Chancellor’s Corner: Engage in the civic discourse. Vote!

Oct. 29, 2014

The Â鶹ӰԺ has distinguished itself for the commitment of our campus community to civic discourse as a driver of our missions of research, teaching, and service. One of the most important ways to fulfill that commitment is by voting. I urge all CU-Â鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff, students and alumni to exercise your right to vote and to make your voice heard in the upcoming elections.

Project update: A data-driven approach to campus space utilization

Oct. 29, 2014

This September, Provost Russ Moore and Senior Vice Chancellor Kelly Fox shared an update about a campuswide initiative to help the university ensure that it is making the best possible use of its classrooms, offices and all other types of space. Since that time, a project team has been hard at work gathering and analyzing information.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ releases 'It’s On Us' sex assault prevention video

Oct. 28, 2014

All of us have the responsibility to stop sexual assault. Please watch this 1-minute video, and listen to your fellow students, faculty, staff and administrators talk about the importance of ending sexual assault.

Halloween Weekend

Oct. 28, 2014

By Christina Gonzales, Dean of Students As Halloween weekend approaches, I’d like to encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly and have some fun. But as you do so, please take steps to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.

When hearing aid users listen to music, less is more, says CU-Â鶹ӰԺ study

Oct. 27, 2014

The type of sound processing that modern hearings aids provide to make speech more understandable for wearers may also make music enjoyment more difficult, according to a new study by the Â鶹ӰԺ.

Student entrepreneurs: WARES - Art and entrepreneurs

Oct. 24, 2014

Created with hopes of changing a frustrating reality in the art industry, CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students Alex Klinger and Amanda Roper started WARES : a student group focused on providing experience for students looking to explore entrepreneurship and the art world.

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Astronaut Bruce McCandless to present scholarship award to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ student

Oct. 23, 2014

Former NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless will present Â鶹ӰԺ senior Jeni Sorli with a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation during a free public campus event on Thursday, Oct. 30.

HR Corner: Engaging in eldercare, preparing and caregiving

Oct. 22, 2014

Are you among the nearly 25% of U.S. adults reporting as caregiver to another adult? If so, you are likely at higher risk of increased emotional distress and poor health behaviors. Caregiver distress accumulates with the myriad decisions that must be made concerning your aging or disabled loved-one, coupled with the emotional and physical tolls of coordinating daily personal care. Learn about upcoming information sessions and resources for coping with caregiving.

Fiske Planetarium sets up safe eclipse-viewing this Thursday

Oct. 22, 2014

On Thursday, Oct. 23, a partial solar eclipse will grace Colorado skies. If you want to catch a glimpse of it, the Â鶹ӰԺ’s Fiske Planetarium is selling eclipse-safe glasses for viewing and hosting a viewing event on the lawns surrounding the venue.

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New study pinpoints major sources of air pollutants from oil and gas operations in Utah

Oct. 21, 2014

Oil and natural gas production fields can emit large amounts of air pollutants that affect climate and air quality—but tackling the issue has been difficult because little is known about what aspects of complex production operations leak what kinds of pollutants, and how much. Now a study led by the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics sheds light on just that, pinpointing sources of airborne pollutants.

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