Michael Beitz in his studio at CU Â鶹ӰԺ

Surreal sculptures that will amaze and amuse you

Dec. 14, 2016

Assistant Professor Michael Beitz makes furniture that straddles the line between the functional and the fantastical by integrating sometimes awkward and prickly family relationships into his work.

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Survey on D2L and other learning management systems now open

Dec. 14, 2016

The university is beginning a faculty- and student-driven initiative to evaluate D2L and other learning management systems (LMS). Your feedback is important.

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Engaged Scientist Series lecture and workshop is Jan. 19

Dec. 14, 2016

The next Engaged Scientist Series lecture and workshop, open to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, will focus on "Uses and Practices of Community Dialogue in Geosciences and Environmental Sciences."

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Your student government: Living the Colorado Creed

Dec. 14, 2016

The past couple of weeks have been very turbulent for many of us Buffs, with the recent election, finals and other uncertainties that college students face. It is important for us as members of the CU Â鶹ӰԺ community, to remember the Colorado Creed and reflect on how we can live our lives by its values.

2015-16 Faculty Fellow Beth Osnes, right, is an associateÌýprofessor and director of graduate studies in theatre.

CU Engage now accepting applications for faculty fellows

Dec. 14, 2016

CU Engage is accepting applications for Faculty Fellows in Community-Based Learning, which will provide $4,000 grants to each faculty fellow. The program provides resources and support for faculty to expand, deepen and institutionalize community-based learning at CU.

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Two free weeks at The Rec for faculty and staff

Dec. 14, 2016

From Sunday, Dec. 18, to Saturday, Dec. 31, all CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty and staff with a valid Buff OneCard will receive free entry to the Recreation Center, including free bouldering, ice skating and fitness classes.

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Researchers dial in to 'thermostat' in Earth’s upper atmosphere

Dec. 14, 2016

Researchers have found Earth's upper atmosphere has a natural thermostat that dramatically cools the area after powerful solar storms bring on the heat.

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FCQ Redesign Project completes first pilot

Dec. 13, 2016

This November, the campus announced a collaborative, university-wide initiative to redesign the faculty course questionnaire (FCQ) instrument and process. This fall semester, the university successfully administered the first of two planned pilots at the Â鶹ӰԺ, Denver and UCCS campuses.

Colorado Combined Campaign: State employees giving, caring, sharing

Love to give where you live? Plan your 2017 giving with the CCC.

Dec. 13, 2016

Love to make an impact on your community, and give where you live? The Colorado Combined Campaign provides all state employees with a once-a-year charitable solicitation that is diverse, fairly-managed and efficient. The CCC website even provides a listing of charities by region, so you can keep your dollars close to home.

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10 things to do this week: Dec. 12 edition

Dec. 12, 2016

It's finals week, so make sure to keep it quiet out of respect for your fellow Buffs still studying for their exams. The city of Â鶹ӰԺ is having a lot of fun this week and over break and hosting many student-friendly events, so get up and at 'em!

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