/today/ en /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-feb-2-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Feb. 2, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-02T11:59:58-07:00" title="Monday, February 2, 2026 - 11:59">Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:59</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/2025_FirstSnow7GA.jpg?h=9ddd530e&amp;itok=UHNiB6m7" alt="students in line for coffee on a cold day"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/02/02/26-things-do-trash-runway-and-more"> 26 things to do: Trash the Runway and more </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/922"> Things to Do </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Welcome to February, Buffs! This week brings to campus a Black History Month kickoff event, the Spring Volunteer Fair, women and men's hockey and basketball, International Coffee Hour and more.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Black%20Love%20Day_CAAAS_CSI_20240213_FM_010.jpg?h=29603a86&amp;itok=x_ntj8-8" alt="speaker hosted by the CAAAS"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/30/celebrating-black-history-month"> Celebrating Black History Month </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Black History Month in February has been recognized in the United States since 1976. Many departments have events this month for Buffs to gather, learn and celebrate together. Discover how to get involved.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/OVA_sexual_assault_response.jpg?h=a1e1a043&amp;itok=9013aGtv" alt="spring blossoms near Health and Wellness Services"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/30/sexual-assault-response-ova-expertise-benefits-campus-and-colorado"> Sexual assault response: OVA expertise benefits campus and Colorado </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/10"> Education &amp; Outreach </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder's Office of Victim Assistance doesn't just provide free and confidential advocacy and counseling on campus. OVA staff are also involved in statewide efforts related to sexual assault response and prevention. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Scott_Dikkers.CC_.48.JPG?h=e6299fc9&amp;itok=PeTqB4hL" alt="Session at the 2024 Conference on World Affairs"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/02/02/conference-world-affairs-announces-2026-speakers"> Conference on World Affairs announces 2026 speakers </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/48"> Conferences </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The speaker lineup for the 78th Conference on World Affairs is here—explore bold voices and conversations shaping our world.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-02/Dan%20Doak%20in%20the%20field.jpg?h=67eabc4d&amp;itok=4mhKV_-X" alt="Professor Dan Doak in the field"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/02/02/researcher-addresses-challenges-species-survival-join-feb-17"> Researcher addresses the challenges of species survival—join Feb. 17 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>In his Distinguished Research Lecture, CU Boulder Professor Dan Doak will address the question, "What can we do that will actually help species survive?"</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/RecServices_InclusiveSportsSummit2024_02122023-8.jpg?h=9855f42d&amp;itok=vzKPd9-Z" alt="groups mingle at tables during the Inclusive Sports Summit"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/30/register-feb-26-inclusive-sports-summit"> Register for the Feb. 26 Inclusive Sports Summit </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/48"> Conferences </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Recreation Services and Colorado Athletics invite you to join the annual Inclusive Sports Summit. This year's theme is "Win Well: Elevating Athlete Wellbeing Through Play, Purpose and Integrity."</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/56018/" rel="nofollow">Astronauts are going back to the moon. Planetary scientist talks about what we can learn</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/56009/" rel="nofollow">23 years after Columbia disaster, one-of-a-kind 'plasma tunnel' recreates extreme conditions spacecraft face upon reentry</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/56012" rel="nofollow">Film addresses the dark side of aging</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>CU in the News</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>Denver7: <a href="https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/boulder/malala-yousafzai-youngest-nobel-peace-prize-laureate-to-speak-at-university-of-colorado-boulder-in-april" rel="nofollow">Malala Yousafzai, youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, to speak at ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder in April</a></p><p>Daily Camera: <a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/25/photos-ceal-barry-plaza-dedicated-at-cu-events-center-in-boulder/" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder dedicates Ceal Barry Plaza, honoring Buffs basketball legend</a></p><p><em>Subscription paywalls may apply.</em></p></div> </div> </div> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:59:58 +0000 Greg B Swenson 56022 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-30-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 30, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-30T08:59:26-07:00" title="Friday, January 30, 2026 - 08:59">Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:59</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/3_minute_thesis3GA.jpg?h=b196e4e9&amp;itok=VfFhCK_t" alt="2026 Three Minute Thesis winners"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/30/announcing-2026-three-minute-thesis-winners"> Announcing the 2026 Three Minute Thesis winners </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Eleven students participated in this year's final competition for a chance at prize money and a chance to represent CU Boulder at the regional competition. See who the winners are.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CU_Night_Stock_Show__Selects_PC0049_0.JPG?h=88ac1a36&amp;itok=wjLBrWbX" alt="³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz stands in a horse-drawn carriage, extending on arm, holding a brimmed hat. Others sit in the carriage, which is in an arena setting with onlookers."> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/29/decked-out-forever-buffs-celebrate-cu-night-stock-show"> Decked-out Forever Buffs celebrate CU Night at stock show </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/992"> Scene at CU </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Night at the National Western Stock Show brought a swell of Buffs pride—as CU leadership, Ralphie handlers, Chip the Buffalo and the spirit team rode out into the arena.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/OldMain_150Sticker_1200x600.png?h=6d43db6f&amp;itok=83kLwraw" alt="archive image of Old Main"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/29/celebrate-cu-boulders-150th-anniversary-ready-use-digital-assets"> Celebrate CU Boulder's 150th anniversary with ready‑to‑use digital assets </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Explore a collection of official branded Zoom backgrounds, badges, email signatures and more—designed to help faculty, staff and students show their Buff pride throughout this milestone year. Download, share and join in honoring 150 years of impact.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/leeds_vita_program_0017.jpeg?h=67eabc4d&amp;itok=P2H6BPvg" alt="mentor volunteer assists CU Boulder student in filing taxes through the VITA program"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/29/cu-boulder-students-offer-free-tax-help-through-revived-vita-program"> CU Boulder students offer free tax help through revived VITA program </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/10"> Education &amp; Outreach </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Need help with your taxes this season? Trained student volunteers will prepare tax returns at no cost for qualifying community members.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/isay.jpg?h=5c18a78e&amp;itok=3UKuco4t" alt="Dave Isay"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/20/join-afternoon-storycorps-founder-dave-isay-feb-25"> Join an afternoon with StoryCorps founder Dave Isay Feb. 25 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Discover what it means to find work that truly matters at the Buffs One Read speaker event with StoryCorps founder Dave Isay. Registration is open.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Buff Bulletin Board</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9007" rel="nofollow">Graduating master's students, don't miss this Feb. 2 deadline</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9014" rel="nofollow">Update your Duo App by Feb. 2</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8999" rel="nofollow"><span>Register by Feb. 6 for the New Venture Challenge</span></a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9006" rel="nofollow"><span>Enter the Buffalization Data Visualization Challenge by Feb. 15</span></a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Bulletins</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>In Case You Missed It</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/55953/" rel="nofollow">Challenger and Columbia memorial event set for Jan. 31</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55940" rel="nofollow">Take the CU Boulder values survey: We need your input</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55954" rel="nofollow">Attend the State of the Campus address Feb. 10</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/56008/" rel="nofollow">Finance committee advances support for housing, student services, quantum research</a></p></div> </div> </div> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:59:26 +0000 Greg B Swenson 56002 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-28-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 28, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-28T10:49:44-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 10:49">Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:49</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Tips &amp; Resources</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/iStock-503920992.jpg?h=664c182c&amp;itok=z39pAnPO" alt="person sneezing outside"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/27/feeling-sick-heres-what-do"> Feeling sick? Here's what to do </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>If you start feeling under the weather, taking quick action can help you recover faster and protect the people around you. Here are some simple steps to follow.<br> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/AI%20job%20search.jpg?h=9855f42d&amp;itok=OibdtUH6" alt="student working on laptop outside on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/27/5-ways-ai-can-optimize-your-job-search"> 5 ways AI can optimize your job search </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/36"> Career Development </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Looking for a job or internship as a college student can feel like a big adventure—and AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini can make navigating the process easier than ever. Here are some practical ways to use AI in your job search.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/IMG_5741.JPG?h=71976bb4&amp;itok=HawsT4G_" alt="Federal Governance and Higher Education panel discussion"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/26/cu-boulder-federal-governance-and-higher-education-series-return-feb-19"> CU Boulder Federal Governance and Higher Education series to return Feb. 19 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Join a panel discussion, "Will American Higher Education Remain Global? International Scholars, International Students, and the Federal Government." </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Faculty Takes</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/MPB_Adult-600x409-1.jpg?h=66e57a27&amp;itok=D3jadv3I" alt="An adult mountain pine beetle"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/28/pine-beetles-are-back-heres-why-and-what-you-can-do-about-it"> The pine beetles are back. Here's why—and what you can do about it </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/16"> Climate &amp; Environment </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Mountain pine beetles are exploding in numbers again, killing ponderosa pines across large swaths of Colorado. A CU Boulder entomologist explains why it's happening and what it means for wildfire risk.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/AdobeStock_194115906.jpeg?h=88802e40&amp;itok=JI4Nn6CN" alt="An illustrated hand inflamed with pain"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/27/what-causes-chronic-pain-new-study-identifies-key-culprit"> What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/14"> Health </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>New research shows that a little-known brain pathway plays a critical role in making pain last after tissue heals. The findings could help pave the way for new brain-machine interfaces and medications that ease suffering without the use of opioids.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/mdrs202510.jpg?h=60e253e6&amp;itok=991ld0Cb" alt="A crew member on an extra vehicular activity looking out across the landscape"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/leading-hands-earth-research-planning-life-mars"> Leading hands-on Earth research planning for life on Mars </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/18"> Space </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder carried out major research at the Mars Desert Research Station, a facility that gives scientists and engineers the opportunity to conduct complex experiments in a Mars-simulation habitat.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/55979" rel="nofollow">Welcome to the Camping Games (now please show up)</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55969" rel="nofollow">Doing things solo is on the rise, and businesses should pay attention—even on Valentine's Day</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55989" rel="nofollow">It's easy making green: Muppets still profit 50 years in</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55982" rel="nofollow">Want to keep your news local? It's up to viewers like you</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Events Calendar</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>1/29: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/three-minute-thesis-3mt-final-competition-7234" rel="nofollow">Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition</a></p><p>1/29: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/inclusive-research-mentoring-for-graduate-student-and-postdoc-participants-cimer-aligning-expectations-development-and-maintaining-effective-coomunication" rel="nofollow">Inclusive Research Mentoring for Graduate Students</a></p><p>1/31: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/challenger-and-columbia-memorial" rel="nofollow">Challenger and Columbia Memorial</a></p><p>2/2: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/black-history-month-kickoff-celebration-2026" rel="nofollow"><span>Black History Month Kickoff Celebration</span></a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Events</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:49:44 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55991 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-26-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 26, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-26T09:55:59-07:00" title="Monday, January 26, 2026 - 09:55">Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:55</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/2023_Spirit_Night13GA.JPG?h=5a056d82&amp;itok=jYWP14OO" alt="Students play games at The Connection"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/26/28-things-do-visit-roaming-ralphie-food-truck-and-more"> 28 things to do: Visit the Roaming Ralphie food truck and more </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/922"> Things to Do </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>This week brings to campus Community Engagement Week, thrift stores at the UMC, a Sundance film series, the Three Minute Thesis final competition, free coffee and movies, and more. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Closing%20Speaker%20Announcement%20%283%29.png?h=d9917f3e&amp;itok=2feuYdPz" alt="Malala Yousafzai"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/malala-yousafzai-speak-conference-world-affairs-april"> Malala Yousafzai to speak at Conference on World Affairs in April </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will close the Conference on World Affairs with a conversation centered on hope, resilience and impact. Date and ticket information is coming soon. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/adobestock_332762424_0.jpg?h=c9ebcc2c&amp;itok=D1yZtVmd" alt="person using laptop at home"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/7-ways-use-library-home"> 7 ways to use the library from home </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/22"> Academics </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>You don't have to walk through the library doors to make use of all our resources. Many of them are accessible right from your couch.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/3MT_2025_Final.CC40_adjusted.jpg?h=bb05d1ed&amp;itok=T_t1Uv5r" alt="graduate student competing in the 2025 Three Minute Thesis final competition"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/26/know-you-go-three-minute-thesis-jan-29"> Know before you go: Three Minute Thesis Jan. 29 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Join this annual event, which showcases graduate students' ability to distill their nine-hour thesis down to three minutes. See the speakers, their topics and more.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CottonGlacier-Diane_McKnight-h0-brightness-full-res.jpg?h=895fa249&amp;itok=s-Aoazuo" alt="Diane McKnight at Cotton Glacier in Antarctica"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/life-bottom-world-talk-diane-mcknight-feb-5"> 'Life at the bottom of the world'—A talk by Diane McKnight Feb. 5 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Hosted by INSTAAR, this 75th anniversary seminar will feature Distinguished Professor Diane McKnight discussing her 27-plus field seasons in Antarctica. There will also be refreshments and a student poster showcase. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/2025_SOTC157GA.jpg?h=e5039456&amp;itok=f6SKrmuP" alt="³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz addresses the campus community during his annual State of the Campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/attend-state-campus-address-feb-10"> Attend the State of the Campus address Feb. 10 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/712"> General </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz will deliver the annual State of the Campus address to highlight successes over the past year and collaborate on a vision for CU Boulder's future. Bring your Buff OneCard for entry and stay for lunch after the address.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Faculty Takes</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/STS-51-L_-_Space_Shuttle_Challenger_on_the_Crawler-Transporter.jpg?h=036a71b7&amp;itok=BuHVzcUy" alt="Space shuttle with rocket on crawler vehicle traveling down road"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/26/generationally-defining-moment-40-years-later-nasa-alum-reflects-challenger-disaster"> A 'generationally defining moment': 40 years later, NASA alum reflects on Challenger disaster </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/6"> Science &amp; Technology </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/18"> Space </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>A former NASA engineer and retired aerospace engineering professor reflects on lessons learned from the space shuttle tragedy. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/51347/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to meet new people</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9006" rel="nofollow">Enter the Buffalization Data Visualization Challenge by Feb. 15</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55964" rel="nofollow">Scholar highlights the Venezuela-Cuba connection</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55952" rel="nofollow">Couple captures the wonders of wildlife—and wolverines!</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55959" rel="nofollow">Meet the newest employees of the year</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>CU in the News</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>Daily Camera: <a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/23/cu-boulder-documentary-film-150-anniversary/" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder to produce documentary film celebrating 150 years</a></p><p>CBS News: <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/sundance-university-colorado-boulder-film-festivals-class/" rel="nofollow">Inspired by Sundance, ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder students learn how to put on film festivals</a></p><p>Daily Camera: <a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/13/cu-boulder-bikes-platinum-award-campus-league-american-bicyclists/" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder earns nationwide platinum status for its bike-friendly campus</a></p><p><em>Subscription paywalls may apply.</em></p></div> </div> </div> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:55:59 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55972 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-23-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 23, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-23T09:26:52-07:00" title="Friday, January 23, 2026 - 09:26">Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:26</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2></h2> <div class="ucb-newsletter-section-article "> <div id="feature-article-thumbnail-0" class="feature-article-img"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-01/Women%27s%20Cottage%20Composite.jpg?h=72c71434&amp;itok=M8of8kjC" width="1200" height="800" alt="Composite of the Women's Studies Cottage today and in the 1900s"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="feature-article-title-0"> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/150-years-transforming-lives-cu-boulders-history-comes-film"> 150 years of transforming lives—CU Boulder's history comes to film </a> </h3> </div> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary" id="feature-article-summary-0"> <div> A documentary-in-the-making for the campus's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration will explore 150 years of the university's transformative work, progress, challenges and continuing evolution.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/2025_SOTC157GA.jpg?h=e5039456&amp;itok=f6SKrmuP" alt="³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz addresses the campus community during his annual State of the Campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/attend-state-campus-address-feb-10"> Attend the State of the Campus address Feb. 10 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/712"> General </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz will deliver the annual State of the Campus address to highlight successes over the past year and collaborate on a vision for CU Boulder's future. Bring your Buff OneCard for entry and stay for lunch after the address.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/article-thumbnail/11_11_22_campus_scenic5ga_1.jpg?h=37cbb102&amp;itok=LyFjsY7G" alt="Old Main building reflected in a window with panes"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/22/get-paid-research-opportunities-and-campus-jobs"> Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>From university research studies to&nbsp;part-time&nbsp;jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what's open.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/DSC_2398.JPG?h=bd1f2120&amp;itok=c7-X8Kv7" alt="AFROTC lead a memorial walk to honor those who died in the Challenger and Columbia missions"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/22/challenger-and-columbia-memorial-event-set-jan-31"> Challenger and Columbia memorial event set for Jan. 31 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/712"> General </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The Arnold Air Society will host a memorial for the Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) disasters. Between these two missions, 14 courageous astronauts lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and innovation. Among them were two CU alumni: Col Ellison S. Onizuka and Kalpana Chawla.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Tips &amp; Resources</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-01/Fall_Snow_Campus_20191024_068_BAC.jpg?h=c6980913&amp;itok=hTjTAIvS" alt="A snowy scene on the CU Boulder campus with snow-covered trees and grass."> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/22/4-tips-prepare-extreme-cold-and-snowy-weather"> 4 tips to prepare for extreme cold and snowy weather </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Boulder is expecting snow and freezing temperatures for the next few days. Whether you're staying in town or leaving for the weekend, here are some tips to be prepared.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Grad Students in Focus</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Dempsey%20headshot%202.jpeg?h=72ef1d23&amp;itok=clTok6st" alt="Headshot of CU Boulder student Camden Dempsey, wearing a black suit"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/20/cu-boulder-student-selected-schwarzman-scholar"> CU Boulder student selected as Schwarzman Scholar </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder student Camden Dempsey is one of 150 students selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars graduate fellowship program.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Sundance_theater.png?h=56d0ca2e&amp;itok=T1JxcNAv" alt="Photo of a movie theater marquee reading &quot;Sundance Film Festival&quot;"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/faculty-share-7-must-watch-films-sundance-film-festivals-40-year-history"> Faculty share 7 must-watch films from Sundance Film Festival's 40-year history </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/8"> Arts &amp; Humanities </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The picks capture the breadth of the renowned festival, from an offbeat comedy to documentaries, a "sensory tone poem" and more. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/file-20260116-56-iiuw44.jpg?h=6f4adae6&amp;itok=dxmwfeMC" alt="Denver skyline barely visible through smog on Feb. 9, 1986"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/22/what-air-pollution-does-human-body"> What air pollution does to the human body </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The Environmental Protection Agency is changing how it assesses proposed regulations by dropping the monetary value of health benefits from its cost-benefit analyses. Read from CU expert Jenni Shearston on The Conversation.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/article-thumbnail/ceal_barry.jpg?h=1743d26f&amp;itok=m5S-drxp" alt="Former CU women's basketball head coach Ceal Barry"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/23/ceal-barry-plaza-be-dedicated-buffs-battle-oklahoma-state-jan-25"> 'Ceal Barry Plaza' to be dedicated before Buffs battle Oklahoma State Jan. 25 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/52"> Sports &amp; Recreation </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Join the dedication of "Ceal Barry Plaza" and then head into the women's basketball game on Sunday afternoon. The renaming of the plaza and surrounding festivities, which are a part of the university's 150th anniversary celebration, honor Barry, a true pioneer in women's basketball and the Buffaloes' winningest head coach. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Buff Bulletin Board</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9000" rel="nofollow">Get access to Canvas and other services during maintenance Jan. 25</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8994" rel="nofollow"><span>The updated Gemmill Library on campus is open</span></a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8999" rel="nofollow"><span>Register by Feb. 6 for the New Venture Challenge</span></a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/9002" rel="nofollow">Swipe It Forward: Donate a meal swipe to a fellow Buff in need</a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Bulletins</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>In Case You Missed It</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/55783/" rel="nofollow">Three Minute Thesis Competition Jan. 29</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55945" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder joins Medtronic in strategic partnership to drive breakthrough health innovations</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55936/" rel="nofollow">Tom Cech to Davos: RNA research is 'still a big deal'</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55922" rel="nofollow">Celebrating 25 years of the Program for Teaching East Asia</a></p></div> </div> </div> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:26:52 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55960 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-21-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 21, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-21T11:23:34-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:23">Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:23</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Just for Grad Students</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/article-thumbnail/adler.jpg?h=bf859594&amp;itok=9is2LKWI" alt="Dean Scott Adler"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/20/dean-welcome-spring-semester-grad-buffs"> From the dean: Welcome to spring semester, grad Buffs </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/72"> Leadership Corner </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Graduate School Dean Scott Adler extends his best wishes and hopes everyone enjoyed a wonderful break, with time to disconnect and unwind.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/First_Day_Class_PC_0079.jpg?h=027a8e30&amp;itok=q18ENW8i" alt="students studying on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/20/18-things-do-attend-be-involved-fair-and-more"> 18 things to do: Attend the Be Involved Fair and more </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/922"> Things to Do </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>This week brings to campus free hockey tickets, movies and coffee; an international internship info session; a grad student meet and greet; cookie baking and decorating; and a men's basketball game.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CDH_RoamingRalphie_StockPhotos_12022025_NS-19.jpg?h=c0d5a8cf&amp;itok=opWK6Xu8" alt="Roaming Ralphie food trailer"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/16/introducing-roaming-ralphie-fresh-way-dine-campus"> Introducing Roaming Ralphie: A fresh way to dine on campus </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Campus Dining &amp; Hospitality is bringing convenience and quality to our Buff community with Roaming Ralphie, our new food trailer! While UMC dining options are limited due to construction, Roaming Ralphie ensures you can stay connected and well-fed with fresh, nutritious and sustainable meals that fit your lifestyle.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Campus_Snow_Drone_PC0007.JPG?h=e6e78363&amp;itok=sVRmK-t0" alt="aerial view of campus on a snowy day"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/21/take-cu-boulder-values-survey-we-need-your-input"> Take the CU Boulder values survey: We need your input </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>As a member of the campus community, share what matters most to you! Complete the values survey by Feb. 25.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-11/HealthPromotion_BrandedShoot_08262025_NS-9.jpg?h=df45a558&amp;itok=E13HwWG5" alt="three students walking on campus together"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/16/how-navigate-campus-life-introvert"> How to navigate campus life as an introvert </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Even though CU Boulder is a large university, introverts can take advantage of opportunities tailored for them to meet fellow Buffs and get involved on campus. Here are some tips to navigate your college experience as an introvert.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/mental%20health%20tips.jpg?h=0eb5c66e&amp;itok=geNP4h2u" alt="students enjoying a meal on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2025/02/10/your-mental-health-matters-tips-thrive-semester"> Your mental health matters: Tips to thrive this semester </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Taking care of your mental health isn't just about managing stress—it's about feeling your best and making the most of your experience at CU Boulder. Here are some simple ways to prioritize your mental health this spring. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/BloodDonation.jpeg?h=53ff0993&amp;itok=zTLKo4wH" alt="Gloved hand holds a plastic pouch filled with blood"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/21/donated-blood-has-shelf-life-new-test-tracks-how-its-aging"> Donated blood has a shelf life. A new test tracks how it's aging </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/14"> Health </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>A new device, designed by researchers at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz, jiggles red blood cells until they break apart—revealing valuable information about their quality. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/isay.jpg?h=5c18a78e&amp;itok=3UKuco4t" alt="Dave Isay"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/20/join-afternoon-storycorps-founder-dave-isay-feb-25"> Join an afternoon with StoryCorps founder Dave Isay Feb. 25 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Discover what it means to find work that truly matters at the Buffs One Read speaker event with StoryCorps founder Dave Isay. Registration is open.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="https://www.cu.edu/blog/government-relations/federal-government-update-11626" rel="nofollow">Jan. 16 Federal Government Update</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55937" rel="nofollow">Buckley Center renamed SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8990" rel="nofollow"><span>Make new friends: Work in Student Life</span></a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8997" rel="nofollow"><span>Student orgs: Apply for UMC office space, lockers by Feb. 15</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Events Calendar</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>1/21: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/roofman-director-derek-cianfrance-in-person" rel="nofollow">Filmmaker in person: 'Roofman' director Derek Cianfrance</a></p><p>1/23: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/one-battle-after-another-editor-andy-jurgensen-in-person" rel="nofollow">'One Battle After Another' - Editor Andy Jurgensen in person</a></p><p>1/30–2/1: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/catapult_a_bfa_dance_concert" rel="nofollow">Catapult: A dance concert</a></p><p>4/4: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/tedxcu-event-2026-on-the-contrary" rel="nofollow">Save the date: TEDxCU</a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Events</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:23:34 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55942 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-16-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 16, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-16T09:56:48-07:00" title="Friday, January 16, 2026 - 09:56">Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:56</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2></h2> <div class="ucb-newsletter-section-article "> <div id="feature-article-thumbnail-0" class="feature-article-img"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-01/2025_Ralphie_Sculpturer7GA.jpg?h=01d7b08c&amp;itok=r6UmV-In" width="1200" height="800" alt="Ralphie sculpture with dramatic sunset in background"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="feature-article-title-0"> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/16/celebrating-150-cu-buffs-through-time-museum-exhibit-ceal-barry-plaza-dedication"> Celebrating 150: CU Buffs through time, museum exhibit, Ceal Barry Plaza dedication, Community Engagement Week, more </a> </h3> </div> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary" id="feature-article-summary-0"> <div>In 2026, CU Boulder celebrates 150 years. This anniversary provides our communities a rare chance to reflect on where we've been, examine where we are today and imagine the next big ideas that will shape our future. Stay tuned for more news and events throughout the year.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/WeatherTech_CDS_20230921_FM_010%20%281%29.jpg?h=c6980913&amp;itok=ypUvTkAN" alt="WeatherTech Cafe in the C4C"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/14/campus-coffee-and-tea-shops-fuel-your-semester"> Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your semester </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Looking for a place on campus to connect, unwind or just feel at home? CU Boulder’s coffee and tea shops are more than just places to grab a drink—they're where campus community happens. Explore different locations and discover your favorite spot.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Bike2Work.CC50.JPG?h=f03d1f75&amp;itok=VEoOx6xH" alt="campus community members biking on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/15/cu-boulder-earns-platinum-status-bicycle-friendly-university"> CU Boulder earns platinum status for 'bicycle-friendly university' </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/914"> Sustainability </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Big news for Buffs who love to ride: CU Boulder has been awarded platinum status as a Bicycle Friendly ³Ô¹ÏÍø by the League of American Bicyclists. This is the highest honor in the program and recognizes the campus as one of the best places in the country to bike.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/39572168640_a7af2dcf73_o%20%281%29.jpg?h=a44f5983&amp;itok=0Z9MJug6" alt="archives at CU Boulder"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/14/how-conquer-your-do-list-record-time-4-tips-archivist"> How to conquer your to-do list in record time: 4 tips from an archivist </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/34"> Mind &amp; Body </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The CU Boulder Archives surveyed 1,847 collections in under a year, improving the efficiency with which archivists can make collections visible and accessible to researchers. Behind the work was a simple, disciplined strategy—get tips for applying the same approach to your own life to conquer your to-do list like an archivist.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Safety</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-01/Stalking.jpg?h=1166b2a3&amp;itok=eAampHoG" alt="person stalking someone on their phone"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/12/3-things-everyone-should-know-about-stalking"> 3 things everyone should know about stalking </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Sometimes persistence can quickly turn into discomfort or fear when it's unwelcome. Here are a few things everyone should know about stalking behaviors.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class=" col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/b9406ad8b8e7b1768dce19da6f66b4e18c810441.png?h=d99bd095&amp;itok=rPEU_uam" alt="Chip at the rodeo"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/15/come-out-cu-night-stock-show-jan-23"> Come out for CU Night at the Stock Show Jan. 23 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/712"> General </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Gather with other CU fans to explore the Stock Show grounds and the night's pro rodeo. You won't want to miss the mutton busting! Ticket prices include a $1 donation to support student scholarships at CU Boulder. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/FACET-II_Valentina%26Robert.JPEG?h=d5fc4c7a&amp;itok=hLakvx-p" alt="scientists in the lab"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/16/cu-boulder-physicists-automate-plasma-alignment-next-generation-accelerators"> CU Boulder physicists automate plasma alignment for next-generation accelerators </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/6"> Science &amp; Technology </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>In a recent study, a team of physicists at CU Boulder demonstrated the ability to align a laser-ionized plasma source with the electron beam in an ultra-precise and automated way, paving the way for future developments in making plasma wakefield accelerators a reality.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Roman%20sculpture.jpg?h=a2169593&amp;itok=Iyt7BDoc" alt="Roman sculpture"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/14/scholar-explores-fantasy-law-empire-violence"> Scholar explores fantasy of law in an empire of violence </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/12"> Society, Law &amp; Politics </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>In a new book, CU Boulder classics professor Zach Herz focuses on the law, the bureaucrat and the Roman Empire.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Buff Bulletin Board</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8661" rel="nofollow">Student Arts Program submissions due Jan. 19</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8997" rel="nofollow">Student orgs: Apply for UMC office space, lockers by Feb. 15</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8994" rel="nofollow">The updated Gemmill Library on campus is open</a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Bulletins</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>In Case You Missed It</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/34819/" rel="nofollow">3 tips for commuting this winter</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55864" rel="nofollow">UMC dining options during construction</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55912" rel="nofollow">Know key academic dates for the spring semester</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55907" rel="nofollow">Test of alert system set for Jan. 20: What you need to know</a></p></div> </div> </div> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:56:48 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55927 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-14-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 14, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-14T10:50:00-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 10:50">Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:50</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/First_Snow__2025_PC_0312.jpg?h=790be497&amp;itok=ThJhoCcJ" alt="snow-covered branch"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/13/know-key-academic-dates-spring-semester"> Know key academic dates for the spring semester </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>With academic calendar changes that began in the fall and continue this spring semester, mark your calendar and track key dates. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/AdobeStock_1185788922.jpeg?h=790be497&amp;itok=oE2sPG20" alt="person checking smartphone outside"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/13/test-alert-system-set-jan-20-what-you-need-know"> Test of alert system set for Jan. 20: What you need to know </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Campus officials will conduct a CU Boulder alerts test, checking the university's systems for sending text messages, emails, social media posts, computer desktop alerts and website announcements in the event of emergencies. Learn more.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Gemmill%20Nameplate.jpg?h=c4de16b2&amp;itok=_K7sbukk" alt="Gemmill Library"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/13/gemmill-library-all-new-6-reasons-its-your-spring-study-hub"> Gemmill Library is all new. 6 reasons it's your spring study hub </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Gemmill Library reopened on Jan. 8. Grab a study space, browse the collection and make use of all the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries have to offer in this new and updated space. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/article-thumbnail/canvas-training-1500px_0.jpg?h=20b99d0f&amp;itok=Il7bHtjt" alt="OIT Canvas training session"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/13/start-year-academic-technology-training"> Start the year with academic technology training </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/954"> Tech Tips </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>For your Canvas courses, learn more about building assignments, integrating CUClickers and implementing advanced tools like the Cidi Labs DesignPLUS suite—with live and on-demand trainings offered by OIT.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/pexels-cottonbro-8572163.jpg?h=5bb10e34&amp;itok=aUtKES2-" alt="Man looking out a window in a high-rise building"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/13/secret-behind-successful-ceos-structured-thinking-beats-gut-instinct"> The secret behind successful CEOs: Structured thinking beats gut instinct </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/4"> Business &amp; Entrepreneurship </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>A new study of hundreds of chief executives suggests that methodical decision-making, not intuition, drives success.<br> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Smartphone.jpeg?h=76d97e1b&amp;itok=-Q_-2-d6" alt="Woman holds smartphone"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/14/earthquake-chip-new-tech-generates-tiny-waves-could-make-smartphones-smaller-faster"> An earthquake on a chip: New tech generates tiny waves, could make smartphones smaller, faster </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/6"> Science &amp; Technology </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>A team of engineers has developed a new device that works like a laser but, instead of light, generates incredibly small vibrations called surface acoustic waves.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/chancellor/2026/01/09/welcome-back-buffs-video-message-chancellor-schwartz" rel="nofollow">From the ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Welcome back, Buffs!</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8985" rel="nofollow"><span>Seeking study participants for Mars Rover Mission</span></a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55903" rel="nofollow">Reset and refresh: Build a routine that works for you</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/index.php/node/8984" rel="nofollow"><span>Recruiting participants for a flu vaccine and behavior experiment</span></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Events Calendar</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>1/15: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/live-from-antarctica-20" rel="nofollow">Live from Antarctica 2.0</a></p><p>1/15: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/on-campus-student-job-fair-spring26" rel="nofollow">On-Campus Student Job &amp; Professional Experience Fair</a></p><p>1/15: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-2026" rel="nofollow">Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2026</a></p><p>1/21: <a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/grad_student_connections_jan21" rel="nofollow">Grad Student Connections: Meet and Greet</a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Events</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:50:00 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55918 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-12-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 12, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-12T12:27:38-07:00" title="Monday, January 12, 2026 - 12:27">Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:27</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/First_Day_Class_PC_0160.jpg?h=b23112dc&amp;itok=lMAIVj6F" alt="students get back to their studies on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/12/19-things-do-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-and-more"> 19 things to do: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and more </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/922"> Things to Do </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>This week brings to campus the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, a winter housing fair, free movies, a party at The Connection, women's basketball, a game night and more.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Village%20Center_Grand%20Opening_20170124_017%20%281%29.jpg?h=a141e9ea&amp;itok=ZNg0Kk_C" alt="students eating at a dining center on campus"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/08/where-find-food-campus"> Where to find food on campus </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Staying fueled is an essential part of being a successful college student. You can find nutritious options at convenient dining locations across campus and a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as snacks on the go.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CU_Library_10_18_23-163.jpg?h=63d7dff6&amp;itok=vUdDCUpT" alt="Campus community members outside of Norlin Library"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/08/8-things-know-about-university-libraries-spring"> 8 things to know about the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries this spring </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>From study spaces to resources for your downtime—take advantage of these library resources and services this semester.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Screenshot%202025-12-23%20at%209.07.09%E2%80%AFAM.png?h=1e75c2a4&amp;itok=geG0CJix" alt="CU Boulder staff member cleaning up a fallen tree after wind event"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/09/cu-boulder-takes-proactive-measures-during-extreme-wind-events"> CU Boulder takes proactive measures during extreme wind events </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/952"> By the Numbers </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>As the Front Range recently faced two powerful wind events, CU Boulder officials coordinated action to protect the campus community and its infrastructure. Get a by-the-numbers on the impacts. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CASE_Buffalo.CC9_.jpg?h=9b34af30&amp;itok=Jkgq9beP" alt="snow-topped buffalo sculpture on the CASE building roof"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/12/cu-boulder-receives-prestigious-community-engagement-honor"> CU Boulder receives prestigious community engagement honor </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1008"> Celebrate </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder has earned the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a distinction reflecting the university's commitment to working with communities across the state and beyond.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-11/Ignite%20Conference_CISC_20231021_FM_002-Enhanced-NR.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&amp;itok=PAiAy-Ct" alt="Students pose for a photo at the Ignite Social Justice &amp; Leadership Conference "> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2025/12/03/submit-your-proposal-ignite-social-justice-leadership-conference"> Submit your proposal for the Ignite Social Justice &amp; Leadership Conference </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The Ignite Social Justice &amp; Leadership Conference is an annual one-day conference-style social justice program where students will learn, have dialogue, network and engage in a brave space together. Faculty, staff and student organizations are invited to participate by submitting a program proposal.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/campus.jpeg?h=642e04a2&amp;itok=qwG3mNJV" alt="Old Main building"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/12/reisher-scholars-program-launches-cu-boulder-42m-scholarships"> Reisher Scholars Program launches at CU Boulder with $4.2M in scholarships </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder will become the 10th institution in the state to offer the prestigious Reisher Scholars Program through The Denver Foundation, funded with a $4.2 million commitment to connect transfer and continuing students to scholarships.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/file-20251203-76-cdnq0f.jpg?h=d80b977a&amp;itok=XGWSdWWr" alt="variety of puffer jackets hanging on a rack"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/new-materials-old-physics-science-behind-how-your-winter-jacket-keeps-you-warm"> New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat in and let sweat out. Read from CU experts Longji Cui and Wan Xiong on The Conversation.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/STOCK%20biosciences%20lab%20040425.jpeg?h=cdcef113&amp;itok=hugkJo0l" alt="researcher in a bioscience lab"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/cu-boulder-pre-seed-investment-fuels-cancer-moonshot-spinout-illumen-therapeutics"> CU Boulder pre-seed investment fuels cancer 'moonshot' spinout Illumen Therapeutics </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/14"> Health </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>In an ongoing effort to bridge a pervasive investment gap in innovation funding, CU Boulder has awarded pre-seed funding to Illumen Therapeutics, developing cancer treatments based on discoveries from startup co-founder Roy Parker's lab at CU Boulder.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/55783/" rel="nofollow">Save the date—Three Minute Thesis Competition Jan. 29</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8987" rel="nofollow">How to connect to new Wi-Fi</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55849/" rel="nofollow">How can you make your resolutions stick?</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55858" rel="nofollow">Experience the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet Jan. 11–19</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55874" rel="nofollow">Jan. 29 event: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries—where research partnerships begin</a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>CU in the News</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p>Fox31 Denver: <a href="https://kdvr.com/news/local/dry-colorado-weather-not-a-reason-to-panic-yet-cu-boulder-professor/" rel="nofollow">Dry Colorado weather not a reason to panic yet: CU Boulder professor</a></p><p>KGNU: <a href="https://kgnu.org/cu-boulder-students-bring-us-a-collection-of-audio-stories/" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder Students Bring us a Collection of Audio Stories</a></p><p>Daily Camera: <a href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/12/14/cu-boulder-greenhouse-dinosaur-tree-wollemi-pine/" rel="nofollow">CU Boulder greenhouse acquires rare ‘dinosaur tree’ that dates back 91 million years</a></p><p><em>Subscription paywalls may apply.</em></p></div> </div> </div> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:27:38 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55905 at /today /today/newsletter/cbt-graduate-students/graduate-student-edition-jan-8-2026 <span>Graduate Student Edition - Jan. 8, 2026</span> <span><span>Greg B Swenson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-08T09:17:50-07:00" title="Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 09:17">Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:17</time> </span> Graduate Student Edition <div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2></h2> <div class="ucb-newsletter-section-article "> <div id="feature-article-thumbnail-0" class="feature-article-img"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-01/First_Snow__2025_PC_0208.jpg?h=a08290c6&amp;itok=oZK_qjnL" width="1200" height="800" alt="students walking on campus after the first snow of 2025"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="feature-article-title-0"> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/08/free-things-do-january"> Free things to do in January </a> </h3> </div> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/922"> Things to Do </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary" id="feature-article-summary-0"> <div>Welcome to the spring semester, Buffs! January brings a Lego Pride parade, the spring Be Involved Fair, a grad student meet-and-greet, ticket giveaways, career development workshops, the Neurodiversity Social, film screenings, a magic show and more.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Campus Community</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/CDH_UMCMarket2025_CA-6.jpg?h=a1e1a043&amp;itok=ElOIYzwB" alt="UMC Market"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/umc-dining-options-during-construction"> UMC dining options during construction </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Memorial Center is currently under construction, and dining options will be limited this spring. Here's what will be available.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Snow_Sunny_Campus_PC_0128.jpg?h=701707ee&amp;itok=ui-Y_TWy" alt="students walking on campus on a sunny, snowy day"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/07/make-most-living-boulder-winter"> Make the most of living in Boulder this winter </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1217"> CU Boulder Life </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Boulder is a beautiful place to live with fun entertainment, great food and outdoor adventures. Whether you're living in Boulder for the first time this winter or have been in town for a while, here are some tips for making the most of your time here. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/07/get-start-semester-canvas-tips"> Get start-of-semester Canvas tips </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/954"> Tech Tips </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Review important changes to iClicker's login for educators, new Classroom Capture features and updating Cidi Labs content, as well as Canvas-related tips, trainings and resources.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/Thriving%20101.jpg?h=e0d75455&amp;itok=-bYQE8Gb" alt="person on a surfboard"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/design-more-fulfilling-life-yourself-year"> Design a more fulfilling life for yourself this year </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/22"> Academics </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>CU Boulder's Thriving 101 course will empower you to confidently make meaningful changes in your life this year and create a life aligned with who you are at your core.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Events &amp; Exhibits</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-12/Warren%20K.%20Leffler%201963_0.jpg?h=e1d198e3&amp;itok=FEQuEQrp" alt="Martin Luther King Jr. leads the March on Washington"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2025/12/23/join-imagining-tomorrow-through-mlk-series"> Join in 'Imagining Tomorrow' through MLK series beginning Jan. 15 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/40"> Lectures &amp; Presentations </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Campus celebrations of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 15–20. The keynote will feature a moderated discussion with Ibram X. Kendi, leading anti-racist scholar and bestselling author. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-12/handshake%20photo%20small_0.png?h=5eef411c&amp;itok=2kmjXVEP" alt="collaborators shaking hands across a table with laptops"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2025/12/18/do-you-have-innovation-could-make-difference"> Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1000"> Workshops &amp; Seminars </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop can help you transform your concept into a successful venture. Apply for an upcoming session Jan. 22, Jan. 29 or Feb. 5. </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/2025_Ralphie_Sculpturer7GA.jpg?h=01d7b08c&amp;itok=X0m4zw7r" alt="Ralphie sculpture with dramatic sunset in background"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/join-inaugural-community-engagement-week-jan-27-29"> Join the inaugural Community Engagement Week Jan. 27–29 </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Part and parcel with CU Boulder's 150th anniversary is our campus's commitment to making a difference in the lives of Coloradans through campus-community partnerships. To share and celebrate, the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship will host CU Boulder's first-ever Community Engagement Week.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--newsletter-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h2> <div>Research Corner</div> </h2> <div class="row row-content"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2025-12/NY_NYE.jpg?h=15eec8ef&amp;itok=XRpwVCUX" alt="Confetti floats in the air with bright city lights in the background"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/05/curiosity-how-can-you-make-your-resolutions-stick"> CUriosity: How can you make your resolutions stick? </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/4"> Business &amp; Entrepreneurship </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Virtual badges and digital trinkets may sound silly, but they really can help you reach your goals, says marketing researcher Alix Barasch.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12 pb-4"> <div class="teaser-article-img px-2"> <img src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_square/public/2026-01/GalaxyMerger.png?h=51faf467&amp;itok=liNJlfTC" alt="Telescope image of a bright object in space"> </div> <h3> <a href="/today/2026/01/07/new-study-examines-gravitational-wave-mystery"> New study examines a gravitational wave mystery </a> </h3> <div class="article-teaser-meta"> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/18"> Space </a> </div> </div> <div class="article-summary"> <div>Ripples in space and time constantly churn through the universe, forming what's called the "gravitational wave background." A new study examines why these waves are so much bigger than scientists once predicted. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>Buff Bulletin Board</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8986" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Important: Check your fridge</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8987" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">How to connect to new Wi-Fi</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8985" rel="nofollow"><span>Seeking study participants for Mars Rover Mission</span></a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8984" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span>Recruiting participants for a flu vaccine and behavior experiment</span></a></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">More Bulletins</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-12"> <h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Title</div> <div>What We're Reading</div> </div> </h3> <div> <div class="visually-hidden">Newsletter Block Text</div> <div><p><a href="/today/node/55883" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Students nurture a heart to give back</a></p><p><a href="https://bulletin.colorado.edu/node/8983" rel="nofollow">Announcing the Masters of the Environment's 10th capstone partner cohort</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55882" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Spreading warmth: Students craft blankets for children in need</a></p><p><a href="/today/node/55884" rel="nofollow">We are water: How a Colorado community is reimagining its relationship with water</a></p></div> </div> </div> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:17:50 +0000 Greg B Swenson 55885 at /today