McKnight to present Distinguished Research Lecture Oct. 29

Oct. 27, 2015

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 4 p.m. in UMC 235, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Fellow and Professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering Diane McKnight will present, “The McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica: Ecosystems waiting for water” as part of the 2015 Distinguished Research Lecturer series.

Colorado employment growth to persist despite slip in new business formation, says CU-Boulder report

Oct. 27, 2015

Despite a dip in business filings in Colorado during the third quarter of 2015 with 25,164 new entities recorded, employment in the state is projected to expand over the next two quarters, according to a ֲý Boulder report released Oct. 27 by Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.

The four keys to college courses

Oct. 22, 2015

Studying effectively is a process that requires more than good class notes—like a quiet environment and knowing how to focus your energy. The key to academic success can lie in the four P’s: Prioritizing classwork, securing a Place to work, using Productive studying strategies, and working with other People who support your academic habits. Learn more about honing in on the four P’s in this month’s issue of Student Health 101.

TIP SHEET: CU-Boulder sources on GOP debate

Oct. 22, 2015

Several ֲý Boulder experts from across campus are available to comment on the Republican presidential debate to be held Oct. 28 at the Coors Events Center.

Your student government: Fall 2015 election Q and A, candidate bios

Oct. 21, 2015

The ֲý Student Government fall 2015 election will be held Oct. 26-29. Beginning Oct. 26 at 8 a.m., students can login to the MyCUInfo page to vote.

CU scientists to engage public Oct. 24 through hands-on demos, conversations

Oct. 20, 2015

Scientists from the ֲý Boulder and ֲý Anschutz Medical Campus are stepping out of their offices and labs to share their work through hands-on activities Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. “Portal to the Public: Meet a CU Scientist” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free and open to all ages.

Your student government: Republican presidential candidate debate watch party

Oct. 16, 2015

CU Student Government (CUSG) is hosting the university's official watch party for the Republican presidential candidate debate on Oct. 28, and we want you to come.

CU biotech start-up gets $1.5 million contract to develop head and neck cancer treatment

Oct. 15, 2015

SuviCa Inc. of Boulder, a ֲý Boulder biotech start-up company, has been awarded roughly $1.5 million in federal funding to develop novel treatments for head and neck cancer.

Presidential interpretations of the Constitution the focus of CU-Boulder conference Oct. 15-16

Oct. 14, 2015

The 23rd annual Rothgerber Conference Oct. 15 and 16 will celebrate the career of Professor Hal Bruff, who served as Colorado Law’s dean from 1996 until 2003. Conversations will focus on the questions raised in Bruff’s most recent book, Untrodden Ground: How Presidents Interpret the Constitution , in which he explores how all 44 presidents have responded to pressing matters by setting new legal precedents, which often developed into standard practices.

Love of science: innovation in aerospace-enabled technology

Oct. 12, 2015

When he was in high school, Daniel Pette was fascinated by stars. When his earth science teacher told him that massive stars die out faster than smaller ones, Pette diagrammed a theory to figure out why this was. When he discovered that his findings were correct, Pette became determined to pursue a career in astrophysics.

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