Graduate Student Edition - May 18, 2021
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Events & Exhibits
There’s still time to register for the Endurance PhD Intensive
Get valuable insight on accountability styles, motivation techniques, a crash course on habits and more. All graduate students are invited to attend virtually May 24–26.Ìý
Campus Community
Introducing Alpine, our next high-performance computing system
Out of numerous suggestions, Alpine will be the name of CU's third-generation high performance computing infrastructure—representing the lofty goals of our hard-working research students, staff and faculty, as well as our beautiful mountain environment.
Podcast episode navigates uncertainty and the entrepreneurial hustle
Aggressive deadlines, emails at 4 a.m. and a sense of fearlessness: How do you make sense of the behaviors of some entrepreneurs? Hosts Brad Werner and Jeff York discuss with Associate Professor Greg Fisher of Indiana University.
Chancellor recognizes student-employee of the year and other 2020–21 nominees
Senior Hunter Sherraden was honored as this year's student-employee of the year during a virtual ceremony.
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 20
Take action to help improve the accessibility of our digital campus environment for people with disabilities. Learn more from the Digital Accessibility Office at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ.
Research News
How plankton hold secrets to preventing pandemics
Whether it’s plankton exposed to parasites or people exposed to pathogens, a host’s initial immune response plays an integral role in determining whether infection occurs and to what degree it spreads within a population, new ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ research suggests.
Pet trade may pose threat to bushbaby conservation
At night in southern Africa, primates called bushbabies emit "spooky" vocalizations that sound like crying children. What may be even spookier is the possible future these adorable creatures face.
Tips & Resources
Effective ways to volunteer after a natural disaster
Natural disasters can be unpredictable, and when they occur, how we respond to support the community can make all the difference. Here are some things to consider if you want to volunteer after a natural disaster.
How to get local produce this summer
Getting seasonal and local food is a great way to save money, eat healthy and support your local economy. Here are some tips for finding local food and produce this summer.
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