Published: March 2, 2018

Did we see you around in recent days? Captured in photos and video wereÌýscenes from Norlin Quad, two talks with NASA astronauts, the kick-off CU Boulder Next event in Los Angeles and photos submitted by community members.

Scene at CU is a weekly series, a look back at happenings and stories among the campus community, captured inÌývisuals. See, watch and take in the moments. You might catch a glimpseÌýof a thrilling event, a grand celebration, the culmination of an achievement, a subtle beauty among our surroundings, the flux of seasons, a quiet observance, a community connectionÌýand more.

Scenes from Norlin Quad

A high-level look at Norlin Quad during passing period. Watch now.


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Â鶹ÒùÔº enjoy the warm weather at Norlin Quad. Photo by Patrick Campbell. Â鶹ÒùÔº enjoy the warm weather at Norlin Quad. Photo by Patrick Campbell.


NASA astronauts on campus

This week, former NASA astronaut—and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek—Mae JemisonÌýand current NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force command pilot Col.ÌýJack FischerÌýspoke on campus.

Jemison speaks during the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series. Photo by Casey A. Cass.

Jemison speaks during the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Jemison and former CU President Sandy Braken conduct a Q&A session. Photo by Casey A. Cass. A young participant asks a poignant question to Jemison during the Q&A session. Photo by Casey A. Cass.Ìý Fischer speaks at Fiske Planetarium on campus. Photo from CU Engineering. Fischer autographs a poster during visit. Photo from CU Engineering. Fischer speaks with campus community members during visit. Photo from CU Engineering.


CU Boulder Next: Los Angeles

California high school senior Kendall Mata shows an "I'm an Art Buff" pin to her mother Sherry Marshall at the CU Boulder Next event at LA Live. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

California high school senior Kendall Mata shows an "I'm an Art Buff" at the CU Boulder Next event at LA Live. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Lily Ritchey, 6, passes along a Buff button to her dad Michael Ritchey (MechEngr'02). Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Stefanie Johnson, professor at the Leeds School of Business talks about The Myth of Meritocracy and What’s Next for Business​. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. 2001 Nobel Laureate Eric Cornell talks about the research he and his team do. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Madalyn Kern (MechEngr’12; MS’14; PhD’16) holds up a prototype of an adjustable-fit prosthetic leg that she is designing and manufacturing during her talk. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Former CU Buff football player and Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt talks at CU Boulder Next. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder student and Buff Talks speaker Alan Sanchez (AeroEngr'18) chats with particpants. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Lance Markowitz tries on virtual reality goggles at the CMCI booth at CU Boulder Next. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Attendees network with South Park producer/animation director Eric Stough (Film'95) and CU Arts and Sciences Dean James White. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


CU through your lens

See photos from social media and submitted by campus community members.

 Ranger is growing up so fast!! Almost 4 months.  Journalist and author Laura Wides-Muñoz poses with others following campus visit hosted by the Latin American Studies Center.  A stairway leads to a backstage green room in Macky Auditorium.  What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ... except for the bruises.  Macky Director Rudy Betancourt poses in an empty concert hall during a recent staff tour.  Buffs win! Your CU Buffs are WWCHL Champions!