Student Edition - May 6, 2021
Campus Community
Outstanding grad seeks common ground on climate and elsewhere
Renae Marshall, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding Graduate for spring 2021, produced an “impressive”thesis examining the fate of more than 700 decarbonization bills in the past five years.
Outstanding undergraduate awards go to several in engineering college
Every semester, we recognize students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science who have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities during their undergraduate careers. Students may be nominated by faculty, staff or their fellow students.
Research News
Still hesitant to get the shot? 7 COVID vaccine concerns addressed
Some worry the science was rushed. Others question whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Here's what Teresa Foley, a teaching professor of distinction in integrative physiology, tells students, acquaintances and family who are hesitant.
Events & Exhibits
Examining presidential character, the question of leadership—join May 19
The Conference on World Affairs will present a virtual discussion—free and open to all—between CU President Mark Kennedy and Lara Brown, director and associate professor at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University.
Bipartisanship-friendship series to feature Diana DeGette, Fred Upton May 10
From two sides of the aisle, Reps. Diana DeGette and Fred Upton are known for their work together on successful health care legislation. Join a discussion about their friendship as they engage in a wide-ranging conversation about issues on which they agree, disagree and half-agree.
Exploring transformative silence and protest—A talk May 18
In this Colorado Law Talk, Professor Deborah Cantrell will explore the current landscape of heightened social protest and consider whether and how the law matters to social activists.