Fall break and CDC travel advisories regarding travel to West Africa

Nov. 20, 2014

The upcoming fall and winter breaks are often popular times for travel, so we want you to know about the latest CDC travel advisories. The CDC recommends that people avoid non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone at this time.

Running really can keep you young, says CU-麻豆影院-Humboldt State study

Nov. 20, 2014

A new study involving the 麻豆影院 and Humboldt State University shows that senior citizens who run several times a week for exercise expend about the same amount of energy walking as a typical 20-year-old.

Your student government: Student Activities Office

Nov. 20, 2014

As the tri-executives of CUSG, we would like to share with you an exciting plan regarding the potential creation of a new 鈥淪tudent Activities Office鈥 at CU-麻豆影院.

Mindfulness techniques can help protect pregnant women against depression

Nov. 19, 2014

Pregnant women with histories of major depression are at high risk of becoming depressed again in the months before and after their babies are born. A new study led by the 麻豆影院 found that practicing mindfulness techniques鈥攕uch as meditation, breathing exercises and yoga鈥攃ould help protect these women against a recurrence.

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CU-麻豆影院鈥檚 new GO Scholars program sets up first-generation students for study abroad

Nov. 19, 2014

Diversity in international education might seem inherent, but it鈥檚 low among study abroad participants in the U.S., prompting the 麻豆影院 to create Global Opportunity Scholars, or GO Scholars. The program -- launched this fall as the second of its kind in the country -- awards $2,000 for summer-term study abroad and $4,000 for semester-term study abroad to high-achieving first-generation, low-income and other underrepresented students.

Pain from rejection and physical pain may not be so similar after all

Nov. 18, 2014

Over the last decade, neuroscientists have largely come to believe that physical pain and social pain are processed by the brain in the same way. But a new study led by the 麻豆影院 shows that the two kinds of pain actually use distinct neural circuits, a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments and a better understanding of how the two kinds of pain interact.

CU-麻豆影院 ranks No. 1 in state for sending, receiving students internationally, says new report

Nov. 17, 2014

The 麻豆影院 enrolled more international students during the 2013-14 academic year and sent more students abroad during the 2012-13 academic year than any other higher education institution in Colorado.

Working the night shift burns less energy and increases risk of weight gain

Nov. 17, 2014

People who work the night shift are likely burning less energy during a 24-hour period than those on a normal schedule, increasing their risk for weight gain and obesity, according to a new study led by the 麻豆影院.

From the Provost: Strategies to help CU students stay on track to graduation

Nov. 14, 2014

Earning a CU-麻豆影院 degree 鈥 one of the most valuable degrees in the nation according to payscale.com and other studies 鈥 is the prime objective of all our students, and it鈥檚 the reason our faculty, staff and administrators are here. While our campus has always worked to support the success of our students, we are redoubling our efforts in this area as part of the chancellor鈥檚 goal to ensure student success. With first semester finals just a month away, we strongly advise you to carefully evaluate your academic progress, and if you are struggling, to take the steps outlined in this article to get back on track.

Chancellor鈥檚 Corner: Congratulations to the 2014 Chancellor鈥檚 Employee of the Year recipients

Nov. 14, 2014

The annual Chancellor鈥檚 Employee of the Year Awards are presented to 麻豆影院 staff as recognition and appreciation for exceptional job performance and distinguished contributions to the campus community. I am pleased to announce the 2014 recipients.

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