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New observations of flares from distant star could help in search for habitable planets

Oct. 9, 2023

The star TRAPPIST-1 sits roughly 40 light-years from Earth. It's barely bigger than the planet Jupiter, but it shoots out giant flares several times a day. New observations of these eruptions could help scientists detect atmospheres around a host of far-away planets.

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Call them UFOs or UAPs, scientists need better data

Oct. 8, 2023

During a packed event, a panel of journalists and scientists called for removing the stigma around studying unidentified anomalous phenomena—such as strange blips that zoom across the instruments of fighter jets or even mysterious lights in the night sky.

Family Weekend 2021

17 things to do: Catch a midnight mystery movie and more

Oct. 8, 2023

This week brings free cereal, Indigenous Peoples’ Day events, Family Game Night, insight into the life of a grad student, Queers and Cake, a cooking class, the October Community Gathering, live music and more.

Merritt Turetsky

Merritt Turetsky named faculty director for Arctic national security

Oct. 6, 2023

Merritt Turetsky will play a pivotal role at CU Boulder’s Center for National Security Initiatives developing a community of researchers interested in national security-related Arctic research.

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Faculty SPACE set for Oct. 11 at Fiske

Oct. 6, 2023

Join a happy hour at Fiske Planetarium to meet and mingle. All faculty are welcome at this community-building event. Shared Perspectives and Community Engagement, or SPACE, is organized by faculty from all different parts of campus and sponsors events throughout the academic year.

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HeartMath Techniques series begins Oct. 10

Oct. 6, 2023

Explore the latest research on the role heart rate variability and emotion play in performance and health. Learn how to use the heart-brain connection to regulate your heart rhythms and emotional state in challenging situations—techniques that can build resilience, decrease stress and improve mental and physical performance.

Tsanavi Spoonhunter

Food sovereignty, Native knowledge-keeping part of Indigenous Peoples Day events

Oct. 6, 2023

Free and open to all, Indigenous Peoples Day events beginning Oct. 8 will include a screening of “Crow Country: Our Right to Food Sovereignty” followed by a discussion with director Tsanavi Spoonhunter, knowledge-keeper talks, breakout sessions and more. Get details and plan to attend what interests you!

CU President Todd Saliman speaks with leaders at a quantum workforce development event

With CU Boulder as hub, quantum leaders develop workforce roadmap

Oct. 6, 2023

Leaders from Colorado’s quantum ecosystem convened to begin mapping out a roadmap for workforce development in this new and growing field. Gov. Jared Polis kicked off the event, attended by leaders representing higher education, industry, government and skill-building organizations.

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Chancellor addresses successor search, fundraising with faculty assembly

Oct. 6, 2023

The Boulder Faculty Assembly recently heard from Chancellor Philip DiStefano about faculty involvement in the search for his successor. Also, the assembly discussed a new academic calendar proposal, voted to support University Libraries licensing priorities and more.

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Time for a cybersecurity health check

Oct. 6, 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Tap into CU’s resources that will help you protect your personal information and accounts at school, work and home.

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