Shaz Zamore taking a selfie on a hike in the mountains.

Scientist reflects on the joys and challenges of being a Black nature lover

Aug. 12, 2020

An encounter in May now called the "Central Park birdwatching incident" ignited a national conversation about whether Black people are welcome in natural areas. It's a discussion that hit home for Shaz Zamore.

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6 things to bring to campus this fall

Aug. 12, 2020

You may have some questions about what to bring to campus and how to be ready for the coming semester. The best way to be prepared is to plan in advance. Here are some things to bring to campus this fall.

Kamala Harris

Experts available on Democratic 2020 vice presidential pick

Aug. 12, 2020

2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has now publicly announced his choice for a vice presidential running mate: Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss this development in the 2020 presidential campaign.

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What to know if you're teaching physics labs remotely

Aug. 11, 2020

The pandemic upended schools in the spring of 2020, sending students and faculty home. With an NSF RAPID grant, JILA Fellow Heather Lewandowski asked instructors what worked—and what didn't—as they moved their lab courses online.

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Film aficionados unite at CU Boulder’s first Mimesis Documentary Festival

Aug. 11, 2020

The Mimesis Documentary Festival Aug. 12–18 is bringing together filmmakers and film buffs for an immersive week of screenings and discussions—open to the campus community and the general public.

Konrad (Koni) Steffen

Former CIRES director Konrad Steffen dies in Greenland accident

Aug. 11, 2020

Konrad (Koni) Steffen always had a smile and a kind word to say–to another scientist, a staff member, to the graduate student of a colleague. And it seemed, at times, like he could do anything: brief Congress, ford a meltwater river on a snowmachine, mesmerize journalists with tales of his time on the ice.

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Pac-12 Conference postpones all sports until Jan. 1, 2021

Aug. 11, 2020

The Pac-12 Conference presidents and chancellors voted unanimously on Tuesday to postpone all fall sports seasons, as well as the start of winter sports seasons, until Jan. 1, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

S. James Anaya

Law dean James Anaya to continue as member of the faculty in 2021-22

Aug. 11, 2020

Provost Russell L. Moore announced that S. James Anaya will not seek a second term as dean of Colorado Law and will continue as a member of the faculty when his term ends.

Gemmill Library

Gemmill Library reopens with limited hours

Aug. 10, 2020

The University Libraries have reopened the Gemmill Engineering, Math and Physics Library as of Aug. 10. Gemmill Library will be open to CU Boulder affiliates from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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CU Boulder, Fort Lewis College announce new postdoctoral teaching fellowship

Aug. 10, 2020

This new collaborative program between the two institutions looks to ultimately improve teaching across the state.

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