Chas Douthit

Class of 2016: Singing opera and teaching students how to make it in music

April 29, 2016

Not all college music programs invite undergraduates to participate in full-scale operas. But in his four years at CU-Â鶹ӰԺ, Chas Douthit has played roles in four. Douthit, who will receive his bachelor's in music education with a choral music emphasis on May 6, has always been involved in performing at the College of Music.

Students studying at tables in Norlin Library

Student life: Campus refuel spots

April 29, 2016

The CU-Â鶹ӰԺ campus is home to numerous spots to refuel during the school year. With the end of the semester in sight, don't forget there are plenty of quick, convenient places to grab a bite or a cup of coffee or tea.

Group looking at seeds

$1 Million in Innovative Seed Grant Program awards announced

April 29, 2016

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ’s Innovative Seed Grant program is awarding $1 million through 23 grants that take investigators in creative and sometimes high-risk, high-reward directions, like a new project exploring the relationship between climate change and political instability in the Middle East.

 Open Enrollment 2016

On-campus Open Enrollment benefits sessions May 5

April 29, 2016

Open Enrollment Sessions and Fairs will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the UMC's Glenn Miller Ballroom. Open Enrollment ends at 5 p.m. May 13. Sessions for faculty and staff will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a retiree session running from 11 a.m. to noon. An Open Enrollment Fair, featuring plan providers, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Angevine Middle School students in science workshop at CU Â鶹ӰԺ

Lafayette middle schoolers get a taste of college life

April 28, 2016

Lafayette middle schoolers get a taste of college life through on-campus science programs, dance workshops, a museum tour and a rousing theatre production about the U.S. presidents.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: University of Colorado Student Government election review

April 28, 2016

The University of Colorado Student Government has issued an opinion that affects the results of the recently conducted student government election. As chancellor, I recognize and fully support the right of the students to elect their own leadership and to administer the processes for those elections. Due to the recent confusion and challenges to the election that have been raised, I will review the processes employed and the decisions made to this point to ensure that they were administered appropriately. I will conduct my review expeditiously in conjunction with the vice chancellor for student affairs and the university’s legal counsel and without any preference to any of the candidates.

 Late night breakfast

Late Night Breakfast May 2

April 28, 2016

Take a break from finals and enjoy Late Night Breakfast on Monday, May 2, 8 to 11 p.m. in the UMC. Join the Center for Student Involvement for free food, bowling, massages and bounce through a giant inflatable obstacle course.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ to hold spring commencement ceremony May 7

April 28, 2016

The Â鶹ӰԺ will hold its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Folsom Field. No tickets are required for the ceremony, which is free and open to the public.

 Professor Andrew Martin standing in lakeshore holding a bucket

Helping students and imperiled wildlife, one at a time

April 28, 2016

An evolutionary biologist, Professor Andrew Martin has long been involved in genetic studies and conservation efforts on behalf of wildlife in peril, from greenback cutthroat trout and great white sharks to desert pupfish and prairie dogs. But Martin is not just a top-tier scientist. Because of his exceptional abilities and passion to integrate his teaching and research, he has been named one of two CU President’s Teaching Scholars for 2016 by President Bruce Benson.

Hand graphic pointing at 3 star rating

Consumers’ trust in online user ratings misplaced, says CU-Â鶹ӰԺ study

April 28, 2016

The belief that online user ratings are good indicators of product quality is largely an illusion, according to a new CU-Â鶹ӰԺ study. Yet almost all retailers provide user ratings on their websites and many consumers rely on the information when making purchase decisions.

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