silicon wafer center-finding improvement device

Mechanical engineering students aim to make silicon wafer inspections more efficient

April 21, 2022

The global shortage of semiconductors—the computer chips that products such as smartphones, laptops, cars and even washing machines rely on—are motivating engineers to improve the inspection of the silicon wafers from which semiconductors are fabricated. To help, students have built a silicon wafer center-finding improvement device.

Senior Class Council President Julia Baum

Congrats, Buffs! A message from the 2022 Senior Class Council president

April 21, 2022

Throughout even the most unprecedented of times, you have been an integral member of our CU community. You have proven your unwavering tenacity, your ability to adapt and your pride in our campus.

Forever Buffs Network on laptop computer screen

Join the Forever Buffs Network

April 21, 2022

The Forever Buffs Network is a free online community where you can grow your career and professional network, help other Buffs do the same and even reconnect with CU Boulder classmates.

View of a Superior, Colorado, neighborhood burned in the Marshall Fire

Guest speaker to address entrepreneurship and natural disaster response April 22

April 21, 2022

In the wake of the Marshall Fire, the Leeds School of Business is sponsoring a public seminar with dynamic scholar Trent Williams on entrepreneurial responses to natural disasters. Get free parking via the QR code.

CUPD Deputy Chief Tom Matlock, in red, with LEBA class

New deputy chief to focus on increasing student, community engagement

April 21, 2022

Commander Tom Matlock with the CU Police Department has been promoted after three years on the job and 20 years in university policing.

Runners, joggers and walkers bolt from the starting line of the 2009 Memorial Day Bolder Boulder race. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

BolderBoulder 10K tradition to return May 30

April 21, 2022

A signature event for the campus community and beyond that culminates at CU Boulder's Folsom Field, the BolderBoulder race will return this Memorial Day after a two-year absence. Register and plan to attend this fun event for all.

Mary Robinson

Climate justice advocate Mary Robinson tapped for keynote at inaugural climate summit

April 21, 2022

Mary Robinson, one of the world’s most respected advocates for climate justice and the former president of Ireland, will visit campus in December to present a keynote speech at the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit.

A team takes a 3D scan of a Triceratops skull on display in a museum hall

CU Boulder’s beloved Triceratops returning home to Smithsonian

April 20, 2022

The fossil skull of a Triceratops has sat on display on campus since 1981. Now, the specimen is heading back to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, where paleontologists will continue to study it to answer new questions about this fan-favorite dinosaur species.

people in line at airport

Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there’s no mandate? 4 essential reads

April 20, 2022

Despite the halt to the federal mask mandate for mass transit, people may still choose to protect themselves. For those who do, the type of mask and how well it fits matter. CU experts Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren share on The Conversation.

flautist playing outside

CU flute studio to celebrate Earth Day with nature-inspired program

April 20, 2022

A 7:30 p.m. on April 22, the CU flute studio will present diverse works by Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Higdon, Toru Takemitsu and Annika Socolofsky to commemorate Earth Day.

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