STEM Launch students Delilah Viano (left) and Adriana Schisel (right) stop to look at a burn scar along the Fern Lake Trail

Day in national park helps students see forest recovery in real time

Dec. 6, 2023

Eighth graders from STEM Launch, a school in Thornton, spent weeks learning about CIRES’ Future of Forests curriculum, followed by a day at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Dylan Fixmer

Alumnus Dylan Fixmer—composer with a cause

Dec. 6, 2023

College of Music alumnus Dylan Fixmer’s varied and prolific career aims to inspire empathy and advance community engagement.

Designs representing African royalty and regalia

African royalty fashion show to take center stage Dec. 9

Dec. 5, 2023

Dress to impress and join the African Student Association for its first African Royalty Fashion Show, a night of culture meant to educate, enlighten and embrace African elegance and diversity.

Llen Pomeroy

How OIEC supports campus during times of conflict

Dec. 5, 2023

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance provides support particularly during times of conflict, such as with the Israel-Hamas war. Read more from Llen Pomeroy, Title IX officer and associate vice chancellor.

a large menorah in front of a Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany

Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically—but the same is true of Christmas

Dec. 5, 2023

Assimilation no doubt played a role in making Hanukkah the commercialized holiday it is today. But other factors shaped the modern festival, too, says CU expert Samira Mehta. Read more on The Conversation.

College age friends celebrating the holidays and exchanging gifts

The college student’s guide to gifting on a budget

Dec. 5, 2023

Budgeting your spending money can be particularly challenging during the holiday season. Here are some ways to let your friends and family know you love them—without breaking the bank.

Denver's skyline. The foreground shows cars driving on a highway.

Colorado economic outlook: Slowing growth in a turbulent economy

Dec. 4, 2023

Despite persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, a worker shortage and slowing consumer spending, Colorado’s economy should remain resilient in 2024, according to the Business Economic Outlook released by the Leeds School of Business.

Forest

Protecting trees to save people from climate disaster

Dec. 4, 2023

Professor Colleen Lyons shares her take on a loss and damage fund to support forest health around the world as a critical climate change mitigation strategy. She is presenting a related call to action at COP28.

Colorful microscopic image of a regularly repeating pattern

‘Doughnut’ beams help physicists see incredibly small objects

Dec. 4, 2023

A new laser-based technique can create images of structures too tiny to view with traditional microscopes, and without damaging them. The approach could help scientists inspect nanoelectronics, including the semiconductors in computer chips.

Staff enjoy an appreciation breakfast

Mark your calendar for breakfast Dec. 14

Dec. 4, 2023

Enjoy a complimentary staff appreciation breakfast, hosted by Staff Council. The menu will include fruit, bacon, breakfast potatoes, quinoa and broccoli hash, scrambled eggs, pastries and more. The event will be an opportunity for attendees to drop off donations for area pantries as well.

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