Alex Honnold

‘Free Solo’ star Alex Honnold to speak at Macky Auditorium Nov. 1

Oct. 5, 2021

The Distinguished Speakers Board will host professional climber and TV host Alex Honnold at Macky Auditorium on Monday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.

Los Seis de Boulder memorial

CU Boulder to host Los Seis de Boulder symposium Nov. 5–6

Oct. 1, 2021

Register for the Los Seis de Boulder, Race and Memory Symposium, which will be free and open to all with dramatic readings, podcasting, panel discussions, music and more, all focused on the Los Seis de Boulder and the Chicano movement.

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Watch 'Creative (Climate) Communications for a Better World'

Oct. 1, 2021

During the Sept. 25 CU on the Weekend lecture, Professor Max Boykoff highlighted dimensions of his book, integrating lessons from the social sciences and humanities to more effectively make connections that everyday citizens care about.

Kevin Roose

Best-selling technology writer Kevin Roose to speak Oct. 13

Sept. 27, 2021

Kevin Roose, a New York Times technology writer and the author of three best-selling books, will speak in a virtual keynote sponsored by ASSETT and the President’s Fund for the Humanities.

SDO/EVE calibration rocket assembly in White Sands, New Mexico. (Credit: LASP)

3 LASP launches in 1 season—A lecture Oct. 6

Sept. 27, 2021

Scientist James Mason will discuss preparations for three small satellite and sounding rocket launches, presenting an exciting launch video. Smaller missions are a fast-growing and flexible segment that represents a return to an abundance of diverse and exciting science.

Sarah James

CU Boulder expert to examine ancient Greek vessels in Oct. 12 event

Sept. 24, 2021

Sarah James, associate professor of Classics at CU Boulder, will present "Exotic Contents, Exquisite Containers: Perfume Bottles and Jewelry Boxes of Ancient Greece" in a virtual program at 6 p.m.

The visit of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, on the CU Boulder campus. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Compassion and dignity: A conversation Oct. 25 with the Dalai Lama and educators

Sept. 21, 2021

Join His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with world-renowned scholars and K-12 educators, in a virtual conversation on cultivating compassion and dignity in schools.

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CU on the Weekend's virtual fall series to begin Sept. 25, run through Dec. 4

Sept. 9, 2021

CU on the Weekend is back for another free series featuring cutting-edge work by some of CU Boulder’s most dynamic faculty. Experts will address everything from climate communications to living with wildfire and the rights of Indigenous people.

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Black holes are fussy eaters—Learn more Sept. 15

Sept. 8, 2021

Black holes are often regarded as cosmic vacuum cleaners, but it's actually rather hard to get them to eat. And when they do feed, they make a mess, disturbing their surroundings out to thousands or even millions of light-years. Join the Distinguished Faculty Series on Sept. 15 for more.

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Join the Coloradan Conversation Sept. 8 to discuss leadership

Aug. 30, 2021

The next virtual Coloradan Conversation event will feature a panel discussion about the evolving nature of leadership. Join CU alumni, students, community members and experts to discuss what you read and find ways to move forward into action.

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