Saving the Environment and Dollars: CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Rewards Conservation and Tames Waste in the Process

Oct. 27, 2008

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and a campus energy bill that exceeds $25 million a year, the University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ is rewarding employees who implement strategies to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions while providing conservation learning opportunities to students.

CU Museum of Natural History Director Riding High on Success of New California Academy of Sciences Museum

Oct. 27, 2008

Before he came to the University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ, Patrick Kociolek spent a decade working to increase slumping attendance at the California Academy of Sciences, located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ to Test Campus Text-Messaging System on Oct. 30

Oct. 27, 2008

The University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ will test the Campus Alerts text-messaging system on Oct. 30 at noon.

Arnett Hall Becomes First Renovated CU Residence Hall to be LEED-Certified; Rededication Ceremony is Oct. 28

Oct. 24, 2008

The University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ will host a rededication for the newly renovated Arnett Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The renovation allowed the outdated residence hall to gain LEED certification and become a "green" residence hall.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Offers Flu, Meningitis Immunization Clinic for Students Oct. 30-31 at the UMC

Oct. 24, 2008

The University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ will hold a two-day flu and meningitis immunization clinic for students on Oct. 30-31 in the University Memorial Center, room 235.

CU Prof Receives Grant to Help Encourage Kids' Interest in Computers Through Games

Oct. 23, 2008

University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ Professor Alexander Repenning has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation for his work on the IDREAMS project, aimed at engaging students in computer science through game design and ultimately encouraging them to pursue careers in the information technology field.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Researcher Finds Link Between Physical and Interpersonal Warmth

Oct. 23, 2008

Do people trust others more when they experience physical warmth? That's the theory of CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Assistant Professor Lawrence E. Williams, who says simply handling a hot cup of coffee can change one's attitude toward a stranger.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Hosts 'Battle of the Brains' Computer Programming Contest

Oct. 22, 2008

Some of the best and brightest computer science students in the Rocky Mountain region will face off Oct. 25 in the 33rd annual "battle of the brains" contest of logic, strategy and mental endurance at the University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ.

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Team Looks at Islam Through a Different Global Lens on Oct. 24

Oct. 22, 2008

A team of University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ scholars from anthropology, geography, history, religious studies and journalism will host a conference Friday, Oct. 24, on "Transnational Discourses of the Global Islamic Community."

CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Friends of The Libraries to Present 'Treasures' Event Nov. 1

Oct. 22, 2008

The University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ group Friends of the Libraries will hold its fall "Treasures" event featuring Dan Corson's presentation, "Â鶹ӰԺ: A City Where Nothing Really Changes," on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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