Newsletter October 2021
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Research affiliates and collaborators play a vital role and contribute to the success of the Institute’s research. Attracting researchers from across the globe, 45 field experts support our intention to conduct trauma research from...
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A year and a half ago we entered the COVID-19 pandemic and were soon faced with the multifaceted challenges that resulted. Today, we are still in a crisis, though the trajectory of the pandemic has changed, and we...
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A lot has happened at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience since the last newsletter was published in April. One of the more notable changes is the creation of three organizational divisions, which report...
![Global Perspectives on Sexual Violence Symposium Image](/sites/default/files/2021-10/Sexual-Violence-Symposium-Image%281280%29.jpg)
On September 24th, the Institute held its first virtual symposium focusing on sexual violence as a global issue. The symposium was chaired by the Institute’s Director of Research Operations, Dr. Heather Littleton...
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In thinking about this Director’s Corner, I kept coming back to one person as an example of resilience that I think we should all think about, Ms. Simone Biles. Simone is an amazing example of a resilient person...
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With funds allocated by the CU President, the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS (the Institute), in collaboration with UCCS faculty and staff, and local community artists, launched a campus-wide...