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Penguin in the Southern Ocean

As the Southern Ocean heats up, the race is on to protect Antarctica’s marine life

June 6, 2023

As Earth’s atmosphere continues to warm, biodiversity in the global ocean is increasingly at risk. In this Q&A with Cassandra Brooks, we explain the importance of protecting the Southern Ocean in particular as the world races to conserve biodiversity across the globe.

The HIV virus, a retrovirus, under the microscope

Remnants of ancient virus may fuel ALS in people

June 6, 2023

An ancient, virus-like protein best known for its essential role in placental development may, when over-expressed, fuel ALS—aka Lou Gehrig's disease—and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to new research. The discovery opens the door to a new class of potential treatments.

Campus building framed by green trees in the summer

28 engineering students earn major NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

June 5, 2023

Twenty-eight CU Boulder engineering students have earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships for 2023.

A fleet of electric vehicles being charged simultaneously.

Postdoc leads research into decarbonization of transportation sector

June 5, 2023

A paper recently submitted to Nature Scientific Reports explores a scenario in which a 100%-electrified fleet of vehicles must attend to both ride requests submitted by customers and charging requests sent by a utility company during a period of high renewable energy generation.

interior of the CU Museum of Natural History

Nancy Stevens to lead CU’s natural history museum

June 5, 2023

Following a nationwide search, the Research & Innovation Office has announced the appointment of Nancy Stevens as the director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, effective Sept. 1.

Yoga class at the Rec

Free summer yoga classes available

June 5, 2023

Faculty and staff are invited to join free yoga classes this summer at the Rec Center, no membership required. Please register in advance.

Person donating blood at a CU Boulder blood drive

Staff Council to hold blood drive June 13–14

June 5, 2023

Not just for employees—join Staff Council at the Rec Center for World Blood Donor Day, where your donation can save up to three lives. There will be snacks and giveaways for all who attend.

A person sits in front of a laptop.

Final reminder: Review and save Google files by June 13

June 2, 2023

This is the final reminder to save Google files shared with you by alumni, retirees and no-longer-affiliated community members by June 13. On June 14, files shared by these affiliates will be deleted.

Person looking out at the mountains during a hike

Take advantage of vacation time

June 2, 2023

Scheduling vacation time offers many benefits, yet stepping away from work responsibilities can feel challenging for many people. While leaving work for a time can add extra stress and effort, there are steps you can take to ease the burden and feel confident and prepared to enjoy the break.

Person wearing yellow rubber boots and power washing the ground

Campus garages to close temporarily for cleaning

June 2, 2023

This summer, Parking and Transportation Services will be power washing parking garages. Specific garages will be closed for short periods of time. Check for dates and details.

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