CU-Boulder instrument on New Horizons readies for encounter with Pluto, Kuiper Belt

Dec. 3, 2014

When NASA’s napping New Horizon’s spacecraft awakens later this week in preparation for its July 2015 encounter with Pluto, a student instrument onboard already will have been up for years.

Trust me, I'm a doctor: When do you need antibiotics?

Dec. 3, 2014

Trust me, I'm a doctor. This is the first in what will be a regular column about health issues by Dr. Donald Misch, CU-Boulder's Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness and Executive Director of Wardenburg Health Services on campus. The approach of winter marks the onset of flu and cold season. It also provides an opportunity to talk about antibiotics, and what illnesses they can treat: hint, not the flu or the common cold.

Four CU-Boulder faculty named prestigious AAAS fellows

Dec. 3, 2014

Four faculty members from the have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The honor recognizes their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

From Dean Gonzales and VC Boswell: Support when you need it

Dec. 2, 2014

Our campus and our nation are the middle of complex conversations about race, climate and identity in America stemming from recent events in Ferguson, Missouri. These conversations can increase our community members’ need for support and advocacy. We want you to know that there are many avenues available to discuss feelings, experiences and have support needs met. We encourage you to make use of the campus organizations that are here to assist you. Learn more >>

Leading neuroscientists to discuss mental training to improve well-being at free talk on Dec. 9

Dec. 2, 2014

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, renowned neuroscientists and psychologists will share research-based mental training techniques that have been shown to improve well-being and contribute to happiness, creativity and productivity. The community lecture is free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the ’s Macky Auditorium. The event, “Well-being Is a Skill,” will be led by Richard J. Davidson, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of psychology and psychiatry and founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds.

Statement from Chancellor Philip DiStefano on the death of alumnus Air Force Capt. William H. Dubois

Dec. 2, 2014

" Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Capt. William Dubois,” said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip. P. DiStefano. “Capt. Dubois served in the United States Air Force and represented our nation, the state of Colorado, and this university with honor and distinction. His sacrifice, and the sacrifices of the other CU men and women in uniform, are honored by our entire campus community."

Staff Council Update: Successful Annual Winter Wear Drive

Dec. 1, 2014

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that participated in this year’s drive, where we collected eight boxes of scarves, gloves, hats, socks and sweaters. Know that your contribution has gone to help those Disabled American Veterans and their families at the Matthew Center in Denver and will make an incredible difference for them this winter.

Getting the most out of your holiday shopping dollar

Dec. 1, 2014

We’d all like to get the most out of our holiday shopping dollar and the best way to do that, says Donald Lichtenstein, a business professor at the , is take the time to prepare yourself by researching prices, quality and brands before you hit the stores or the Internet.

New benefit: Learn anytime, anywhere with lynda.com

Dec. 1, 2014

All CU-Boulder faculty, staff and students now have access to lynda.com, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software applications, as well as creative and business skills. With more than 2,500 courses, lynda.com is designed for all levels of learners and is available from any location with internet access. Start learning at www.colorado.edu/lynda .

Star Trek-like invisible shield found thousands of miles above Earth

Nov. 26, 2014

A team led by the has discovered an invisible shield some 7,200 miles above Earth that blocks so-called “killer electrons,” which whip around the planet at near-light speed and have been known to threaten astronauts, fry satellites and degrade space systems during intense solar storms.

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