Published: March 23, 2018

Did we see you around in recent days? Captured in photos were a BuffsUnited program celebratingÌýdiversity and inclusion, a campus visit and student seminar with United Launch Alliance chief TonyÌýBruno, a talk by political commentator Ann Coulter, scenes from around campus this week andÌýhighlights shared by you in social media.

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.

BuffsUnited: Interwoven Intersectionalities

Across campus at Old Main, BuffsUnited hosted Interwoven Intersectionalities,Ìýan arts and culture program that celebrated diversity and inclusion. The event drew nearly 70 people from CU Boulder and the surrounding community. Highlights of the evening included interpretive dances, spoken word poetry, on-stage conversations and a performance from the student-led a cappella group Mile 21.

CU Boulder student Gwendalynn Roebke serves as the emcee for the BuffsUnited event. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

CU Boulder student Gwendalynn Roebke serves as emcee. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Phoenix, Colorado's Trans Community Choir, performs "We are the Rising Sun." Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder graduate student Bonnie Cox performs a dance "Dar a Luz." Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder students Bri Hill, left, and Jackson Reinagel have a dialogue during the event. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder professor Lorraine Bayard de Volo speaks at the BuffsUnited event. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


CU through your lens

See social media photos from campus community membersÌýselected by the campus social media manager.

From @cublibraries on Instagram | Is it the new cover of a modern folk album or the CU Class of 1890?

From @cubuffssoccer Instagram | Is there a better place to play soccer than CU Boulder? From @mediaarchaeologylab Instagram | Our new MAL PALS documenting early digital typefaces. From @cuboulderrec Instagram | This spring break we are holding a photo contest! Use #ActiveBuffs. From @coachlindseymalone Instagram | Time to break through some barriers. From @nsa_cuboulder Instagram | Anddd that’s a wrap #nepalnight2018ÌýFrom @cuboulderrec Instagram | With the sun coming back, it means that it’s time to re-open the Buff pool!


Ann Coulter talk

Ann Coulter, political commentator and author, attracted a full house to her free talk Wednesday evening,Ìýhosted by the CU Boulder student organization chapter of Turning Point USA.ÌýThe crowd of students and community members gave her a few standing ovations. About 50 students walked out of the talk, which focused on immigration policy, in protest.Ìý

Ann Coulter speaks at CU Boulder. Photo by Casey A. Cass.

Ann Coulter walks toward podium. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Ann Coulter speaks at CU Boulder. Photo by Casey A. Cass.Ìý


Captured on campus

Take in scenes from around campus this week, including snowy Flatirons on Monday, followed by the first day of spring on Tuesday, the Â鶹ÒùÔº Demand ActionÌýchapter meeting to discussÌýlegislative issues regarding gun control, a myriad of campus squirrelsÌýand more.

Senior Alex Elnagdy shares a peanut with a squirrel on campus. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

Morning snow on the Flatirons this Monday. Photo by Casey A. Cass. First day of spring on campus. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. A squirrel munches on some foliage. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Â鶹ÒùÔº walk across campus on the first day of spring. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Â鶹ÒùÔº and panelists have a Q&A session at Â鶹ÒùÔº Demand Action meeting. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Â鶹ÒùÔº and panelists have a Q&A session at Â鶹ÒùÔº Demand Action meeting. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Flatirons on a sunny Friday morning. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Freshman Adrienne Jacobi gets caught up in astronomy notes before spring break. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Campus squirrel getting into spring break mode. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Sun shines over the sundial in the Norlin plaza. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Freshman Zach Ramirez kicks off his shoes while enjoying the warm weather at Farrand Field. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. A squirrel practices his football lineman stance. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


United Launch Alliance chief visit, seminar

On Tuesday, President and CEO ofÌýUnited Launch AllianceÌýTonyÌýBruno met with campus administrators, visited the new aerospace engineering building site, toured CU Engineering facilities and more. He also gaveÌýa student seminar about his career experiences, followed by a meet-and-greet reception.Ìý

Tony Bruno meets with students after seminar on campus. Photo by Casey A. Cass.

 LASP's Daniel Baker, engineering Dean Bobby Braun and Tony Bruno. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Bruno tours the LASP facility during his visit. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Bruno visits the new aerospace engineering building site. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Bruno speaks to students during seminar on campus. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Bruno speaks to students during seminar on campus. Photo by Casey A. Cass.