footprints in shoreline sand

Get smart fast: Your top 3 research stories of the week Jan. 30

Jan. 30, 2020

Neanderthals diving for seashells, buildings that could one day heal their own cracks, a Rocky Mountain range equivalent in outer space—here are the CU research highlights you need to know.

Group of friends walking with snowshoes in hand

10 things to do this weekend: Snowshoeing in RMNP and more

Jan. 30, 2020

This weekend brings a workshop on culture shock, the Three Minute Thesis competition finals, a CU hockey double header, the Student Forum for Climate Justice, snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park and more.

This hanging cube uses LED lights to give viewers a look at the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights

Fiske exhibits let you visit the sun without burning your feet

Jan. 30, 2020

Fiske Planetarium is debuting two new exhibits designed by students that will give visitors a chance to get up close and personal with Earth's favorite star.

A view of the CU Boulder campus from Davidson Mesa.

New association created for CU Boulder retired faculty

Jan. 30, 2020

The CU Boulder Retired Faculty Association aims to encourage retired and soon-to-be-retired faculty to remain active in academic and cultural activities on campus.

Students make their way past Norlin Library on the first day of classes for spring 2020 at CU Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Scene at CU: Celebrating a new semester

Jan. 30, 2020

As the spring semester kicked off, recent weeks included the return of students and welcoming of new students to campus, as well as a host of community events.

A student poses with a bowling ball at The Connection on campus

Your guide to campus venues, museums and more

Jan. 30, 2020

There's always something new to explore at CU Boulder. As you get to know campus better, here are some favorite programs and places for entertainment on campus.

A person gives a TED talk

TEDxCUSalon: Using restorative justice to transform communities

Jan. 30, 2020

Curious about learning what restorative justice is and how to use it in your communities? Join a workshop Feb. 4 to find out more.

female mechanical engineering student welding

Mechanical engineering department getting new name

Jan. 30, 2020

The highly ranked Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder is being named after Colorado philanthropist and businessman Paul M. Rady, thanks to his generous support of the college and campus over the years.

Traffic at dawn

‘Spring forward’ to daylight saving time brings surge in deadly crashes

Jan. 30, 2020

Fatal car accidents increase 6% in the week following the switch to daylight saving time, according to new CU Boulder research. The study comes as California and Florida lawmakers consider doing away with the time change.

A black and white illustration showing black men in prison uniforms

Exhibit aims to shine light on how architecture design can perpetuate racism

Jan. 30, 2020

Join an opening reception for "Frames: seeing colorblind racism in architectural design" on Monday, Feb. 3, in conjunction with Black History Month.

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