CU-Boulder student team wows judges at premiere biology competition

Oct. 23, 2013

When this year’s iGEM team at the began meeting early this year, they wanted to take what they knew about biology, and use it to build something entirely new. iGEM, or International Genetically Engineered Machine, is the top synthetic biology competition in the world and after a foundation-building first year, the CU-Boulder team wanted to make an impact in 2013.

"The University Value Proposition" with Arlene Garrison, VP of ORAU

Oct. 23, 2013

Arlene Garrison, Vice President of University Partnerships for Oak Ridge Associated Universities, will be giving a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Wittemyer Courtroom of the Wolf Law Building on the topic of “Oak Ridge Associated Universities – The University Value Proposition” followed by a discussion. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

  Provost Moore and SVC and CFO Fox

From the Provost and SVC: Reimagining how we work at CU-Boulder

Oct. 23, 2013

As a campus, we have been challenged by Chancellor DiStefano to continue the process of reinventing and realigning the way we do our work. To foster this innovation, we want to ensure that we are making smart decisions that support our goal of recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent in the market. One of the first interactions faculty, staff and student employees have with CU-Boulder is through human resources. Whether it is the recruiting process, filling out necessary paperwork or making sure we follow best practices for review and promotion, there is a dedicated cadre of individuals on the campus who are responsible for making this work go smoothly. On Oct. 28, we will be launching a comprehensive survey help us better understand the nature and type of work these professionals do for our institution.

Your student government: Who is CUSG?

Oct. 22, 2013

By the University of Colorado Student Government We live in an age of acronyms that inundate our day-to-day world with a thick buzzing of white noise, so it is certainly understandable that many students feel overwhelmed with the barrage of CU-official personalities that cover the campus. Despite the high concentration of CU-logoed "traffic" that we encounter here in Boulder, it actually is worth your time and effort as a student to pay special attention to the University of Colorado Student Government (CUSG).

CU-Boulder researchers develop 4D printing technology for composite materials

Oct. 22, 2013

Researchers at the have successfully added a fourth dimension to their printing technology, opening up exciting possibilities for the creation and use of adaptive, composite materials in manufacturing, packaging and biomedical applications.

Dressing up for Halloween?

Oct. 22, 2013

Halloween is a fun and celebratory occasion. It is often a time used to portray a character or symbol different than oneself. Unfortunately, stores often sell stereotypical and offensive costumes. If you are planning to celebrate Halloween by dressing up in a costume, consider the impact your costume decision may have on others in the CU community.

CHINA Town Hall on Sino-American relations and climate change to be held Oct. 28

Oct. 21, 2013

In order to address a wide range of today’s major global issues it is “absolutely critical” to focus on the Sino-American bilateral relationship, according to CU-Boulder's Timothy Weston.

Nominations, deadlines and proposals: October Roundup

Oct. 21, 2013

Starting today, on the third Monday of the month CU-Boulder Today will publish a roundup of deadlines, calls for proposals and calls for nominations that have come through our information channels. This month, the list includes important deadlines for Service Award Recognition, calls for nominations for medals, honors and the President’s Teaching Scholars Program, as well as calls for proposals for CU Women Succeeding and the Center for Asian Studies Summer 2015 courses in China, as well as many other granting and funding opportunities.

Poorly camouflaged insects can kick off a cascade of ecological impacts, new CU-Boulder study finds

Oct. 21, 2013

A California walking stick insect that has evolved to produce individuals with two distinct appearances—an all-green form that camouflages well with broader leaves and a form with a white stripe running down its back that blends better with needle-like leaves—can markedly affect its broader ecological community when the appearance of the bug is mismatched with the plant it’s living on. The new findings, based on research carried out at the , illustrate the ability of rapid evolution to cause a cascade of ecological impacts.

Cultural Caffeine

Global advertising experts highlight CU-Boulder’s ‘Cultural Caffeine’

Oct. 21, 2013

Experts from global companies such as Facebook, Disney, Activision and major U.S. advertising agencies will be at the Oct. 24-25 for “Cultural Caffeine,” a series of public panels and events centering on the explosion of innovation in the creative industries.

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