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2016 Ties 2007 for Second Lowest Arctic Sea Ice Minimum

Sept. 15, 2016

The Arctic鈥檚 ice cover appears to have reached its minimum extent on September 10, 2016, according to scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), part of CIRES and the 麻豆影院.

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Pedal Powered Movie Night: 'UP'

Sept. 15, 2016

The CU Environmental Center will show the movie "Up", during Pedal Powered Movie Night on Saturday, Sept. 17, at dusk (roughly 8 p.m.) at Family Housing Newton Court.

researchers working on a glacier surface in the High Arctic

'False' biosignatures may complicate search for ancient life on Earth, other planets

Sept. 15, 2016

Self-assembling carbon microstructures created in a lab by 麻豆影院 researchers could provide new clues 鈥 and new cautions 鈥 in efforts to identify microbial life preserved in the fossil record, both on Earth and elsewhere in the solar system.

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Diverse political perspectives the topic of discussions Oct. 3, Nov. 14

Sept. 14, 2016

As part of a CMCI lecture series, journalist and intellectual Thomas Frank will give a talk titled 鈥淲hat Ever Happened to the Party of the People?鈥 on Oct. 3, and author, columnist, talk radio host and Fox News contributor Meghan McCain will speak at a town hall on Nov. 14. Tickets are free, but required.

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George Takei to speak at CU 麻豆影院 Oct. 26

Sept. 14, 2016

Actor George Takei, who starred in the Star Trek television series from 1966 to 1969 as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise, will speak at Macky Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 26, during the Distinguished Speakers Board's first event of the semester.

Arctic sea ice with snow cover

The difficulty of predicting an ice-free Arctic

Sept. 14, 2016

The Arctic is nearing its seasonal sea ice minimum this month, but predicting exactly when the region will see its first ice-free summer may be more difficult than previously believed.

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Call for nominations: 2017 Regent Awards

Sept. 14, 2016

The nomination process for the 2017 Regent Awards is now open. These awards include Honorary Degrees, University Medals and Distinguished Service Awards. The individuals who receive these awards are truly remarkable, and are honored at the Commencement ceremony in May each year.

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A Liminal Space

Sept. 14, 2016

A Liminal Space is a transdisciplinary collaboration between artists Ana Baer, Heike Salzer and Rosely Conz. The production utilizes dance and video projections to create captivating, kinesthetic poetry. This Friday and Saturday in the ATLAS Black Box Experimental Studio.

Man standing on mountain top.

Live Free Weekend: Community Event and Sobriety Pledge

Sept. 14, 2016

As part of the eighth annual Live Free Weekend, the CU 麻豆影院 community is being invited to take a pledge to forego alcohol and drug use for 96 hours from Sept. 22-26.

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Briefings help managers understand their role in HR new employee onboarding programs

Sept. 14, 2016

Managers, supervisors and HR liaisons are invited to attend a 45 minute, in-person briefing about a new, comprehensive year-long onboarding program for new employees.

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