La Niña Anomaly Could Affect Winter Weather in Colorado

Nov. 18, 2008

A strong La Niña that developed early last winter, only to disappear this summer, is showing signs of life again and could affect our winter weather, said University of Colorado at Boulder and NOAA atmospheric scientist Klaus Wolter.

International Education Week at CU-Boulder Offers Insight into the Value of Learning in a Global Environment

Nov. 17, 2008

If you're thinking about traveling abroad this year, don't go straight to your travel agent. First, stop by the University of Colorado at Boulder's Office of International Education and see just how far your education can take you.

America's Health Care Disparities and Legal Solutions Focus of Lecture by CU Law Professor

Nov. 17, 2008

University of Colorado at Boulder Professor of Law, Dayna Bowen Matthew, an expert in public health law, policy and ethics, will deliver the 2008 Distinguished Austin W. Scott Lecture at the Colorado Law School, Nov. 20.

Power Restored to CU Rec Center

Nov. 14, 2008

Power has been restored to the CU Recreation Center and it is has returned to normal hours except for the Ice Rink, which will open at 5 p.m.

CU's Applied Math Department to Study Learning Through Oral Assessments with New NSF Grant

Nov. 14, 2008

The University of Colorado at Boulder applied mathematics department has been awarded a $450,000 grant by the National Science Foundation to introduce pre-examination "oral assessments" in a number of courses to improve student understanding.

Val Peterson Enjoying New Role as President of ARCS Foundation's Colorado Chapter

Nov. 13, 2008

Val Peterson, wife of University of Colorado at Boulder Chancellor G.P. "Bud" Peterson, has been named president of the ARCS Foundation's Colorado chapter.

Aspiring Astronaut Among CU Â鶹ÒùÔº to Receive Science Scholarships Nov. 17

Nov. 13, 2008

Ryan Kobrick, a University of Colorado at Boulder doctoral candidate, has had the dream of being an astronaut since he was a kid. He is now working toward that dream while studying the abrasive nature of lunar dust, with the goal of helping scientists design better, safer and more durable spacesuits and spacecraft.

NASA Awards CU-Boulder $2 Million for Student Sounding Rocket Program

Nov. 13, 2008

NASA has awarded the University of Colorado at Boulder $2 million for graduate students to design, build and launch four payloads on sounding rockets from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to study X-ray emissions from the edges of the solar system and beyond.

Energy Experts Offer Policy Advice for New Administration at Nov. 17 CU Symposium

Nov. 12, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama won't take office until January, but national energy experts are ready to give him their ideas on desirable new energy policies.

UCPD Arrests Thomas Corwin-Smith on Harassment, Unlawful Conduct Charges

Nov. 11, 2008

University of Colorado Police today arrested Thomas Corwin-Smith, 6-22-75, on charges of harassment and Unlawful Conduct on Public Property for an incident involving a female CU student.

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