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This week brings a study break, hot cocoa, a performance from the Philharmonia Orchestra, a Harry Styles-themed show, film screenings, the Climate Justice Kickback and more.

With finals coming up, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull shares advice and encourages students to take advantage of resources and events—be sure to stop by the Late Night Breakfast event in the UMC on Dec. 14.

The release of the latest Open Doors Report, which provides data on study abroad participation nationally, reveals how eager ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä students are to study abroad.

Whether you will be in Boulder for fall break or are traveling home, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs D’Andra Mull encourages students to prioritize self-care next week.

Sixteen teams of ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä faculty, researchers and graduate student innovators competed in this year’s Lab Venture Challenge. Judges from ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s entrepreneurial network heard Shark-Tank-style pitches over two nights.

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder hosted an investiture ceremony, where university leadership honored and recognized Vijay Khatri, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean for the Leeds School of Business, and Jason Thatcher, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Esteemed Chair, who will begin early next year.

The ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder transportation team has announced the winning names for the two newest electric Buff Buses. Find out what they are! The newbies will join two other e-buses that were previously named by campus nominators.

The Royal Thai Embassy’s Office of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation awarded Professor Noel Clark the 2023 Friend of Thai Science Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in STEM for the benefit of Thailand and humanity.

With help from National Geographic, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder alumnus Markos Scheer expands a kelp farm to include oysters, and he touts the economic and environmental benefits of the venture.

The university’s private Family and Medical Leave Insurance program will offer paid leave that, in combination with other leave types, can ensure more paid leave for employees facing a medical or family challenge. Learn more at Q&A sessions, offered through February.