Paul Zaborac with a saxophone, Cecilia Lo-Chien Kao at piano, and Colleen White with a flute

Alumni launch the Scheherazade Music Festival

Dec. 13, 2023

Three College of Music alumni recently started the Scheherazade Music Festival—an incubator for innovation and connection through chamber music, pushing the art form forward and bringing performers, composers and audiences together.

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6 ways to spread joy over the holidays

Dec. 13, 2023

When we focus too much of our energy on holiday to-dos, we may miss out on the small moments that make the holiday season joyful. Here are some ways you can celebrate the little things and spread joy this holiday season.

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Staying or going: Winter break reminders

Dec. 12, 2023

Many campus services will be reduced throughout winter break, and most academic and administrative offices will be closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1. Whether you live on or off campus, are staying in Boulder or heading out of town, take a moment to review some reminders.

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6 things to do after a breakup

Dec. 12, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been with someone for a matter of weeks, months or years. The end of any relationship can be difficult. Here are a few tips that can help you cope with a breakup and move on in a healthy way.

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5 reasons to study abroad in the fall

Dec. 12, 2023

Oktoberfest, London Fashion Week, fall skiing and the chance to see the Northern Lights—check out Education Abroad's top reasons why the fall semester is one of the best times to study abroad.

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Faculty assembly hears priorities from provost, passes resolutions

Dec. 11, 2023

Wrapping up the semester, Provost Russell Moore outlined his 2023–24 priorities for the Boulder Faculty Assembly. Four resolutions were passed, including one supporting prioritizing climate change and sustainability actions and one supporting Israeli and Palestinian communities impacted by the war.

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Campus updates policies to change instructor titles, guide use of 5-year contracts

Dec. 11, 2023

Under two newly approved policies and a new state provision, CU Boulder faculty members who specialize in teaching will have new teaching professor titles. Additionally, a five-year contract is now the maximum multi-year appointment for specialized faculty on the teaching and clinical tracks.

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18 things to do: Chill with puppies, enjoy free breakfast, more

Dec. 11, 2023

This week brings zen garden building, showings of “Fight Club” and “Scrooged,” DIY stuffed animals, Late Night Breakfast, a coffee hour for queer grad students, Season of Light at Fiske and more.

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Last-minute tips for finals prep

Dec. 8, 2023

After a semester of hard work, finals are here. Check out these tips to help you with last-minute preparations so you can finish out the semester strong.

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CU Boulder researchers tapped by state to help improve emergency alerts

Dec. 8, 2023

New research from CU’s Natural Hazards Center will guide Colorado policymakers in understanding the state’s current alerting landscape and how to strengthen alert delivery for non-English speakers and people with disabilities. Public forums will be held Dec. 14.

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