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14-inch spacecraft delivers new details about ‘hot Jupiters’

Dec. 11, 2023

The Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (CUTE) spacecraft, led by a team of scientists from CU Boulder, is about the size of a cereal box. It has also recorded incredibly detailed measurements of the atmospheres of planets hundreds of light-years from Earth.

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Faculty assembly hears priorities from provost, passes resolutions

Dec. 11, 2023

Wrapping up the semester, Provost Russell Moore outlined his 2023–24 priorities for the Boulder Faculty Assembly. Four resolutions were passed, including one supporting prioritizing climate change and sustainability actions and one supporting Israeli and Palestinian communities impacted by the war.

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Campus updates policies to change instructor titles, guide use of 5-year contracts

Dec. 11, 2023

Under two newly approved policies and a new state provision, CU Boulder faculty members who specialize in teaching will have new teaching professor titles. Additionally, a five-year contract is now the maximum multi-year appointment for specialized faculty on the teaching and clinical tracks.

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18 things to do: Chill with puppies, enjoy free breakfast, more

Dec. 11, 2023

This week brings zen garden building, showings of “Fight Club” and “Scrooged,” DIY stuffed animals, Late Night Breakfast, a coffee hour for queer grad students, Season of Light at Fiske and more.

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Last-minute tips for finals prep

Dec. 8, 2023

After a semester of hard work, finals are here. Check out these tips to help you with last-minute preparations so you can finish out the semester strong.

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CU Boulder researchers tapped by state to help improve emergency alerts

Dec. 8, 2023

New research from CU’s Natural Hazards Center will guide Colorado policymakers in understanding the state’s current alerting landscape and how to strengthen alert delivery for non-English speakers and people with disabilities. Public forums will be held Dec. 14.

Women and girls in Cameroon excitedly holding biodegradable menstrual pads

Reducing gender inequality, one biodegradable menstrual pad at a time

Dec. 8, 2023

Through his nonprofit, CU Boulder Associate Professor of philosophy Ajume Wingo is providing sanitary pads and menstrual education in his home country, Cameroon.

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Treading softly with the soul of a Viking

Dec. 8, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Mathias Nordvig joined “The Ampersand” podcast to discuss animism, Norse mythology and what it means to live on Earth.

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Complete the information security awareness training by Dec. 31

Dec. 8, 2023

Learn about the information security awareness training requirements for all employees and how you can better protect your work and our campus.

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Gear up for spring: Tuition assistance applications now open

Dec. 8, 2023

Before you grab your skis and hit the slopes, gear up for academic success with the Tuition Assistance Benefit. Check out this employee benefit and make your plan.

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