Doctoral student receives Thomas Jefferson Award for exemplary service, leadership

March 3, 2015

Two students and two faculty members from the University of Colorado community have been named recipients of the 2015 Thomas Jefferson Award, among the highest honors given at CU, the state’s largest institution of higher education.

Student life: Funding and planning student group events

March 3, 2015

The second installment of the Student Group Summit Series will take place on Thursday, March 5, 4:30-6 p.m. in the UMC Gallery. This workshop will cover the topic: Finances and Event Basics.

Connecting with our students before their very first day. The entering student experience, reimagined

Feb. 27, 2015

The university is challenging itself to Be Boulder. To take a bold, reimagined approach to the Class of 2019’s new student experience. CU-Boulder Today sat down with William Kuskin, Associate Vice Provost for Education Innovation, to talk about upcoming changes to our campus’ orientation process and how we can engage our incoming freshmen in the life of the campus.

CU-Boulder University Libraries to host exhibit and events on 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park

Feb. 27, 2015

University Libraries at the is hosting an exhibit and multiple events to honor the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library is featuring a new exhibit, “Expressions of Rocky Mountain National Park: A Centennial Celebration,” featuring a selection of art, maps, and companion writings and objects showcasing the park’s natural wonders and 100-year history. It will be on display through Aug. 13.

Student life: CU's Got Talent show Feb. 27

Feb. 26, 2015

Join CU Late Night for the first annual CU's Got Talent show on Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in Old Main. The event will feature student performers including hip hop artists, Indian classical dancers, acoustic and percussive guitar players, a banjo player and powerful vocalists that you won't want to miss. The event is free and open to the public.

Strehle-Henson appointed interim managing associate university counsel

Feb. 25, 2015

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano has appointed Elvira “Elvie” Strehle-Henson as interim managing associate university counsel for the CU-Boulder campus. Strehle-Henson replaces Charles “Charlie” Sweet, who will be serving as vice chancellor for strategic initiatives at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Moses named fellow of the American Educational Research Association

Feb. 25, 2015

CU-Boulder School of Education Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor Michele Moses is among 23 top scholars named in today’s release of the American Educational Research Association ’s (AERA) 2015 fellows. In an organization of over 25,000 members, the new scholars join only 579 current and emeritus fellows previously recognized for their leading contributions within and beyond their fields of research.

Finkelstein named Faculty Advisor to OIT

Feb. 25, 2015

Noah Finkelstein, professor of Physics, has accepted a new position as a faculty advisor for the Office of Information Technology. This position will allow Finkelstein to engage in longer-term dialogs and projects with OIT. Finkelstein will help shape OIT’s strategic direction as it relates to supporting teaching with technology, academic technology tools, and classroom and academic spaces.

Evidence suggests Yucatan hit by massive tsunami 1500 years ago

Feb. 24, 2015

March 5, 2015 Larry Benson The eastern coastline of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, a mecca for tourists at plush resorts like Playa del Carmen and Cancun, may have been walloped by a massive tsunami some 1,500 years ago, according to a new study involving researchers from Mexico and CU-Boulder.

Samuel Fuller

10 things to do this week: Feb. 24 edition

Feb. 24, 2015

After our brief reprieve from the cold in January, the snow has returned, and the snowshoes are back out in force. Luckily for us, Boulder is well-equipped to deal with winter weather, and therefore there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself this week.

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