Dog nose

From odor to action—how smells are processed in the brain, influence behavior

Jan. 25, 2022

Understanding how the brain translates smells into behavior change can help advance search and rescue technology and treatments for neurological conditions. Professor John Crimaldi and colleagues share on The Conversation.

Avery Hatch monitoring air quality in a home spared by the Marshall Fire

What the Marshall Fire can teach us as we prepare for future climate catastrophes

Jan. 25, 2022

CU Boulder researchers from across campus have pivoted to study the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, hoping to learn from a tragedy in their own backyard and help prepare the country for the next “climate fire.”

CU Symphony Orchestra on stage

Join a performance of the CU Symphony Orchestra Feb. 10

Jan. 24, 2022

The CU Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a diverse repertoire, including symphonies and large-scale orchestral works by major composers, at Macky Auditorium. Get tickets and plan to attend.

Florence Price

CU Philharmonia to honor Florence Price in newly imagined orchestration Feb. 8

Jan. 24, 2022

As part of a weekend honoring diverse women composers, join a full orchestration of “Seven Miniatures for Piano” comprising seven standalone pieces—each revealing different facets of Florence Price’s creative personality.

ice

Opening reception for ‘Sensing Ice: Explorations of Knowing Nature’ set for Jan. 27

Jan. 24, 2022

An Earth Sciences and Map Library exhibit invites viewers to contemplate the evolving human relationship with the ice on our planet.

Katie Melbourne

CU Boulder student working on James Webb Space Telescope

Jan. 24, 2022

Katie Melbourne is earning her doctorate in aerospace while also working full time at Ball Aerospace on NASA's flagship James Webb Space Telescope.

Choir performing on stage

Need something uplifting? Spring Festival of Choirs Feb. 6

Jan. 24, 2022

Join all of the CU Boulder choirs as they look toward and welcome the beginning of the spring thaw with the joyous sounds of voices raised together in song.

two people talking over coffee

Jan. 25 dialogue: Making mistakes, making amends

Jan. 24, 2022

In the Difficult Dialogues series, the Center for Humanities & the Arts and the University Libraries will facilitate a discussion of what it means to make a mistake and then repair the harm that happens when we mess up with our friends, peers, co-workers, family or on social media.

Instructor leads class

Grant can help move you from isolated to collaborative teaching mode

Jan. 24, 2022

Two leaders central to CU Boulder’s teaching mission say resources are available to support faculty who want to submit proposals for the CU Next Award. Learn more and plan to attend the kick-off event Jan. 28.

COVID variants

Alpha then delta and now omicron—6 questions answered as COVIDcases surge again

Jan. 24, 2022

People are buzzing with questions about the omicron variant and whether it could help usher in herd immunity. A team of CU Boulder virologists deciphers the latest findings on The Conversation.

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