CU-Boulder degree rated highly nationally for return on investment

Oct. 15, 2012

When it comes to landing “good paying” jobs and receiving a high return on investment, graduates are in good shape nationally, according to two recent reports.

CU-Boulder degree rated highly nationally for return on investment

Oct. 15, 2012

When it comes to landing “good paying” jobs and receiving a high return on investment, graduates are in good shape nationally, according to two recent reports.

Staff Council update: Documenting the contributions of CU staff

Oct. 15, 2012

The Awards and Staff Recognition (ASR) Committee of Boulder Campus Staff Council is taking on the challenge of documenting staff accomplishments both past and present. To promote these achievements, we are partnering with the Department of Human Resources to develop additional recognition programs, and trying to answer the more than 130 year-old question, “Who was the first staff person hired at CU that did not also teach?”

CU Business Review: ‘Can do’ approach to beverage packaging means jobs for Colorado economy

Oct. 15, 2012

Consumer demand is making aluminum cans more relevant than ever, according to a report from the ’s Leeds School of Business. More than 92 billion aluminum beverage cans were sold in the U.S. in 2011 reflecting a decline in annual sales -- particularly among standard 12-ounce cans -- since the industry’s peak five years prior.

CU-Boulder Alumni Association announces 83rd annual awards ceremony

Oct. 12, 2012

The tradition of honoring the ’s best began in 1930 and continues today as the CU-Boulder Alumni Association announces 10 prominent alumni, faculty, staff and students whose outstanding service, energy and professional achievements demonstrate what it means to be a part of the family. They will be recognized at a free public ceremony at the Hotel Boulderado on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Oct. 17 Town Hall meeting on the Concealed Carry Act

Oct. 12, 2012

Last spring the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the CU-Boulder campus is now covered by the Concealed Carry Act (CCA). Upon return to campus this fall, faculty, staff, and students had questions regarding our collective obligations to comply with the CCA. To address these questions, we held an open town hall meeting on Sept. 4. There continue to be questions on this important issue from our students, faculty, and staff. In response to several requests that we hold another town hall meeting, we will do so.

Equestrian team prepares for new season of competition

Oct. 12, 2012

Imagine competing in a club sport where you meet your only teammate for the first time right before the competition begins. You’re not allowed to practice together beforehand and the equipment you use is new to you. This may sound like an unreasonable challenge, but it’s designed to create a fair competition. Just ask juniors Kelly Meyer and Lauren DeGeorge, members of CU-Boulder’s equestrian team , who compete in intercollegiate English and Western riding competitions, where they are judged on skill and ability.

Nurture trumps nature in study of oral bacteria in human twins, says CU study

Oct. 11, 2012

A new long-term study of human twins by researchers indicates the makeup of the population of bacteria bathing in their saliva is driven more by environmental factors than heritability.

Senior spends three months working on Panama Canal expansion

Oct. 11, 2012

Senior Christina Jones decided to major in civil engineering because she likes construction projects. Little did she know when she made that decision that she would be selected as an intern to work on one of the largest and most significant projects underway in the whole world—the expansion of the nearly 100-year-old Panama Canal.

Buffs Madness kicks off student loyalty program

Oct. 11, 2012

The CU basketball seasons will officially kick off Friday night at Buffs Madness after the conclusion of the CU volleyball match against Arizona State. The volleyball match starts at 7 p.m. and Buffs Madness will go right after.

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