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Virtual Conference on World Affairs to tackle racism, Generation Z, healthcare and more

Feb. 25, 2021

CWA will return virtually April 5鈥11 for its 73rd year. Among 29 events, the 2021 lineup will feature dialogue on a variety of topics including this year鈥檚 conference themes: racism in the U.S., healthcare and Generation Z.

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Get smart fast: Your top research stories from February

Feb. 25, 2021

Here鈥檚 some CU news you can use: Answers to common COVID-19 vaccine questions, a new wearable device that turns the body into a battery and a Q&A on what went wrong with Texas鈥 power grid.

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12 things to do this weekend: CU spirit tie-dye, star party, more

Feb. 25, 2021

This weekend brings The Future of Democracy panel, letter writing for Meals on Wheels, power barre, 鈥淎 Simple Favor鈥 movie screening, a virtual star party and more.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the fair use doctrine?

Feb. 25, 2021

It's Fair Use Week. Test your knowledge of the fair use doctrine by taking our new University Libraries interactive quiz, "Is it Fair Use? It Depends!"

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Maureen Lynch to study links between cancer, skeletal heath and exercise in CAREER award

Feb. 25, 2021

Assistant Professor Maureen Lynch was recently awarded a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to improve scientific understanding of the causes and treatments of tumor-induced bone disease and more.

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On the hunt for dark matter

Feb. 25, 2021

In this week鈥檚 episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, postdoctoral fellow Benjamin Brubaker discusses a new way to speed up the search for one of the universe鈥檚 most elusive enigmas: dark matter.

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Her father was a Tuskegee Airman. She's sharing his legacy

Feb. 25, 2021

Jack Chin, the father of Professor Karen Chin, was just 17 when he enrolled in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a member of the final class of Tuskegee Airmen.

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A conversation with modern relationship expert Esther Perel

Feb. 25, 2021

Following her virtual talk at CU 麻豆影院, psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author Esther Perel offers advice and opinions on topics ranging from relationships in the pandemic era to tips for entering a first serious relationship.

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How to live a richer life and build community: A conversation with David Brooks

Feb. 25, 2021

Whether it鈥檚 addressing a personal crisis or a nation in turmoil, bestselling author and social commentator David Brooks shared personal stories and bits of wisdom in a recent conversation with Chancellor Phil DiStefano. Here are some key takeaways.

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Celebrating a lineage of Black abstract art

Feb. 25, 2021

During Black History Month, learn from Assistant Professor Megan O鈥橤rady, an art critic and essayist, about why it鈥檚 important to revisit art history, its movements and its artists.

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