Community Edition - Dec. 8, 2023
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African royalty fashion show to take center stage Dec. 9
Dress to impress and join the African Student Association for its first African Royalty Fashion Show, a night of culture meant to educate, enlighten and embrace African elegance and diversity.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Night at the Stock Show set for Jan. 19
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Night at the Stock Show brings a black-and-gold twist to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s annual National Western Stock Show festivities. Explore the grounds during the day and cheer on the pro rodeo by night.
In Focus
Human rights climate commitments released in Dubai
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder was a key partner in the development of a set of human rights climate commitments released at COP28 in Dubai. The commitments stem from the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit held on campus in December 2022.
A connection that crosses 250 miles
Grand Junction and Boulder sit on opposite sides of the Continental Divide. As far apart as these cities are, they’re brought together by a commitment to water conservation, as years of heavy drought dwindle the state’s water supply.
Research in Your Backyard
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder researchers tapped by state to help improve emergency alerts
New research from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Natural Hazards Center will guide ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ policymakers in understanding the state’s current alerting landscape and how to strengthen alert delivery for non-English speakers and people with disabilities. Public forums will be held Dec. 14.
Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically—but the same is true of Christmas
Assimilation no doubt played a role in making Hanukkah the commercialized holiday it is today. But other factors shaped the modern festival, too, says ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ expert Samira Mehta. Read more on The Conversation.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ economic outlook: Slowing growth in a turbulent economy
Despite persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, a worker shortage and slowing consumer spending, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s economy should remain resilient in 2024, according to the Business Economic Outlook released by the Leeds School of Business.Â
Reducing gender inequality, one biodegradable menstrual pad at a time
Through his nonprofit, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Associate Professor of philosophy Ajume Wingo is providing sanitary pads and menstrual education in his home country, Cameroon.