Graduate Student Edition - Oct. 26, 2020
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Campus Community
5 ways to make the most of fall this year
The colors of changing leaves, chilly weather, Halloween—there’s a lot to love about the fall season in Colorado. From places to go and things to do, here are some ways to make the most of this fall season.
10 things to do this week: Ghost bike tour, New Venture Challenge kickoff, more
This week brings a de-stress check-in, Comedians In Your Kitchen, an event exploring Halloween traditions, a workshop for international graduate students, Drag Queen Costume Bingo and more.
Check out the new class registration guide in Buff Portal
Get ready to register for spring classes and check out Buff Portal’s updated class registration guide.
Noted chemist to focus on renewable energy research, education as new RASEI head
Noted organic chemist Seth Marder has been named the new director of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, one of several affiliated with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder, effective July 2021.
Events & Exhibits
Join a fireside chat with Denver councilwoman Candi CdeBaca
Join the University of Colorado Law School on Oct. 29 for a virtual fireside chat with Candi CdeBaca, who is known as a prominent voice in social justice issues such as the criminalization of poverty, environmental racism and the displacement of Denver's Black and brown communities.
Watch the chamber music showcase's performance online on Nov. 6
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder chamber music program will present small student ensembles in concert for an unforgettable performance of classic and modern chamber works.
Lil Yachty to host live painting, Q&A session with students Nov. 13
Program Council is excited to announce The Joy of Painting event, where Lil Yachty will guide attendees through the process of creating a painting while answering questions provided by students.
Research News
Tiny moon shadows may harbor hidden stores of ice
Finding the ingredients for a hot shower on the moon may have gotten a lot easier, new research suggests.
Pufferfish-inspired robot could improve drone safety
Drone crashes are becoming more common than ever before. Engineers at the ATLAS Institute have built a robot that comes with its own inflatable "airbag."