Student Edition - March 30, 2020
Campus Community
9 things to do this week: Career fair prep and more
From virtual campus events to quarantine-friendly activities, we’ve got you covered with things to do this week.Ìý
6 startup teams to compete in New Venture Challenge championships
Vying for up to $100,000 in prizes, six teams will participate in the virtual NVC championships April 7, including a startup that can help detect illness before symptoms appear and more.
Tips & Resources
Tips for succeeding in online classes
CU Boulder has officially transitioned to online learning as of Monday, March 16. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the changes in course structure, you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you succeed in your online classes.
How to prepare for virtual career fairs
Whether you’re looking for an internship or a job after graduation, career fairs are a great way to make progress in your search. Here are some tips for making the most of virtual career events this semester.
Research News
In politics and pandemics, Russian trolls use fear, anger to drive clicks
A new CU Boulder study shows that Facebook ads developed and shared by Russian trolls around the 2016 election were clicked on nine times more than typical social media ads. The authors say the trolls are likely at it again, as the 2020 election approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic wears on.
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