Student Edition - Feb. 11, 2022
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Student Will Loughlin is a rare walk-on scholarship winner
Will Loughlin, a senior in computer science, went from being a lacrosse player with a passion for intramural basketball to being a walk-on for the CU's men's basketball team—the first time this has happened in at least 12 years.
Regents honor distinguished professors, get culture survey updates, more
On the first day of its two-day meeting, the CU Board of Regents recognized distinguished professors, approved plans for phase two of renovations to the Fleming Building and received preliminary data from the Campus and Workplace Culture Surveys. Read details.
Seeing science all around us: How you can find it
Let's face it: A lot of people just don't understand science. But Melanie Peffer, a researcher and professor, says biology doesn't have to be as scary as you think it is. Tune in for CU on the Weekend Feb. 12.
News Headlines
Tips to avoid your ex on social media this Valentine’s Day
Did you just see a Facebook “memory” of your ex from Valentine’s Day…three years ago, and now you’re bummedor just annoyed? Blame the algorithms, says Anthony Pinter, a teaching assistant professor in CU Boulder's ATLAS Institute.
What Super Bowl ads can teach us about ourselves: Q&A with Kelty Logan
From Coke's “I'd like to teach the world to sing” in 1972 to Apple's iconic launch in 1984 to this year's raucous, carefree humor, Super Bowl ads reflect who we are as a culture—or what we'd like to be. Take a look back and forward with advertising industry veteran Kelty Logan.
Spreading love to singles on Valentine’s Day: Q&A with Peter McGraw
In this Q&A, McGraw shares what it is that makes Valentine’s Day nauseating for singles, how single people can live their best lives and how we all can better support people, no matter their relationship status.
Events & Exhibits
Inclusive Sports Summit set for Feb. 16
Free and open to the entire campus community, this summit is designed for participants to learn about equity and how it impacts athletes, being an ally, addressing inequities and connecting with campus resources for support. Register now and plan to attend!
Beloved Community Day Feb. 14: You're invited to participate in acts of kindness
The Center for the Study of the Prevention of Violence,Naropa University and the city of Boulderinvitethe community tocreate a ripple of hope, love and care that reminds us why it is good to be alive, to be human, to be here now.
T9Hacks Feb. 18–19: Confidence in coding
T9Hacks kicks off this year with an in-person event. The seventh-annual hackathon promotes interest in creative technologies, coding, design and making among college women, nonbinary individuals and other groups that are underrepresented in technical fields.
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