Students sitting on benches outside of Norlin Library

10 things to do this week: Climate change debate, Harry Potter trivia, more

Oct. 21, 2019

This week brings National Transfer Student Week, trivia night, a talk by finance guru John Allison, mindfulness meditation, Spirit Days on the Quad and more.

Clusters of solitons as seen under a microscope

Schools of molecular ‘fish’ could one day improve display screens

Oct. 21, 2019

Researchers are using a type of material called liquid crystals to create incredibly small, swirling schools of “fish.”

Illustration of a devil

What’s the devil got to do with us today?

Oct. 18, 2019

Elaine Pagels, a scholar who argues that early Christians invented the devil, will discuss the origins of Satan in Christianity and Satan’s role in humanity’s social history at an event on Oct. 24.

A simulation of past weather in the CRV3 system

Old weather ‘time machine’ opens a treasure trove for researchers

Oct. 18, 2019

It’s been the stuff of science fiction for generations: a time machine that allows researchers to reach back into yesteryear and ask new questions about long-ago events. Read an update on a NOAA-funded weather “time machine” in development since 2011.

teens playing football

Study finds no link between youth contact sports and cognitive, mental health problems

Oct. 18, 2019

Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood than their peers, suggests a new study of nearly 11,000 youth followed for 14 years.

CU Cycling Team photo

CU wins 8 of 9 races at Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals

Oct. 18, 2019

The CU Cycling Team dominated at this year's Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, California, coming in first place for eight out of the nine races.

CU Boulder and NOAA scientists at a screening of Ice on Fire

Experts see hope despite grim climate projections

Oct. 18, 2019

CU Boulder and NOAA scientists joined a panel discussion Thursday night following a screening of Ice on Fire, an HBO documentary.

Music students practice the Alexander Technique with instructor

Playing through pain: Keeping musicians in the game

Oct. 18, 2019

Student-athletes aren’t the only ones on campus who can be felled by injury. CU Boulder’s College of Music is leading the charge to treat and—more importantly—to prevent repetitive injuries to musicians.

Philip P. Distefano, Chancellor of the . (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

From the Chancellor: An update on campus efforts to improve anti-racism policies, resources and training

Oct. 18, 2019

I am writing with an update on how we are moving forward to enhance CU Boulder’s anti-racism and anti-harassment efforts to improve the campus experience so that all students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, feel welcome, valued and safe. I will continue meeting with student leaders through the semester to make sure I understand their perspectives as we make progress on these efforts.

The University Memorial Center on the CU Boulder campus

Free to Be club hosting fossil fuel debate on Oct. 21

Oct. 17, 2019

The CU Boulder Free to Be student organization is hosting an Oct. 21 debate titled, “Should the world radically restrict fossil fuels use to prevent climate change?”

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