Graduate Student Edition - Sept. 25, 2024
Events & Exhibits
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov to speak Oct. 8
The student-run Distinguished Speakers Board will host chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov, perhaps best known for his famous chess matches against IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, at CU Boulder. Get tickets.
Join Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations Oct. 14 and 16
During campus celebrations, including a plenary session, community lunch and more, Indigenous scholars and leaders will share tribal knowledge and educate the campus community on issues and priorities that matter to regional, national and international Native and Indigenous communities.
Campus Community
Tips for staying healthy (and what to do if you get sick)
‘Tis the season for illnesses like the flu, common cold and COVID. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy this semester and things to do if you end up getting sick.
Research Updates
Introducing CUriosity: How old is beer?
If there’s anything that unites humans, it’s kicking back with a cool pint, says Travis Rupp, also known as the “Beer Archaeologist.†He weighs in on the age-old practice in the inaugural edition of CUriosity, a new series from CU Boulder Today.
After a suicide, more loved ones are seeking support online. Does it help or harm?
New CU Boulder research suggests that while bereavement support spaces like Reddit can be therapeutic, they can potentially traumatize users.
1 in 2 El Niño events could be extreme by mid-century
Climate change from greenhouse gas emissions could make extreme El Niño events more frequent, according to new research co-led by CU Boulder.
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