Painting by Frohawk Two Feathers illustrates modern culture in a historical portrait style

Visiting artist fuses historical portraiture, folk art with urban culture

March 1, 2017

On March 7, painter Umar Rashid, better known as Frohawk Two Feathers, will give a lecture about his unique paintings and art practice as part of the Visiting Artist Program lecture series.

Robert Gates speaks at CU Â鶹ӰԺ in Macky Auditorium

Gates gives recipe for effective leadership

March 1, 2017

"At a time of great change and uncertainty, what are the characteristics of successful leaders?" Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates shared the essentials at his Feb. 28 sold-out talk.

Jose Antonio Vargas

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Vargas to speak on campus March 15

March 1, 2017

On March 15, filmmaker and immigration rights activist Jose Antonio Vargas will discuss his experience as an undocumented immigrant and explore the definition of American in a lecture hosted by the Cultural Events Board.

Haelena Bondi-Camacho studies at the Leeds School of Business

Looking ahead: Use Summer Session to explore degree options

March 1, 2017

When faced with the challenge of choosing a major among more than 90 options at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, what can a student do? The task might seem daunting, especially for students interested in multiple subjects.

The cast of The Rocky Horror Show poses on stage

With The Rocky Horror Show, CU does the time warpÌý

March 1, 2017

It’s a dark and stormy night. A young couple’s car breaks down near a castle. Seeking a telephone to call for help, the sweethearts meet Rocky, a buff creation of mad transvestite scientist Frank-N-Furter, along with a bunch of other zany creatures. This is the storyline of The Rocky Horror Show. But the show is so much more than the plot.

student meeting with advisor

In the Know: Connecting beyond the classroom

March 1, 2017

Connecting with a faculty mentor or educational guide, like an advisor, can be an intimidating and time consuming process for many students. Faculty member Andrew Calabrese and staff member Kristi Barrowclough have some helpful advice on how to get started.

an oil well in Colorado

Older oil and gas wells at higher risk of causing groundwater contamination

March 1, 2017

Older vertical oil and gas wells are more likely to cause groundwater contamination than newer wells, new CU Â鶹ӰԺ research shows.

people at a job fair

It's Your CU: Six tips to landing your dream job or internship

March 1, 2017

If you are looking to start your career, or searching for an internship or other job, Career Services can help.

An illustration of the arterial system in the human body.

Gut microbes and poor artery health – researchers probe possible link

March 1, 2017

Preliminary evidence shows changes in gut microbiota could contribute to poor artery health with aging. This condition is worsened by eating a "Western diet" high in fat and sugars and low in fiber. With a $3 million grant, CU Â鶹ӰԺ researchers are investigating further.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ-Peace Corps volunteer Kara Zucker in El Salvador, hiking.

Once again a ‘top college’ for Peace Corps

Feb. 28, 2017

Not only does CU Â鶹ӰԺ continue to be one of the top Peace Corps volunteer-producing schools of all time, holding the No. 5 spot, but it also ranks highly annually, this year taking the No. 11 spot among schools of similar size across the U.S.

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