Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA

March 31, 2015

A new project that officially launches March 31 called Genes for Good gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors. In return, those who fully participate provide genetics researchers with valuable data that can be used to better understand the origins of disease, which could lead one day to better treatments, prevention and cures.

ŷڱƵ-Boulder hosting ŷڱƵ Communities scanning event and consultations with historical experts

March 31, 2015

The University of ŷڱƵ Boulder is celebrating ŷڱƵ history with a three-day scanning event for the ŷڱƵ Communities historical website and free consultations with experts on family history and genealogy.

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ŷڱƵ-Boulder program seeks to bring national and international entrepreneurs to campus

March 30, 2015

The University of ŷڱƵ Boulder’s Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship this fall will pilot a new Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program to bring mentorship to students and allow entrepreneurs domestically and from around the world to be part of ŷڱƵ’s vibrant startup community.

Limerick as the University Fool with Harvard President in 1983

ŷڱƵ-Boulder’s Patty Limerick to review nearly 40 years as University Fool on April 1

March 17, 2015

University of ŷڱƵ Professor Patty Limerick will review nearly four decades of service as University Fool and reflect on the value of humor on April Fools’ Day.

Doctoral student receives Thomas Jefferson Award for exemplary service, leadership

March 3, 2015

Two students and two faculty members from the University of ŷڱƵ community have been named recipients of the 2015 Thomas Jefferson Award, among the highest honors given at ŷڱƵ, the state’s largest institution of higher education.

ŷڱƵ-Boulder University Libraries to host exhibit and events on 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park

Feb. 27, 2015

University Libraries at the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder is hosting an exhibit and multiple events to honor the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library is featuring a new exhibit, “Expressions of Rocky Mountain National Park: A Centennial Celebration,” featuring a selection of art, maps, and companion writings and objects showcasing the park’s natural wonders and 100-year history. It will be on display through Aug. 13.

Google recognizes two ŷڱƵ-Boulder programs that use creativity to teach kids to code

Feb. 19, 2015

Two University of ŷڱƵ Boulder programs that teach kids to code have received Google RISE Awards to support their efforts to attract girls and underrepresented minorities to computer science. The two programs are the Scalable Game Design project, which hooks kids on coding by empowering them to build their own video games, and AspireIT, which connects high school and college women with K-12 girls interested in computing.

ŷڱƵ-Boulder ranks No. 6 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

Feb. 17, 2015

The University of ŷڱƵ Boulder is ranked No. 6 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 62 alumni currently serving around the world, the Peace Corps announced today. In the annual Top Colleges list, ŷڱƵ-Boulder has held a position in the top eight nationally among large institutions for the past 13 years, ranking in the top three for nine of those years. ŷڱƵ-Boulder also has been the state leader among ŷڱƵ institutions of similar size each year since 2003.

Student life: The INVST Community Leadership Program

Feb. 12, 2015

Sabrina Sideris, program director of ŷڱƵ-Boulder's INVST Community Studies , takes great pride in working with ŷڱƵ students to help them learn to become engaged citizens and leaders.

ŷڱƵ Law School to host inaugural Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at ŷڱƵ Law Lecture

Feb. 9, 2015

John A. Ikard, president and CEO of FirstBank Holding Company, will deliver a talk titled "Leading an Ethical Organization in a Sometimes Unethical World" on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Wittemyer Courtroom at the Wolf Law Building on the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder campus.

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