cwa – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com University of Colorado Boulder Student News Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:49:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 https://cuindependent.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-CUILOGO-white-mini-32x32.png cwa – CU Independent https://cuindependent.com 32 32 Environment-focused CWA panels discuss issues, innovations https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/20/environment-cwa-issues-innovations/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:45:30 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92851 Speakers shared discoveries from research and ideas and for tackling a wide range of environmental problems. By Hank Graham

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]]> Technology literacy highlighted as a powerful tool at CWA https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/19/technology-literacy-highlighted-powerful-tool-cwa/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:32:40 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92875 Panelists emphasized the importance of understanding trends in AI, net neutrality and cryptocurrency. By Robert Tann

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]]> U.S. healthcare needs a revamp, says CWA panelists https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/18/health-needs-a-revamp-says-cwa-panelists/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:14:06 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92784 Panelists urged attendees to get informed on issues facing healthcare costs, sustainable food and access to treatment. By Mia Gallegos

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]]> Opinion: “If you’re not pissed off, you’re not paying attention” https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/17/opionion-if-youre-not-pissed-off-youre-not-paying-attention/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:10:57 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92790 Aly Raisman delivers a much needed opinion, urging us to pay attention to sexual assault at the Conference of World Affairs. By Lauren Ogg

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]]> CWA: ‘Dialogue Between the Real and the Surreal’ questions reality https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/17/cwa-dialogue-between-the-real-and-the-surreal-questions-reality/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:26:59 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92772 A panel of unique speakers at the Conference on World Affairs prompts discussion about questioning reality. By Ashlyn Rooney

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]]> Domestic divisions and complex foreign relations untangled at CWA https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/15/cwa-politics-deep-divisions-at-home-and-complexity-for-us-foreign-relations/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 14:15:45 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92748 Political panels at the Conference on World Affairs discussed divisions within U.S. parties and civil unrest abroad. By John Fitzmaurice

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]]> Aly Raisman condemns organizations which hid Nassar’s misconduct https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/14/aly-raisman-speaks-at-cu/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:27:45 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92758 The U.S. Olympic gymnast shared her recent advocacy efforts against sexual abuse and emphasized the need for justice. By Mia Gallegos

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]]> CWA marked by priced keynote, discrimination settlement https://cuindependent.com/2018/04/13/2018-cwa-priced-keynote-discrimination-settlement/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:26:31 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=92754 This year's Conference on World Affairs reflected a few changes since Director John Griffin took office in 2015. By Kim Habicht

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]]> John Huston at Conference on World Affairs: Lessons of an arctic expedition https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/25/john-huston-conference-on-world-affairs-lessons-arctic-expedition/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:47:03 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83722 John Huston came to CU to give a motivational talk about accomplishing goals and his intense ski trip to the North Pole. By Connor Craven

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]]> Don’t give up on LGBTQ rights, Conference on World Affairs panelists urge https://cuindependent.com/2017/04/18/dont-give-up-on-lgbtq-rights-cwa-panelists-urge/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:54:37 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83364 A panel of gay rights activists shared their hopes and fears about the state of LGBTQ rights under Trump at the CWA. By Carina Julig

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