Community Edition - Aug. 1, 2021
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Congressman Joe Neguse to discuss student advocacy Aug 4–5
The Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference will host Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse in conversation with student leaders to address the power of student advocacy in shaping policy on today’s most pressing higher education issues.
Hear pitches Aug. 4 from CU Boulder's top startups
After dedicating 12 weeks this summer to furthering their ventures, this year's Catalyze CU cohort will pitch to the public in a showcase event, or "demo day." All are welcome!
CU Night at the Rockies returns Aug. 6
The only thing better than a summer night at the ballpark is a summer night at the ballpark with Forever Buffs! Everyone is welcome to watch the Rockies play the Miami Marlins on Friday, Aug. 6, and join a pregame event at the Blake Street Tavern beforehand.
Research in Your Backyard
As delta variant threatens Colorado, vaccines can stop its spread
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is now behind nearly 90% of the cases in the state. Researchers from CU Boulder talk about this new player in the pandemic and whether vaccinated people should continue to wear masks in public.
A blood test for your body clock? It’s on the horizon
CU Boulder sleep researchers have found it's possible to determine the timing of a person's internal biological clock via a single blood draw. Ultimately, the findings could lead to personalized recommendations for when people should eat, sleep, exercise and take medications.
How fire today will impact water tomorrow
In light of recent Colorado fires, floods and landslides, CU Boulder Today spoke with environmental experts Fernando Rosario-Ortiz and Ben Livneh about how fire may shape the future of water in the West.
In Focus
Philip DiStefano, NCAA Board of Governors convene constitutional convention
CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano joined the rest of the NCAA Board of Governors in voting to convene a constitutional convention in November that could usher in major transformation for the NCAA.
Flora Duffy, a triathlon athlete and alumna, won a gold medal for Bermuda at the Summer Games. Colorado track and field alumna Morgan Pearson anchored Team USA to an Olympic Silver in the first-ever mixed triathlon relay. Follow along as several carry the torch of CU's proud history of Buffs at the Olympic Games.