Photograph of Tent. (Artist Unknown, n.d.) As world happenings and events compound upon one another to create an atmosphere of uncertainty, it has become ever more important that we take special care to ensure that we are keeping our bodies and minds healthy. We all have different ways of coping...
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Reaching fluency in a foreign language may seem like a complicated endeavor, only attainable to those who have some natural knack for picking up foreign tongues. Luckily, this is not at all the case. All around the world, people of all walks of life and intellectual proclivities pick up multiple...
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Dr. Schwartz & family enjoying a hike in Steamboat Tell us a little bit about yourself! My name is Jenny Schwartz. I grew up in Boulder and went to Boulder High. I went away for college and grad school and ultimately found my way back here (according to local legend,...
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There is no denying it: new challenges continue to arise as CU affiliates progress into the Fall 2020 semester. For educational faculty, maintaining engaging and supportive learning environments may be proving difficult. For custodians and campus employees, keeping all the facilities clean and safe is an immense task. And for...
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Just this past week, on Tuesday (9/8) and Wednesday (9/9), dozens of CU Boulder students and faculty came together to participate in the CU Scholar Strike supported by DiversifyCUNow. In short, the CU Scholar Strike was an opportunity for professors and faculty to disrupt their everyday tasks and host a...
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It's that time again; SciTalks are back! Tune in below to learn more about the approaching SciTalk with Dr. Schwartz. What is it? For those who don't know, SciTalks are casual gatherings where CU professors discuss a scientific topic of choice with students. Dr. Schwartz's SciTalk will be encompassing the...
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Zoe Boiarsky Chair Zoe Boiarsky is currently a junior double majoring in Spanish and Portuguese Literature and Culture and Geography – Environment Society. She is also perusing a minor in Studio Art. Zoe spends a lot of her time on campus participating in different extracurriculars such as Student Ambassadors. She...
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As June draws to a close, so too does the chance to vote in the Colorado 2020 primary elections. Although delving into the world of politics may not be easy, it remains important that each of our voices be heard and acknowledged by our governing institutions. To help traverse the...
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In the wake of recent events, many of you are likely attuned to the systemic racism that plagues our nation. The outlets of such injustice--including police brutality--are sinister and have occurred for far too long. At this time, we believe the lives of George Floyd and all other victims of...
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As we await the end of Colorado's "stay-at-home" order in the coming weeks, time seems to be travelling unbelievably slowly. This, partnered with many students' worries about final exams, may be adding to a shared rise in stress levels. Thankfully, there are dozens of different tools and resources out there...
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Resources for learning about the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Update: It has come to the attention of the Student Advisory...
Writing an Honors Thesis in Ecological Biology: Louis Balas
This week we interviewed Louis Balas about his experience...
Recap of the Honors Sidewalk Symposium
Dear Honors Scholars, This past Friday, April 21st 2023,...