an American bison grazing

A changing season means a changing diet for bison, CU-Â鶹ӰԺ study finds

Nov. 25, 2015

North American bison adjust their diet seasonally in order to take full advantage of the growing season when grasses become less nutritious, a new study led by researchers at the Â鶹ӰԺ has discovered.

EducationUSA students in Rocky Mountain National Park

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ to host EducationUSA Academy in summer 2016

Nov. 24, 2015

The Â鶹ӰԺ is pleased to announce its selection by the U.S. Department of State, and its cooperative partner, World Learning, to host an EducationUSA Academy in summer 2016.

Economic Outlook Forum to be presented Dec. 7 by CU-Â鶹ӰԺ’s Leeds School of Business

Nov. 24, 2015

The Â鶹ӰԺ Leeds School of Business will present its 51st annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the Grand Hyatt Denver.

CubeSats students

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ lands first free ULA CubeSat ride into space

Nov. 20, 2015

United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced Thursday it's taking CubeSat rideshares to the next level by launching a new, innovative program offering universities the chance to compete for free CubeSat rides starting in 2017. The first free CubeSat launch is going to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ.

 Student looking at her laptop

Mind your mind: The procrastination problem

Nov. 20, 2015

Whether it’s studying for a bio exam or finishing a paper, procrastination can stop anyone in their tracks. But does it have to keep you down? Dr. Koru, a mindfulness expert, says there are several things you can do in just a few minutes that have the potential to turn it all around: timed working, for example, and changing your environment can have a huge impact. For more tips, check out this month’s issue of Student Health 101 .

Music for a runner’s ear

Nov. 19, 2015

Nov. 20, 2015 Annaka Price For Annaka Price the ideal cadence for running is 180 steps per minute and to make sure she stays at that pace she’s creating unique music to help her stay in step. Price, who is studying for a doctorate of musical arts and also is a teaching assistant at CU-Â鶹ӰԺ’s School of Music, arrived at that cadence number after injuring herself training for a marathon.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor's Corner: Staying unified and supportive in the wake of the Paris attacks

Nov. 18, 2015

As we mourn the loss of life in Paris and conduct outreach it is important that we re-affirm our values as a campus by providing support to the French students studying with us in Â鶹ӰԺ, to our American students studying in France, and to the valued members of our Muslim community on campus. I want us to rise to the challenge of this difficult international moment by greeting tragedy with healing and conflict with understanding, and by refusing to inject more rancor and reprisal into the mix.

 Soweto Gospel Choir

Soweto Gospel Choir brings gospel and dance to Â鶹ӰԺ

Nov. 18, 2015

The Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir choir will illuminate South African life through music, singing and dancing on Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m., in Macky Auditorium.

Woman talking to her young daughter

Reminders, not time, help curb impulsive behavior – in 3-year-olds, at least

Nov. 18, 2015

A child is staring longingly at a bowl of chocolate ice cream directly in front of her. She's told to wait for 10 seconds and she won’t want it anymore. The urge for sweets will dissipate. Does it work?

 Terri Fiez

From VC Fiez: An exciting time in CU-Â鶹ӰԺ research

Nov. 17, 2015

I am delighted to share with you recent highlights from the Â鶹ӰԺ’s research endeavors and creative works . While I have only been onboard a short time, I am impressed by the remarkable people, our dedicated partners and the excitement about CU-Â鶹ӰԺ’s past and future impact.

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