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John Glenn fans dreamed of the stars––but sexism thwarted their ambitions

July 13, 2021

Recent scholarship on the early Space Age has reawakened questions about the ways gender, race, ethnicity and class shaped the U.S. human space flight program. Associate Professor Roshanna Sylvester shares on The Conversation.

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Is wildfire smoke bad for your health?

July 12, 2021

With fires blazing across Colorado, California and Oregon, much of the Western United States is awash in smoke this summer. How does the smoke impact our health? Is it OK to exercise outdoors? What can we do to protect ourselves indoors? Colleen Reid has answers.

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Join upcoming professional development events for grad students

July 12, 2021

Register for Proposal Writing 101 for Postdocs & Graduate Students, taking place virtually July 28, and the Graduate Writing Retreat taking place in person Aug. 2–5.

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New office to support accommodated testing services

July 12, 2021

The Student Testing Center aims to assist faculty in providing a proctored space for students with accommodations to take tests, exams and quizzes.

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CU Â鶹ӰԺ South draft annexation agreement released for public review

July 12, 2021

The city of Â鶹ӰԺ and CU Â鶹ӰԺ jointly released a draft annexation agreement for CU Â鶹ӰԺ South that is the culmination of years of collaboration between the city, county, university and community to achieve vital flood protection for thousands of downstream Â鶹ӰԺ residents.

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What’s next for voting rights after Supreme Court ruling?

July 11, 2021

After the Supreme Court voted to uphold restrictive voter laws in Arizona, election law expert and Colorado Law Professor Doug Spencer explains what the decision means and how it impacts the future of voter laws in the United States.

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It takes a hive: Community volunteers in honey bee research

July 9, 2021

Two local high school students have been volunteering regularly for over two years in the Peleg Lab, to the benefit of the student-volunteers and to the lab in advancing research.

Professor Mark Meaney, center, and students

Leeds mourns ‘passionate educator, mentor and thinker’ who broke new ground in business ethics

July 9, 2021

Professor Mark Meaney is remembered by colleagues and the community as a dedicated mentor and tireless scholar, as well as a global authority on sustainability.

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Free computer support available through Buff Techs

July 9, 2021

Computer issues don’t take a break over the summer and neither does the Buff Techs desktop support service. Schedule an appointment today for free in-person or remote support.

Cassie Sando, Upward Bound director with summer residential advisors J Sleuth, Hannah Thompson, Cyrstanya Begay, Kaylie Pacheco and Jillian Martinez, assistant director. (Credit: Sue Postema Scheeres)

Upward Bound celebrates 40 years at CU Â鶹ӰԺ

July 8, 2021

Since 1981, Upward Bound at CU Â鶹ӰԺ has offered rigorous college prep and academic enrichment to more than 4,000 Indigenous high school students. Most participants graduate from high school and attend college.

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