Campus community members listen to a speaker in UMC 247

Oct. 17 to mark start of series on visual media, justice and human rights

Oct. 13, 2022

From human rights advocacy to archiving and preservation, international experts will reflect on their career trajectories, highlight recent research projects and more in monthly events through May 2023. There will also be film screenings and an online career training session.

Person checks phone next to bike rack

Students, parents: Why no text alert for shooting on the Hill?

Oct. 13, 2022

CU Boulder community members are asking questions about the campus’s notification processes. Learn about CU Emergency Alerts, generally for on-campus incidents, CU Advisories, generally for off-campus incidents, and more.

Recreation Center in fall

IDEA Council to hold public forum Oct. 27

Oct. 13, 2022

IDEA Council members plan to touch on IDEA Plan recommendations for supporting staff, faculty and other university employees. As evidenced by the results of the Campus Culture Survey, employees’ sense of belonging, retention and other experiences hinge on their relationships with supervisors.

Lori Peek

What do you do when the Earth shakes? A talk Oct. 22

Oct. 13, 2022

In this free CU on the Weekend lecture, Professor Lori Peek will highlight the immediate behavioral responses of children and adults during disasters. Understanding how people react can help officials and school leaders improve drills and messaging, refine risk communication strategies, and ultimately reduce injury and loss of life.

Ethan Meyer

A message from the 2023 Senior Class Council president

Oct. 13, 2022

Hear from Senior Class Council President Ethan Meyer on the committee's goals for the class of 2023; suggest commencement speakers; and learn more about the upcoming Senior Sunrise event on Oct. 25.

Commencement procession in front of the Eaton Humanities building

After CU, what next? Distinguished lecture Oct. 27

Oct. 13, 2022

Join Professor Myles Osborne in a talk about life after college, as he reflects on his own journey since arriving in the U.S. to attend university 20 years ago. Get there early for a slice of pizza.

Galápagos Penguin

Ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos from global warming. Now it’s time to protect them

Oct. 13, 2022

New research shows that a cold equatorial ocean current—which provides a buffer for the Galápagos Islands against an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean—has been getting stronger for decades. It's encouraging news, and another reason to safeguard this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Graphic showing a material made up of octahedra with loop currents (arrows moving in a circle) flowing inside. Green dots representing electrons also whiz through.

Physicists probe ‘astonishing’ morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

Oct. 12, 2022

A newly discovered material structured like a honeycomb can transform from an electrical insulator, like rubber, into an electrical conductor, like metal, in a matter of seconds. Now, researchers at CU Boulder think they can explain why.

aerial view of Denver

Few surprises, and fewer optimists, in economic forecast

Oct. 11, 2022

The latest quarterly survey of Colorado’s business leaders has hit deeply negative territory, though experts reject characterizations of a recession. ​​

Researcher working in lab

Tune in for the State of the Research & Innovation Enterprise webinar Oct. 17

Oct. 11, 2022

In CU Boulder's first State of the Research & Innovation Enterprise webinar, Acting Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene will share compelling trends, insights and aspirations from the university’s thriving research and innovation activities.

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