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Presenting tomorrow’s leaders: The class of 2023

May 3, 2023

Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.

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Fact or fiction? New sci-fi series Extrapolations explores a climate-changed future

May 3, 2023

Black Mirror meets Don’t Look Up in Apple TV’s dystopian drama about living through climate change impacts. Not for the faint of heart, Extrapolations depicts a future with rising temperatures, sea levels and global tensions—all mostly within the realm of possibility, according to CU experts.

Chip in regalia to join others in celebrating Commencement . (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Attention graduates: Do you know about affinity celebrations and legacy cords?

May 2, 2023

Affinity groups hold special recognition ceremonies for graduates. Find yours and plan to join, wearing your special stole. There are also first-generation stoles for first-generation graduates and legacy cords for students whose parents, stepparents or grandparents attended CU «Ƶ. Learn more about each of these traditions!

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Machine learning helps scientists identify the environmental preferences of microbes

May 2, 2023

Researchers have figured out a way to predict bacteria’s environmental pH preferences from a quick look at their genomes, using machine learning. Led by experts at CU «Ƶ, the new approach promises to help guide ecological restoration efforts, agriculture and even the development of health-related probiotics.

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Professional development opportunities open for registration

May 2, 2023

Learning opportunities are available in a variety of workplace topics, including management skills, inclusive practices and personal productivity. Plan the expertise you’d like to build with sessions on everything from “getting things done” to “seven habits of highly effective people” and more.

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Refresh and recharge with the University Libraries’ new nap pods

May 2, 2023

Need a study or work break? Refresh and recharge with one of the University Libraries’ nap pods, available at the Norlin Library and the Gemmill Engineering, Mathematics & Physics Library.

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Ways to gain professional experience this summer

May 2, 2023

It’s not too late to take advantage of opportunities to gain professional experience this summer. Even if you don’t have an internship lined up, you can still use your time to expand your skills and enhance your resume.

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Apply by June 15 for summer tuition assistance

May 1, 2023

The tuition assistance benefit is a ticket to affordable, quality education for employees or their dependents. The summer application window is open through June 15 for CU «Ƶ employees.

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Open enrollment ends at 5 p.m. Friday

May 1, 2023

Benefits-eligible CU «Ƶ employees have the final word on their benefits choices for the 2023-24 plan year—until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, when selections are due. All open enrollment selections must be submitted in the employee portal by this time.

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Photos: Campus Kids Day comes with cuteness overload

May 1, 2023

Staff Council’s Campus Kids Day on April 27 brought family fun for employees and their little ones. Special attractions at the Rec Center included Chip, activity tables, ice skating, pizza and more.

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