CU-Boulder researchers use wastewater treatment to capture CO2 emissions and produce energy

Aug. 3, 2015

Cleaning up municipal and industrial wastewater can be dirty business, but engineers at the °µÍř˝űÇř have developed an innovative wastewater treatment process that not only mitigates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but actively captures greenhouse gases as well.

Chancellor's Corner: Asking for a big team lift for Move-in

July 30, 2015

Over the last three years, the CU-Boulder community has risen to the challenge of elevating student success to be the central consideration in all we do. As a result of your hard work and focus toward that goal, CU-Boulder’s profile has never been higher in Colorado, around the nation and throughout the world. This hard work will continue as we welcome new students, and we are asking that you join us in the effort to make sure that Move-in goes smoothly. To ensure a welcoming and efficient process this year, our teams are taking the rare-but-necessary step of limiting traffic on campus and surrounding roadways by restricting parking on the entire CU-Boulder campus on Aug. 19 and 20.

Stunning 'blue moon' expected to shine brightly Friday night

July 30, 2015

It’s called a "blue moon" and Friday evening at dusk if you look to the eastern horizon you’ll get to see one as it rises into the night sky. And what is a blue moon you might ask? It’s not because it’s blue. It’s a term used to describe a second full moon in one calendar month. And it’s something that doesn’t happen very often, says Matt Benjamin, education programs manager at CU-Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium.

Regan named interim assistant vice chancellor for research

July 30, 2015

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is pleased to announce that Karen Regan, JD, has been appointed as interim assistant vice chancellor for research effective July 27.

Stunning “Blue Moon” expected to shine brightly Friday night

July 29, 2015

July 30, 2015 Matt Benjamin It’s called a “Blue Moon” and Friday evening at dusk if you look to the eastern horizon you’ll get to see one as it rises into the night sky. And what is a blue moon you might ask? It’s not because it’s blue. It’s a term used to describe a second full moon in one calendar month. The first one happened July 2. And it’s something that doesn’t happen very often, says Matt Benjamin, education programs manager at CU-Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium.

From the Police Chief: CU will host countywide active harmer drill tomorrow

July 28, 2015

Tomorrow, our campus will host more than 150 law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics to participate in an active harmer response exercise. If you see a large police presence on the southern edge of campus, please do not be alarmed.

gaugewear Inc. to commercialize wearable technology prototype

July 27, 2015

As the business of wearable technology continues to boom, a new University of Colorado technology that allows for the control of electronic devices with one-handed taps, swipes and touches has been optioned to the Boulder company gaugewear Inc.

Residents in wildfire-prone areas underestimate their risk

July 27, 2015

The vast majority of people living in areas prone to wildfires know they face risk, but they tend to underestimate that risk compared with wildfire professionals, according to a CU-Boulder study.

Ticket details released for Dalai Lama’s Oct 20-21 visit at CU-Boulder

July 27, 2015

Tickets go on sale Wednesday for premier seating for two public events featuring the Dalai Lama at the °µÍř˝űÇř. The public events, hosted by the Tibetan Association of Colorado, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Find ticket information at DalaiLamaColorado.com .

CU raises record-setting $375.4 million

July 23, 2015

Private contributions to the four-campus University of Colorado increased more than 19 percent during the fiscal year ending June 30, setting a new one-year record of more than $375.4 million in support from individuals, foundations and corporations. Of that, CU-Boulder raised $113.4 million.

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