CU-Boulder Offers Flu, Meningitis Immunization Clinic for Students Oct. 30-31 at the UMC

Oct. 24, 2008

The University of Colorado at Boulder will hold a two-day flu and meningitis immunization clinic for students on Oct. 30-31 in the University Memorial Center, room 235.

CU Prof Receives Grant to Help Encourage Kids' Interest in Computers Through Games

Oct. 23, 2008

University of Colorado at Boulder Professor Alexander Repenning has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation for his work on the IDREAMS project, aimed at engaging students in computer science through game design and ultimately encouraging them to pursue careers in the information technology field.

CU-Boulder Researcher Finds Link Between Physical and Interpersonal Warmth

Oct. 23, 2008

Do people trust others more when they experience physical warmth? That's the theory of CU-Boulder Assistant Professor Lawrence E. Williams, who says simply handling a hot cup of coffee can change one's attitude toward a stranger.

CU-Boulder Hosts 'Battle of the Brains' Computer Programming Contest

Oct. 22, 2008

Some of the best and brightest computer science students in the Rocky Mountain region will face off Oct. 25 in the 33rd annual "battle of the brains" contest of logic, strategy and mental endurance at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

CU-Boulder Team Looks at Islam Through a Different Global Lens on Oct. 24

Oct. 22, 2008

A team of University of Colorado at Boulder scholars from anthropology, geography, history, religious studies and journalism will host a conference Friday, Oct. 24, on "Transnational Discourses of the Global Islamic Community."

CU-Boulder Friends of The Libraries to Present 'Treasures' Event Nov. 1

Oct. 22, 2008

The University of Colorado at Boulder group Friends of the Libraries will hold its fall "Treasures" event featuring Dan Corson's presentation, "Boulder: A City Where Nothing Really Changes," on Saturday, Nov. 1.

CU-Boulder MBA Students to Debate McCain and Obama Economic Platforms Oct. 28

Oct. 22, 2008

Two teams of University of Colorado at Boulder MBA students will debate Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain's economic platforms in an Oct. 28 event sponsored by the Leeds School of Business.

CU-Boulder Film Series Highlights the Remarkable Accomplishments of Children

Oct. 22, 2008

CU-Boulder's Children, Youth and Environments Center and the International Film Series hope to help enrich the cultural experiences of local youth and adults with a series of films featuring extraordinary tales of children from around the world.

CU-Boulder Sources on 2008 Election

Oct. 21, 2008

Presidential Election and Congressional Races. Kenneth Bickers, professor and chair of the political science department, can comment on this year's presidential election and congressional races in Colorado and the nation.

New CU-Boulder Study Shows Diversity Decreases Chances of Parasitic Disease

Oct. 21, 2008

A new University of Colorado at Boulder study showing that American toads who pal around with gray tree frogs reduce their chances of parasitic infections known to cause limb malformations has strong implications for the benefits of biodiversity on emerging wildlife diseases.

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