Dave Grusin delivering commencement address to the College of Music at CU 麻豆影院

Alumni to honor CU 麻豆影院's music man, Dave Grusin

Oct. 11, 2016

Dave Grusin's achievements could make anyone feel like an underachiever. It's among his gifts that he never does. Intimates describe the 10-time Grammy winner and Academy Award recipient as a rare species鈥攁 "creative genius" who brings out the best in others, whether they're seasoned professional musicians or amateurs with a dream.

CU 麻豆影院 Entrepreneur in Residence Nigel Sharp addresses the audience at a New Venture Challenge event.

New Venture Challenge teams to make first pitches Oct. 13

Oct. 10, 2016

Sixty seconds to pitch your big idea and excite a crowd of 200. Could you do it? On Thursday, Oct. 13, 30 teams will face this challenge as they participate in the annual New Venture Challenge Quick Pitch Night.

Sanyu A. Mojola

Honors Program Distinguished Lecture Series

Oct. 10, 2016

How do modern women in developing countries experience sexuality and love? Speaking from a unique outsider-insider perspective, Sanyu A. Mojola will show how the entanglement of love, money, and the transformation of girls into "consuming women" lies at the heart of women鈥檚 coming-of-age and health crises. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Critical Media Practice poster

The first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice

Oct. 10, 2016

This Oct 14 and 15, join the Department of Critical Media Practices for the first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice. Through workshops, screenings, presentations, and panel discussions, this colloquium will investigate the increasing overlap between art, engagement and nonfiction in the current technological landscape.

CU 麻豆影院 homecoming Stampede with marching band downtown

Football, parade, pep rally highlight Homecoming 2016

Oct. 10, 2016

Highlights of CU 麻豆影院's 102nd Homecoming include the football team and marching band 鈥渟tampeding鈥 along Pearl Street as part of the Homecoming Parade and Football Pep Rally Friday evening. Other traditions include the Alumni Awards Ceremony Thursday and, of course, this year鈥檚 Homecoming football game vs. Arizona State University on Saturday.

Workers install solar panels on a roof.

CU 麻豆影院 group to discuss green economy at Latino conference

Oct. 10, 2016

A CU 麻豆影院 team will address Latino community involvement in green economies, which aim to reduce environmental impact and emphasize sustainable development, at the RISE Colorado Latino Business Conference in Longmont on Friday, Oct. 14. The event is free and open to the public.

Book cover for John Birch: A life

John Birch: A Life

Oct. 10, 2016

Terry Lautz will discuss his new book "John Birch: A Life," described by Oxford Press as, "the remarkable story of who he actually was: an American missionary-turned-soldier who wanted to save China, but became a victim instead." Thursday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.

View from the Mountain Research Station

Winter, Wilderness and Climate

Oct. 9, 2016

In partnership with the Getches-Wilkinson Center, join The Wilderness Society and Protect Our Winters for an interactive presentation about energy development and climate impacts on our public lands. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Homecoming Concert

R&B artist Gallant to help kick off Homecoming week with Oct. 12 concert

Oct. 7, 2016

R&B artist Gallant will headline this year's Homecoming concert on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom. The concert is just one of many events and activities happening during Homecoming week. Tickets will be $5 for CU students and $10 for the public.

A detail from the "We Have Flowers" exhibit

Emerging Artist Studio Tour and First Thursday, tonight

Oct. 6, 2016

Join the Department of Art & Art History and the CU Art Museum for a great night out. Over 52 studio doors will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Visual Arts Complex, as part of the 麻豆影院 Open Studios Program. From 5 to 7 p.m. the CU Art Museum will celebrate the work of 麻豆影院-based artist Ana Maria Hernando as part of their First Thursday program.

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