Online Safe Exchange Zone on the south side of the Public Safety Building

CU Boulder offers safe zone for finalizing online transactions

Nov. 6, 2019

Did you know there's a location on campus for buyers and sellers using websites such as Craigslist to safely complete transactions? The area is open to students, employees and the general public.

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It doesn’t have to be awkward: How to discuss STIs with your partner

Nov. 5, 2019

Did you know the most common symptom is no symptom at all? Sexually transmitted infections can be a difficult topic to discuss with partners, but it’s important to talk about. Get tips on starting the conversation.

Postdoctoral researcher Emily Fusco researching invasive grasses and their effect on wildfires

Study finds invasive grasses promote wildfires

Nov. 4, 2019

CIRES and CU Boulder Earth Lab research finds that in places across the country, cheatgrass and at least seven other non-native grasses can increase wildfire risk as much as climate change does.

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How to build a stronger relationship with your graduate advisor

Nov. 4, 2019

The relationship you have with your graduate advisor is probably different than the one you had during your time as an undergrad, as advisors play a key role in supporting your success and mentoring graduate students. Here are some ways you can build a stronger relationship with your advisor.

Cheesman Dam spills water down its spillway, a 220-foot high wall of boulders, in June 2019. Photo: Denver Water.

CU researchers recognized with 3 governor’s awards for high-impact research

Oct. 31, 2019

CO-LABS has announced the winners of the 2019 Colorado Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research, and CU Boulder researchers contributed to all three winning projects.

An artist's imagining of an ancient relative of today's rhinoceroses splashing through a stream next to turtles and fish in the Yukon.

Ancient rhinos roamed the Yukon

Oct. 31, 2019

Paleontologists have used modern tools to identify the origins of a few fragments of teeth found more than four decades ago by a schoolteacher in the Yukon.

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Do good and earn rewards with PIPs

Oct. 31, 2019

Did you know you could earn gift cards and discounts when you recyclen or refill your water bottle? With the Positive Impacts Points program faculty, staff and students are rewarded for actions that benefit the environment, personal well-being and the community.

person riding bike at night with no lights

Biking after dark? Get safety tips

Oct. 30, 2019

As we say goodbye to daylight saving time and head into the shorter days of winter, make sure your bicycle is equipped with the right bike lights to keep you safe. Learn more.

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3 tips to minimize stress in relationships

Oct. 29, 2019

When stress levels spike, our relationships are first in line to feel the impact. It's important to know how to interrupt the effects of stress before it spreads to other areas of your life.

person driving in car with smartphone docked on dashboard

4 tips to help you safely arrive at your destination

Oct. 23, 2019

Every year, car crashes in the U.S. injure more than 3 million people and kill more than 32,000. Many of these crashes are preventable. Learn more to protect yourself and others on the road.

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