Graduate Student Edition - Nov. 22, 2024
Campus Community
Koa String Quartet wins graduate student competition
The College of Music’s current graduate string quartet in residence—violinists Kisa Uradomo and Leah Pernick, violist Thomas Chafe and bassist Heewon Lee—studies with the Takács Quartet and recently won $2,000 for its performance of works by Joseph Haydn and Kevin Lau as part of the Ekstrand competition.
How Frida Formann is mastering basketball and business
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s women’s basketball standout Frida Formann blends her competitive edge with strategic insights from her graduate studies in business analytics at the Leeds School of Business.
Life and space advice from astronaut Scott Kelly
On a recent visit to campus, Scott Kelly gave Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder aerospace students insights on space and life as an astronaut.
Research Updates
Introducing ‘UFO’ galaxies—the Milky Way’s dustier cousins
Deep in the universe lurk a population of mysterious, red galaxies that, until recently, were all but invisible to scientists. Now, astrophysicists at Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder have drawn on new observations to learn more about these objects.
What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.
More snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if we do something soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. However, a new INSTAAR study suggests this protective effect might be pushed up against its limits soon.
Events & Exhibits
Make plans for the Holiday Festival—performances Dec. 6–8
Immerse yourself in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting tradition of performances for all ages.
All you want for Christmas is brass? Feast your ears Dec. 14
Christmas bells won’t just be ringing—they’ll be swinging! The joyous sounds, sweet and clear, will come courtesy of the Boston Brass and the Brass All-Stars Big Band in a program filled to the brim with merriment and cheer.
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