Coloradan List of 10

Top 10 Unique Fall 2022 Courses

April 16, 2022

As CU Boulder students complete their course selections for the upcoming fall semester, here are a few interesting classes offered:

Feedback: Spring 2022

March 11, 2022

Letters from our readers

A member of the pantry works to stock food for students in need.

Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus

March 11, 2022

CU Boulder provides food to students in need at the UMC’s Buff Pantry.

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Chancellor DiStefano on the Student Pandemic Response

Nov. 5, 2021

Changes caused rapid adaptation, strength and new ideas.

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The Frankenstein Switch of CU’s Old Main

Nov. 5, 2021

An artifact of CU’s Heritage Center is believed to be one of the switches that sourced power for Old Main.

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Fall Welcome Reignites Campus Life at CU Boulder

Nov. 5, 2021

In August, Boulder buzzed with energy thanks to the invigorating arrival of CU students.

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Reporting from CU

March 18, 2021

The University Portfolio’s first issue lamented the lack of a university glee club, reported anticipation for the upcoming Christmas holiday and exclaimed that Dr. Sewall — CU’s first president — would work the eight chemistry students 15 hours a day if he could.

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Computing Before the Computer

March 18, 2021

Before the rise of scientific calculators and computers in the 1960s and 70s, cylindrical slide rules were used to complete multiplication, division and other complex mathematical operations. This particular slide rule — known as Thacher’s Calculating Instrument — was donated to the university by the late William J. Hanna (ElEngr’43;...

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Campus News Briefs Spring 2021

March 18, 2021

Campus News Briefs: Leeds + Techstars Elevate, Honoring Inclusive Excellence, Electric Skin - the New FitBit?, and Heard Around Campus qoute.

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CU Boulder Changed

Nov. 10, 2020

How the university has adjusted to protect students from COVID-19.

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