Graduate Student Edition - Oct. 13, 2023
From rockets that reach the edge of Earth’s atmosphere to a historic journey to the moon’s South Pole, a landmark year for space exploration is coming for CU Boulder.
Faculty Takes
The how and what of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Longstanding conflicts and the latest Israel-Hamas war have recent and deep historical roots. Hilary Falb Kalisman gives her take on how things escalated, political and regional contexts, policy implications and more.
How Hamas got around Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system
How did so many Hamas missiles penetrate Israel’s state-of-the-art air defense system? CU Boulder aerospace engineer Iain Boyd explains on The Conversation.
Campus Community
CU Boulder researchers, police build on framework for violence prevention
A new grant allows the CU Boulder Police Department and the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence to partner with state agencies on innovative strategies focused on threat assessment and data collection.
How to get ready for game day
The Buffs take on the Utah Utes on Saturday at Folsom Field. Whether you’re on campus for the game, attending a watch party or cheering from home, here are some tips to get ready for game day.
Events & Exhibits
Community over commercialization—A panel discussion Oct. 24
As part of Open Access Week, the University Libraries are bringing together a panel of local and global scholars to offer their perspectives on the importance of community-led open infrastructure. Learn more and plan to attend.
State constitutional law—missing from most law school curricula: A lecture Oct. 26
Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna will address the historical and continued importance of state constitutions in the protection of civil, criminal and environmental rights, especially considering the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision and the existential threat of climate change. This talk is free and open to the public.
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