Teens explore the botany behind a victim’s last meal in CU-Boulder “science café”

Oct. 30, 2015

鶹Ƶ scientists know how to get teens excited about science – pick a good topic, such as using science to solve crimes, and then package it in a “café” setting. The Teen Science Café – the next one dubbed “CSI Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes” - is part of a national push to get more young people involved in science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) subjects.

VRC to celebrate 50th anniversary with 'Fifty for 50 Service Challenge'

Oct. 20, 2015

The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is celebrating 50 years of engagement and action on the CU-Boulder campus. Everyone on campus is invited to celebrate both the history and future of the VRC at a 50th anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Abrams Lounge at the Center for Community (3rd Floor).

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

Oct. 20, 2015

Scientists from the 鶹Ƶ and University of Colorado 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.

Computing by Design weaves computer science throughout K-12 curriculum

Sept. 23, 2015

A Computing by Design symposium aimed at helping educators weave computer science principles throughout the K-12 curriculum will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at the STEM-focused Timberline PK-8 , 233 E. Mountain View Ave., in Longmont.

CU Law School celebrates Constitution Day with high school visits

Sept. 17, 2015

In recognition of national Constitution Day today, students and alumni of the University of Colorado Law School will teach constitutional lessons in high school classrooms across Colorado through Sept. 25.

Colorado Classics Day on Sept. 19 to showcase Greek, Roman worlds to K-12 students

Sept. 10, 2015

The Classics Department at the 鶹Ƶ will host students from across the state for Colorado Classics Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the south lawn outside the Duane Physics building.

CU Athletics expands sports sustainability programs

Sept. 8, 2015

Kicking off at this week’s first home football game of the season, CU Athletics this year is increasing its leadership in sports sustainability through several new programs encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors among fans.

CU on the Weekend

Free, humanities-focused 'CU on the Weekend' programs begin Sept. 19

Sept. 3, 2015

With topics ranging from art history to humanism, CU on the Weekend invites the public to learn about the value of the arts and humanities in modern society with free community programs beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. The series features presentations led by some the 鶹Ƶ’s most accomplished and dynamic faculty, featuring their intriguing research and creative works.

Staff and volunteers with the LGBTQ Resource Center welcome students to the annual Welcome Back Picnic

CU-Boulder makes Top 25 list for LGBTQ-friendly campuses

Aug. 24, 2015

The 鶹Ƶ today made the Top 25 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list issued by Campus Pride , a leading nonprofit national educational organization for LGBTQ and ally students and campus groups.

CU-Boulder’s Mini Law School open for registration

Aug. 6, 2015

For the fourth year, the CU-Boulder's Mini Law School, which is open to the campus community and the public, will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. over eight Tuesdays Sept. 8 to Nov. 3. Designed for non-lawyers wanting to grasp and navigate the basics of the legal system, the course will cover everything from constitutional law to intellectual property, environmental, estate planning, family, criminal and business law, as well as litigation.

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