An employee volunteering during move-in

3 reasons to volunteer as a faculty or staff member

Feb. 28, 2023

鶹Ժ are encouraged to volunteer as a way to give back, meet new people, learn new skills and get more involved in their community. All of these benefits that come from volunteering can apply to faculty and staff members as well. Here are a few reasons to consider volunteering this year.

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March menus at Alferd Packer Grill to show environmental impacts

Feb. 28, 2023

Environmental Buffs at the Alferd Packer Grill will be able to study menus at each station displaying a carbon label next to their respective dish or ingredient. These labels will be colored either red, yellow or green, indicating the environmental impact of the ingredient or dish.

Robyn Macdonald

Video: Aerospace professor talks computational modeling of hypersonic flows

Feb. 28, 2023

Robyn Macdonald, assistant professor of aerospace engineering sciences, discusses the broad applications of her research and the advantages for prospective students who choose to study in her new lab.

Microscope view of many small worms swimming in a well of liquid

New ‘gym-on-a-chip’ for worms may lead to new Parkinson’s treatments

Feb. 28, 2023

The Acoustic Gym, designed by a team of biologists and engineers at CU Boulder, is about the size of a quarter and uses sound waves to generate small whirlpools—the perfect place for tiny worms to get in their laps.

Elephant bird egg

Ancient eggshells unlock discovery of extinct elephant bird lineage

Feb. 28, 2023

1,200 years ago on the isolated island of Madagascar, giant flightless elephant birds roamed the landscape. Research using ancient eggshell fragments reveals new clues about their genetic diversity.

A painting by Jodocus Sebastiaen van den Abeele illustrating Franciscan monks in a cloister

Historian’s work on mindful, medieval monks gets rave reviews

Feb. 28, 2023

CU Boulder alumna and University of Georgia history professor Jamie Kreiner thinks a lot about thinking. She shares “medieval cognitive practices” with her students to help them manage distraction, and her new book on the topic has earned rave reviews from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and more—a rare feat for a scholarly work.

Person creating a budget using an online program

7 tips for creating an effective budget

Feb. 28, 2023

Budgeting can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time managing your own finances. Here are a few simple steps you can take to create an effective budget.

Suffragette Fola La Follette, missionary Rose Livingston and a young striker during a garment strike in New York City in 1913

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Feb. 28, 2023

Join CU Boulder in celebrating Women's History Month throughout the month of March. Campus community members are invited to attend gatherings and panel discussions, watch film screenings, enjoy coffee, participate in yoga and more.

Academic advisor meets with a student

What your advisor can do for you

Feb. 28, 2023

Now is a great time to meet with your advisor to not only discuss registration but to talk about maximizing your academic and personal experience at CU.

Silhouette of a buffalo sculpture on campus

How to support Spring Philanthropy Month

Feb. 27, 2023

If you could change CU for the better, how would you do it? Student Philanthropy Month is your chance to dream big and get others on board.

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