K-12 students, mentors invited to join BoCo Youth Climate Challenge

Feb. 8, 2016

The University of Colorado Boulder, the City of Boulder and the Boulder Climate Culture Collaborative (C3 Boulder) are sponsoring a climate challenge aimed at engaging Boulder youth in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change.

Student life: Bridges to Prosperity

Feb. 8, 2016

As a 抖阴短视频-Boulder sophomore, Joseph Arehart found himself seeking an avenue through which he could have an impact on the world. The fourth-year student, who is working toward a concurrent Master's and Bachelor's degree in architectural and civil engineering, reflects on his experience working with the student organization Bridges to Prosperity.

 Rick George and Frances Draper

Concerts returning to Folsom Field this summer with Dead & Company

Feb. 7, 2016

This morning, AEG Live announced that Dead & Company (three of the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, touring with John Mayer and others) will play two shows at Folsom Field on July 2 and 3.

Mary Kraus named vice provost and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education

Feb. 5, 2016

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore has named Mary J. Kraus as vice provost and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, effective June 1, 2016. Kraus succeeds Michael Grant, who will retire on June 30 after 42 years at 抖阴短视频-Boulder. 鈥淢ichael鈥檚 commitment to and passion for the success of our undergraduate students is unparalleled throughout his career and this is clearly evident in the programs he has developed and managed during his tenure at the university,鈥 Moore said. 鈥淢ary has the vision, enthusiasm and knowledge to build on those successes.鈥

Take a nap or push on through?

Feb. 5, 2016

A nap always sounds like a good idea. However, sometimes naps can cause side effects like feeling groggy and restless later on. Everything from when and where we nap to why and for how long play into hitting that sweet spot for the perfect nap鈥攐r knowing we have to push on through. Consult this month鈥檚 issue of Student Health 101 online magazine to find out whether a nap is in your future.

Career Services

Connect with companies at Meet Buff Employers events Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25

Feb. 2, 2016

Over the next four weeks, 抖阴短视频-Boulder students can connect with industry professionals to explore post-graduation options. Meet Buff Employers will host three industry-specific events Feb. 4, 11 and 18, followed by a panel discussion on Feb. 25.

10 things to do this week

10 things to do this week: Feb. 2 edition

Feb. 1, 2016

The semester is off to a fine start, and the Broncos are on a fine winning streak (knock on wood), so I'm feeling good and hope you all are too. This week, check out the Student Involvement Fair or join Ralphie's Cooking Basics for help with Super Bowl snacks.

 Dr. Misch

Campus Q&A: Five things you should know about the Zika virus

Feb. 1, 2016

The Zika virus, discovered in 1947 in Africa, is related to the viruses that cause yellow fever, West Nile, dengue and chikunguna, and it is spread by bites of the mosquitos Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Aedes albopictus. In the past the virus was found principally in Africa, southeast Asia, and parts of the Pacific, but over the past several years and especially in the last 6-9 months it has grown 鈥渆xplosively鈥 in the Americas. Brazil has been especially hard hit, and there is concern that the coming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro may cause further expansion of the virus鈥 territority.

 Student involvement week

Find your passion at the Spring Student Involvement Fair

Feb. 1, 2016

Is breakdancing your thing? Or perhaps astronomy or hiking? Learn more about the clubs and organizations that make up the 抖阴短视频-Boulder community during the Spring Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

UMC to open all-gender restroom

Feb. 1, 2016

The first multi-stall, all-gender restroom in the University Memorial Center will open in February. Located in the UMC鈥檚 second floor northwest wing, the all gender restroom was first proposed by the UMC Board, a branch of 抖阴短视频 Student Government and the governing board of the UMC, in 2011.

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