Public displays and free speech activities on university grounds

Sept. 28, 2012

With the academic year now in full swing and an election approaching, you may notice at times the presence of various groups on campus engaging in demonstrations, consciousness-raising activities, presentations and advocacy for various causes.

Convocation honors accomplishments of our faculty

Sept. 27, 2012

Chancellor DiStefano spoke at the 2012 Faculty Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 27. His remarks reflected upon the talent and achievements embodied in the faculty.

Astronaut-alumnus Vance Brand to present student scholarship at CU-Boulder Oct. 5

Sept. 27, 2012

Apollo and shuttle astronaut Vance Brand will present student Srinidhi Radhakrishnan with a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) during a public lecture and award presentation on Oct. 5. During the presentation, which will begin at 3 p.m. in the lobby of Andrews Hall, home of the Engineering Honors Program, Brand will share his experiences from the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and three space shuttle missions, in addition to presenting the award. The presentation is free and open to the public.

An evening with Tim Wise: A discussion on racism and privilege

Sept. 27, 2012

Tim Wise, prominent anti-racist writer and educator, will speak in Macky Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Wise has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” and was named one of “25 Visionaries who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader in 2010.

CU-Boulder community encouraged to ‘Live Free’ from alcohol and drugs

Sept. 25, 2012

As part of the fourth annual Live Free Weekend, the community is being encouraged to take a pledge to forego all alcohol use for 96 hours from Oct. 4-8. Presented by the CU-Boulder student group Oasis and Counseling and Psychological Services, the pledge also includes no recreational drugs for all participants. Numerous free activities including a film screening, ultimate Frisbee tournament, intramural sports, rock climbing and yoga sessions will be offered throughout the weekend to highlight substance-abuse-free lifestyles.

Engineers Without Borders-USA marks 10th anniversary

Sept. 25, 2012

CU-Boulder will host the 2012 Mountain Region Conference for Engineers Without Borders-USA, a nonprofit organization founded by CU engineering Professor Bernard Amadei 10 years ago after he was asked to engineer a water pump for a village in Belize.

Get to know CUSG

Sept. 25, 2012

By JohnMichael Thistle , CUSG Election Commissioner This time last year, I didn't know what CUSG was. Of course, I knew CU had a student government, but that was the extent of my knowledge. As the new election commissioner for CUSG, I feel that a large part of my job is to share information with you that I wish had been shared with me before recent months.

Engineers Without Borders-USA marks 10th anniversary as CU-Boulder hosts regional conference

Sept. 25, 2012

More than 100 students, faculty and professional engineers from a seven-state region are expected to gather in Boulder Oct. 5-7 to learn about sustainable engineering practices that can benefit the developing world. The will host the 2012 Mountain Region Conference for Engineers Without Borders-USA, a nonprofit organization founded by CU engineering Professor Bernard Amadei 10 years ago after he was asked to engineer a water pump for a village in Belize.

New study clarifies diversity and distribution of cutthroat trout in Colorado

Sept. 24, 2012

A novel genetic study led by the has helped to clarify the native diversity and distribution of cutthroat trout in Colorado, including the past and present haunts of the federally endangered greenback cutthroat trout.

State Rep. Claire Levy meets with faculty to discuss concealed weapons on campus

Sept. 24, 2012

State Rep. Claire Levy of Boulder addressed more than 30 faculty members on Friday, Sept. 21 about her hopes to introduce legislation that would allow the Board of Regents to set policies preventing concealed weapons on campus.

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