artist’s impression of a planet early in its history

Experts to discuss time period leading up to a 'habitable solar system' Oct. 12

Oct. 6, 2017

For millenia, the origin of life has been a topic of fascination, debate and investigation. Leading thinkers in the field will synthesize what we know, don't know and where we're headed.

Cosmic geometry illustration

A cosmic meditation on the nature of sound and space Oct. 13, 14

Oct. 6, 2017

Join composer and shakuhachi player Aidan Patrick Cook for a bold new performance experience. Sprawl out on a cushion and sink into a tableau of sound unlike anything you've heard.

Two people text on their smartphones

Conference to explore social implications of technological change

Oct. 6, 2017

Via this no-cost, open keynote and panel discussion Oct. 18, participants will consider how the telegraph parallels the modern rise of social networks and more.

Mechanical engineering student Max Buechler

Grab a friend and sign up for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Ultimate Challenge

Oct. 5, 2017

Modeled after "The Amazing Race," this Oct. 21-22 event features mental and physical challenges created by former contestant and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder alumnus Floyd Pierce. The winning team gets $1,000.

Illustration of the Front Range

The future of Colorado's energy explored in upcoming talks

Oct. 5, 2017

Balancing energy resources, effectively communicating climate science and developing renewable technologies take center stage in this fall lecture series starting Oct. 14.

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Family Weekend events kick off Oct. 5

Oct. 4, 2017

Family Weekend brings nearly 4,000 new faces to campus each year. It's a great opportunity to visit with family at your campus home, attend presentations, tour the area, watch Buffs football and more. See the full schedule of events Oct. 5–8.

GZA

GZA to speak on relationship between hip-hop, science Oct. 12

Oct. 4, 2017

Cultural Events Board is bringing Wu-Tang Clan founding member GZA to campus, a talented artist who also is a co-founder of the Science Genius educational program for students.

SHE: Third Biannual Embodied Judaism Symposium logo

Who is She? Judaism series to explore feminine divine presence

Oct. 4, 2017

SHE: Third Biannual Embodied Judaism Symposium will explore Shekhinah, a feminine divine presence, with public gatherings and multimedia exhibits Nov. 2. Advance registration required.

Crossroads sign for Religion and Politics

Expert to weigh 'godless politics' in public talk Oct. 11

Oct. 3, 2017

University of Notre Dame professor David Campbell, expert on religion, politics and civic engagement, will discuss the politics of secularism in the United States during his Oct. 11 lecture.

Conor Brown in the Finnish woods.

College of Music joins worldwide celebration of Finland's birthday

Oct. 3, 2017

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finnish independence, the College of Music will highlight the music and folk traditions of the Nordic country in a series of concerts and faculty exchanges starting Oct. 24.

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