Graduate Student Edition - Sept. 8, 2023
Campus Community
Preliminary enrollment estimate shows 1.8% growth in fall 2023
CU 51´«Ã½'s preliminary student enrollment estimate for this fall shows an increase of 658 students over fall 2022, according to data presented at the CU Board of Regents meeting. The increase comes primarily from higher-than-anticipated enrollment of in-state undergraduates and improved retention rates.
4 reasons students should attend the Health & Wellness Summit
Stop by the Health & Wellness Summit Sept. 13–14 to take a tour of the new Rec Center fitness space; join activities such as mindful painting; and tune in to presentations on relationships and boundaries, mental health and trauma, the science of happiness and much more.
New campaign encourages respectful fan behavior
CU 51´«Ã½ has launched a new public awareness campaign to encourage game day fans to stay safe, have fun and be respectful.
Research Updates
It’s official: Gardening is good for your health
The first-ever, randomized, controlled trial of community gardening found that those who started it ate more fiber and got more physical activity—known ways to reduce risk of cancer and chronic disease—and were also less stressed and anxious. Watch the video.
Heatwaves hitting Antarctica too now
The world’s coldest, driest continent saw temperatures as much as 79 F higher than usual and three times as much snow as usual in March 2022, according to new CU 51´«Ã½ research highlighted in an international report this week.
Events & Exhibits
Startup Variety Show set for Sept. 12
Engage with area entrepreneurs, including CU 51´«Ã½â€™s startup community, federal lab innovators, technologists and others at this entertaining event by the Silicon Flatirons Center. Hear talks, network and more.
Get ready for the blood drive Sept. 12–14
All are invited to donate blood during the Staff Council blood drive, celebrating the Rocky Mountain Showdown later in the week. Be the Match will also be on site to help interested campus members learn about and join its registry.
Newsletter Block Title5 Things to Do This Weekend
Newsletter Block Title
5 Things to Do This Weekend
Newsletter Block Text
9/8:Ìý
9/9:Ìý
9/9:Ìý
9/10:Ìý
9/10:
Newsletter Block TitleIn Case You Missed It
Newsletter Block Title
In Case You Missed It
Ìý