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Does lightning strike on Venus? Maybe not, study suggests

Oct. 2, 2023

Venus is a distinctly unfriendly planet, with crushing atmospheric pressures at the surface and temperatures that hit 900 degrees Fahrenheit. But new observations from scientists at CU Boulder suggest that frequent lightning strikes may not be one of the planet's hazards.

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CU Boulder announces Native American affairs associate vice chancellor

Oct. 2, 2023

Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced that after a national search, he has appointed Benny Shendo Jr. as CU Boulder’s first associate vice chancellor for Native American affairs.

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Join the Staff Career Exploration Series beginning Oct. 11

Oct. 2, 2023

Join Human Resources in this four-week workshop aimed at improving your success in identifying your potential career trajectory. Identify your unique skills and experiences to guide your next steps in your professional development.

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How to support trans students on campus—Info session Oct. 16

Oct. 2, 2023

Join the Pride Office for this information session on what campus life is like for our trans students and how we can all work to create a more welcoming and supportive environment in and out of the classroom.

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Celebrate Disability Awareness Month

Oct. 2, 2023

October is Disability Awareness Month, and the Digital Accessibility Office is hosting a series of events to celebrate and reflect on advancing access and equity in the digital and physical environment.

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18 things to do: Run the Nearly Naked Mile, attend a poetry reading, more

Oct. 2, 2023

This week brings talks by political commentator David Gergen and actor Patrick Stewart, strategies to get hired, London study abroad info, animated film showings, soccer and volleyball games, Ecotoberfest and more.

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Reminder: Data center move to cause major outage Oct. 6–9

Sept. 29, 2023

University Information Services will move physical equipment to the Anschutz Medical Campus. This will cause a total outage for systems that rely on UIS, including MyCUInfo, Buff Portal, Campus Solutions, HCM and others. Learn more and prepare.

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In building trust at work, is there room for Zoom?

Sept. 29, 2023

Zoom’s CEO said remote work limits trust and innovation, but College of Media, Communication and Information experts said such tools can be effective—if applied correctly.

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From molecule movement to coastal flooding, CU scientists push boundaries

Sept. 29, 2023

CU Boulder researchers Andrés Montoya-Castillo and Julia Moriarty have been named U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Researchers, receiving multiyear funding.

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Upgrades improve intersection between Main, East Campus

Sept. 29, 2023

The recent completion of the 30th and Colorado Protected Intersection and Underpass project is a significant milestone for both the city of Boulder and CU Boulder, and it holds several reasons for celebration.

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