the CU Boulder Campus Master Plan related to increasing housing options for students, faculty and staff. Read about this and other items from the board’s Nov. 7–8 meeting.

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New CU Dialogues micro-credential advances campus DEI goals

Nov. 7, 2023

The spring 2024 DEI-Informed Dialogic Pedagogy workshop series will be offered to up to 20 graduate student instructors and will meet over the course of 10 weeks. Find out more and apply.

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