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Top IT tips for the new semester

Jan. 19, 2017

It’s a new semester, which brings with it new opportunities to tap into CU Boulder’s IT offerings. If you’re lucky, maybe you received some new technology over the holidays. For you, we have tips to connect and protect those new devices. But even if you didn’t get a new laptop, iPhone or Xbox, this semester will bring new learning challenges and new reasons to put these IT resources to work for you.

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Libraries announce change to off-campus access for ACS publications

Jan. 19, 2017

Following a number of use violations, the University Libraries have recently made a change to off-campus access for the American Chemical Society (ACS) publications, which will no longer be accessible using the campus VPN.

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Healthy Buffs: Opting for optimism

Jan. 18, 2017

Research shows that college students who participate in learned optimism, the idea that we can teach ourselves to overcome negative thoughts, experiences less depression, anxiety and improved health and wellness. Ready to give it a try?

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program | Be Curious. Be Collaborative. Be Creative.

New UROP funding available for babyÖ±²¥app grants

Jan. 18, 2017

Tenure-track babyÖ±²¥app and full-time instructors at CU Boulder can support undergraduates in research, scholarly and creative activities through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Recent changes have simplified the process by which babyÖ±²¥app can apply for various grants.

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Discover your strengths with StrengthsQuest workshops

Jan. 18, 2017

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in free professional development workshops based on the StrengthsQuest assessment. Participants will discover and learn to use their natural talents for both personal and professional development.

Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Robert Boswell

From VC Boswell: Enhancing our community

Jan. 18, 2017

Positive change in the CU Boulder community will require continuous effort and struggle. It is on us to make our community everything we desire and know it can be, starting with individual action and outreach.

Accessibility for all learners

Universal Design: Instructional resources for designing accessible content

Jan. 18, 2017

CU Boulder offers a host of universal design resources and services to help ensure content is accessible for all learners. As a new semester starts, these are the tools, services and learning opportunities instructors and content developers will find most useful.

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New service automatically converts content to accessible format

Jan. 18, 2017

As part of CU's commitment to an accessible campus environment, OIT now offers SensusAccess, an online service that allows anyone with a @colorado.edu email address to upload content and have it automatically converted to an accessible document type.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: Taking a stand against discrimination

Jan. 17, 2017

At this time of year, we celebrate the vision, accomplishments and ultimately the life of Martin Luther King Jr., who inspired a nation to stand up against racism and discrimination. Help CU take steps toward creating a welcoming community that embraces inclusion, diversity and respectful dialogue.

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Bounce Back from academic alert, recovery or probation

Jan. 17, 2017

Many of us struggle at some point during our academic career, whether it’s with balancing rigorous coursework and social distractions, adjusting to life on our own, personal or medical challenges or shifting our focus. Whatever the reason, the Bounce Back program is here to help students recover and get back on track.

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