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Vandalism on campus—a university statement

Nov. 1, 2024

In the early morning hours of Nov. 1, several buildings on the CU Boulder campus were vandalized. The antisemitic messages contained in the vandalism violate the university’s policies on free expression and Campus Use of University Facilities, as well as Colorado law.

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How much can we trust presidential election polling projections?

Nov. 1, 2024

CU Boulder political science Professor Jaroslav Tir’s recently published research shows how reported threats to U.S. security can skew polling results.

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Limelight and CU Boulder celebrate construction progress

Nov. 1, 2024

A small ceremony brought together leaders involved in the conference center hotel project. The Limelight Boulder is expected to open in fall 2025.

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Textbooks come alive with new, interactive AI tool

Nov. 1, 2024

In an ordinary physics textbook, a skier teeters at the top of a hill. Now, with a new tool called Augmented Physics, students can make that skier move—giving them a chance to see physics in action.

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Free things to do in November

Nov. 1, 2024

Welcome to November! This month brings movie screenings, Native American Heritage Month events, free food, career development workshops, events for first-gen students, trivia and craft nights, gratitude postcards and more.

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Prolonged sitting can sabotage health, even if you’re young and active

Oct. 31, 2024

Young adults sit 60-plus hours per week, boosting their heart disease risk and accelerating signs of aging, according to new research. Vigorous exercise works best to counteract it, but sitting less is ideal.

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Request the WorkWell wagon for your department

Oct. 31, 2024

The WorkWell Wagon is an interactive experience that brings your team together with a Health and Wellness staff member to provide information about programs, events and services. Let WorkWell bring employee wellness directly to your department, team or event!

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The politics of truth: Exploring moral flexibility

Oct. 31, 2024

Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Ethan Poskanzer discusses his research on how personal moral values tend to drive voters more than facts, in the season premiere of the Leeds Business Insights podcast.

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When will Singles’ Day find its place in the US?

Oct. 31, 2024

With 25% of millennials projected to never marry, independence is becoming profitable. It’s time that U.S. businesses adapt to this growing trend, according to CU Boulder Professor Peter McGraw.

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What it means when national newspapers won’t endorse a presidential candidate

Oct. 31, 2024

First Amendment expert Vicky Sama says she’s troubled by the corporate owners of newspapers deciding what’s fit for the opinion section.

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