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Ƶ Boulder sources available to discuss Super Bowl

Feb. 3, 2017

The following University of Colorado Boulder faculty experts can address various topics related to professional sports and the Super Bowl, which is on Sunday, Feb. 5. Proposition betting: Robert Donchez can address “prop betting,” or off-the-wall betting on the Super Bowl. The practice involves placing bets on crazy things, according...

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Expanded car-share options roll onto campus

Feb. 2, 2017

Need some wheels for a short while, perhaps with ski and bike racks? Adding to existing car-share options on campus, Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with Zipcar in a program designed for students, faculty and staff.

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'Voice of commencement,' library Dean Jim Williams to retire in June

Feb. 1, 2017

After a nearly 30-year career leading University Libraries through advancements; promoting knowledge and research access; and serving countless organizations on campus, in his field and beyond, longtime commencement marshal and Dean Jim Williams will retire.

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Trump's pick for Supreme Court a visiting professor at Ƶ Boulder

Jan. 31, 2017

Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch has taught, advised and mentored law students on campus for eight years, supporting student success and the development of tomorrow’s leaders. Both of his parents graduated from Colorado Law in 1964.

Ƶ Boulder sources available to discuss current executive orders

Jan. 25, 2017

Among an ongoing issuance this week of executive orders by President Donald Trump, some have called for swift reconsideration of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines, as well as swift environmental reviews and approvals of infrastructure development projects. The following Ƶ Boulder experts are available to discuss. Sarah Krakoff...

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Ann Schmiesing permanently named to Graduate School posts

Jan. 20, 2017

Ann Schmiesing has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. A professor of German and Scandinavian studies, Schmiesing has served as interim dean and vice provost since June 2016.

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Colorado business landscape saw strong growth in close of 2016

Jan. 19, 2017

A Leeds School report looking back on the final quarter of 2016 shows robust growth in Colorado for new business formation. Also, the state's energy sector is showing early stages of recovery after having hit bottom and the real estate market is outpacing expansion on the national scale.

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Post-election, Colorado business confidence rallies

Jan. 3, 2017

As uncertainty surrounding the recent election has subsided, the optimism of Colorado business leaders has turned sharply up ahead of the first quarter of 2017, according to a Leeds School report.

Bears Ears National Monument

Dec. 29, 2016

The Bears Ears National Monument is seen in the distance. Photo courtesy of San Juan County, Utah. President Obama yesterday designated Bears Ears, a set of buttes located in southern Utah, a national monument. Charles Wilkinson , a distinguished professor at Colorado Law , has worked with the Bears Ears...

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Slight employment uptick in store for Colorado in 2017

Dec. 5, 2016

Though at a slower pace than in recent years, the state is poised to gain 63,400 jobs in 2017. With the exception of the natural resources and mining industry, all the state's sectors are expected to see job growth, with construction expected to see the most gains.

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