2016 Distinguished Research Lecturership

Korevaar and Veblen named 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturers

Oct. 21, 2016

David Korevaar, College of Music, and Thomas T. Veblen, Geography Department, have been selected as recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Research Lectureship, which is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a faculty member at ŷڱƵ Boulder.

"Women and Money" workshop

'Women and Money': an interactive wealth-management workshop

Oct. 20, 2016

More women than ever are responsible for the financial wellbeing of themselves and their families. Join FSAP and Elevations Credit Union for this interactive workshop on Oct. 27.

Greg Moore

Putting the Watchdog to Sleep

Oct. 13, 2016

Former longtime Denver Post Editor-in-Chief Greg Moore will deliver a public lecture entitled “Putting the Watchdog to Sleep” on Friday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m.

State districts map

Two opportunities to hear from ŷڱƵ Regent At-Large candidates

Oct. 12, 2016

Do you know what a ŷڱƵ Regent does for the university? Before the ballots drop on Oct. 17, you may wish to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to hear from the two candidates for an at-large seat on the ŷڱƵ Board of Regents.

Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D

Former CDC director to address 'microbial terrorists' from Anthrax to Zika

Oct. 11, 2016

On Oct. 18, the BioFrontiers Institute will honor Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2016 Charlie Butcher Award. Dr. Gerberding was the first woman to be appointed Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). She will give a free talk “Fighting microbial terrorists: From Anthrax to Zika” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

ŷڱƵ Boulder Entrepreneur in Residence Nigel Sharp addresses the audience at a New Venture Challenge event.

New Venture Challenge teams to make first pitches Oct. 13

Oct. 10, 2016

Sixty seconds to pitch your big idea and excite a crowd of 200. Could you do it? On Thursday, Oct. 13, 30 teams will face this challenge as they participate in the annual New Venture Challenge Quick Pitch Night.

Sanyu A. Mojola

Honors Program Distinguished Lecture Series

Oct. 10, 2016

How do modern women in developing countries experience sexuality and love? Speaking from a unique outsider-insider perspective, Sanyu A. Mojola will show how the entanglement of love, money, and the transformation of girls into "consuming women" lies at the heart of women’s coming-of-age and health crises. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Critical Media Practice poster

The first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice

Oct. 10, 2016

This Oct 14 and 15, join the Department of Critical Media Practices for the first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice. Through workshops, screenings, presentations, and panel discussions, this colloquium will investigate the increasing overlap between art, engagement and nonfiction in the current technological landscape.

Book cover for John Birch: A life

John Birch: A Life

Oct. 10, 2016

Terry Lautz will discuss his new book "John Birch: A Life," described by Oxford Press as, "the remarkable story of who he actually was: an American missionary-turned-soldier who wanted to save China, but became a victim instead." Thursday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.

View from the Mountain Research Station

Winter, Wilderness and Climate

Oct. 9, 2016

In partnership with the Getches-Wilkinson Center, join The Wilderness Society and Protect Our Winters for an interactive presentation about energy development and climate impacts on our public lands. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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