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Fernbach receives grant to study cognitive basis of extremism

March 10, 2017

What makes us argue so heatedly over things we know so little about? Philip Fernbach, assistant professor of marketing at Leeds School of Business, has received a grant to conduct research exploring how to improve public discourse.

Professor Valerie Otero teaches physics class

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ honored for graduating six physics teachers in 2015–16

March 10, 2017

The Physics Teacher Education Coalition recently announced CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's induction into The 5+ Club, a group of institutions recognized for graduating five or more physics teachers in a given year.

Tim Hogan and Dina Clark at the Museum of Natural History herbarium

Pushing Boundaries: Plant hunters are the pioneers of Colorado botany

March 10, 2017

The CU Museum of Natural History herbarium houses more than a half-million grasses, flowers, lichens and mosses—regarded as one of the most important natural history repositories in western North America.

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Erickson-England named new director of FSAP

March 9, 2017

Paulette Erickson-England, a licensed clinical social worker, has been named the new director of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), which is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community.

Education Abroad students overlook Prague, Czech Republic

Education Abroad extending deadlines for many summer, fall programs

March 9, 2017

Want to go abroad, but struggling to finish an application? Don’t panic! Education Abroad is extending deadlines for several programs, so there’s still time to plan for the experience of a lifetime! New deadlines extend through March 13.

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Three overnight Baseline Road closures planned for March

March 9, 2017

As the Baseline Road Underpass Project nears completion, three overnight closures of Baseline Road and other temporary travel impacts have been planned for March 9 through 12 and March 17 through 19. Commuters should allow for extra travel time and may wish to consider alternate routes.

CUPA-HR award recipients

HR staff Harrison, Nelson win regional awards

March 9, 2017

On Feb. 26, Department of Human Resources employees Chrissy Harrison and Kenny Nelson received awards for transformative HR work and emerging leadership in higher education from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).

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Colorado Supreme Court ruling changes seized-marijuana policies for law enforcement

March 9, 2017

In late January, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers cannot return marijuana that has been seized during the course of law enforcement duties, including both recreational and medical marijuana.

Alana Valladares poses with her books in front of the School of Education building

Donate your children’s books now through March 17

March 9, 2017

On behalf of a thoughtful 4th grader, the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ School of Education is hosting a book drive for neighboring school, University Hill Elementary. Please help support our friend Alana Valladares’ cause by donating your new or gently used children’s books in Spanish or English by March 17.

Two students chat sitting on lawn

'Don't Ignore It' website launched

March 9, 2017

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) has launched a new website for learning more about support services, reporting options and skills for addressing harassment, discriminatory actions, unwanted sexual behavior, abusive relationships and stalking.

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