Tom Cech

Nobel laureate to explore gene editing, COVID-19 vaccines in March 17 talk

March 1, 2021

Distinguished Professor Tom Cech will present a virtual lecture titled “The Magic of RNA: From CRISPR to Coronavirus Vaccines," focusing on how RNA has become better understood and how those discoveries have unlocked exciting new medical possibilities.

A Ralphie sculpture on the CU Boulder campus.

This week's Campus Q&A: Join at noon March 2

March 1, 2021

Join a special session on vaccine safety with Matt McQueen, director of epidemiology and member of the Scientific Steering Committee of the CU Boulder Pandemic Response Office. Also participating will be Russell Moore, provost; Patrick O'Rourke, chief operating officer; Gloria Brisson, senior director of Medical Services; and other guests.

Erin Dolgoy

How different understandings of science influence expectations—a lecture March 22

March 1, 2021

Erin Dolgoy, an assistant professor at Rhodes College, examines different approaches to and understandings of modern science, what science means, what it promises, how it's practiced and what it can reasonably prove.

2016 summit attendees participate in a session

The power of community: Join the virtual Diversity and Inclusion Summit March 9

Feb. 26, 2021

Loss of connection has impacted the ways we interact in a physically separated world. On March 9, join the Diversity and Inclusion Summit to explore the power of community—courage, healing and unity.

Conference on World Affairs flags

Virtual Conference on World Affairs to tackle racism, Generation Z, healthcare and more

Feb. 25, 2021

CWA will return virtually April 5–11 for its 73rd year. Among 29 events, the 2021 lineup will feature dialogue on a variety of topics including this year’s conference themes: racism in the U.S., healthcare and Generation Z.

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Attend a forum on developing a common curriculum––Sessions through March 29

Feb. 24, 2021

You're invited to join one of the five public forums in March on the concept of a shared community of learning, planning a common curriculum and what it would look like for the CU Boulder campus.

Campus view of sunrise.

Evening of poetry, storytelling Feb. 25 wraps up #BeTheChange challenge

Feb. 24, 2021

Celebrate the end of the Black History Month Racial Equity #BeTheChange Challenge with a virtual evening of poetry and storytelling, featuring guest speakers Norma Johnson, Adri Norris and Jeff Hughes.

The US flag flies in front of the University Memorial Center. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Memories of Service/Visions for the Future—Join the series

Feb. 23, 2021

Through interviews with CU student veterans, this series is designed to reflect the stories of young people who are wise beyond their years—students with intense curiosity and compelling ambitions. The next discussion will be on March 5.

Steven Chu

Lecture March 4 to feature former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Feb. 23, 2021

Join the Getches-Wilkinson Center at Colorado Law for "Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future" with Steven Chu—part of the Schultz Lecture in Energy series.

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Teachers of Color and Allies Summit Feb. 23, 25 to feature teacher panel, affinity groups

Feb. 23, 2021

Join the School of Education and an amazing lineup of educators—including Gerardo Muñoz, Colorado Teacher of the Year—for a Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) teacher panel and facilitated affinity group conversations.

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