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Should I be laughing at this?

Aug. 14, 2023

In a recent defense of strong comic immoralism, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø doctoral student Connor Kianpour discusses the philosophy of humor and the intellectual value of studying the humor we’re not sure we should laugh at.

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Join the Center for Teaching and Learning fall intensive Aug. 23–25

Aug. 14, 2023

The Fall Intensive Educator's Workshop Series is designed to help graduate students and new faculty teach at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø, provide opportunities for professional development in postsecondary education and explore nonacademic jobs. Join for a single workshop or the full series.

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Principal Investigator Academy launches Aug. 25 for new, early-career faculty

Aug. 14, 2023

Faculty new to the university’s creative work, research and scholarly community are invited to join the Principal Investigator Academy’s virtual kickoff on Aug. 25. Please register to attend.

Young Russian girl wearing military uniform and medals carrying soldier's portrait during anniversary celebration of Victory Day

Russia retools Soviet propaganda against Ukraine, expert says

Aug. 11, 2023

In her master’s thesis, Daria Molchanova highlights how the current Russian regime is making use of Soviet narratives and symbols to justify its war with Ukraine.

Lisa Dilling

CIRES’ Lisa Dilling transitions to work on climate action

Aug. 11, 2023

After nearly two decades working in environmental research at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Lisa Dilling, a CIRES fellow and environmental studies professor, is moving into further climate action with the Environmental Defense Fund.

Summer Precollege Bridge Program students

Bridging first-generation students to the university

Aug. 11, 2023

Marking its ninth year, the summer Precollege Bridge Program continues its commendable role in guiding students toward their CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø journey. Since its inception, the program has engaged 172 precollege alumni.

Briana Indahl working in the lab

Briana Indahl awarded early-career NASA fellowship

Aug. 11, 2023

Briana Indahl, a researcher in the solar and stellar science division at LASP, has been named a recipient of the Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship, a prestigious award from NASA that recognizes early-career researchers with innovative ideas.

Employees volunteer during move-in

Fall Welcome parking and event reminders

Aug. 11, 2023

About 8,000 new students and their families will arrive on campus the week of Aug. 21, marking the start of Fall Welcome. Here’s what faculty and staff need to know to get ready.

People dig in a long along a riverbank as snow falls

Tiny ‘ice mouse’ survived Arctic cold in the age of dinosaurs

Aug. 10, 2023

Roughly 73 million years ago, dinosaurs like tyrannosaurs and hadrosaurs lived among conifer trees in northern Alaska. The region was also home to a much smaller creature—a tiny mammal that weathered months of darkness and freezing temperatures in the winter.

Members from CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Department of Strategic Relations and Communications holding awards at the 2023 PRSA Gold Pick Award ceremony.

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø wins 4 PRSA gold, 3 silver awards

Aug. 10, 2023

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø recently won four gold and three silver awards for exceptional work in the communications field, including recognition for the CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø Today digital newsletter, a mental health article and media projects on the topics of health and space.

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