Author Archives | Kristin Oh

DACA: Isaac’s story

DACA provides opportunities for millions. The CUI interviewed one person and the opportunities they received from DACA. By Kristin Oh

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Diverse groups protest at Women’s March in Denver

On the one year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, thousands gather in Denver for second annual Women’s March. By Kristin Oh

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How ‘locker room talk’ influences American culture discussed during Conference on World Affairs

A panel discussed the prevalence of sexual assault in America and ways to change the culture and counter the phenomenon. By Kristin Oh

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Korean American student group aims to find community for ethnic minorities

Clubs such as the Korean American Student Association help minority students find a community on campus. By Kristin Oh

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Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, executive director of higher education for the state, visits CU Boulder

The new executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education spoke about improving Colorado’s colleges for all. By Kristin Oh

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13th Brakhage Symposium at CU Boulder shines light on filmmakers at home and abroad

The Stan Brakhage Center at CU Boulder hosts free screenings of experimental films, and hosted a symposium last weekend. By Joshua Spielman

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TRANSforming Gender: A dialogue surrounding human rights

Author Willy Wilkinson shared a personal perspective on trans identity at the 11th Annual TRANSforming gender conference. By Heidi Harris

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Elle Hearns: Transforming transgender in America

Activist Elle Hearns spoke on transgender rights and how allies can help at CU’s Wolf Law building on Saturday. By Maris Westrum

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Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks at CU about what it means to be a leader

The former secretary of defense spoke on the traits of a good leader in the first of CU’s new Leadership Speaker Series. By Heidi Harris

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Author Tessa Zimmerman’s guide to coping with anxiety

Tessa Zimmerman talks about her new book and anxiety in the U.S. with our news editor. By Kristin Oh

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