Community Edition - Feb. 20, 2018 | CU Boulder Today

Community Edition - Feb. 20, 2018

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Magnifying glass uncovers fingerprint, Flatirons in the background

CU on the Weekend: The many uses of forensic botany in solving crimes

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits

On Feb. 24, integrative physiology Professor Emeritus David Norris will present "Plants That Unmask Crimes" as part of the series that features some of CU Boulder's most dynamic faculty.

Experience virtual reality at the CU Art Museum

General Events & Exhibits

Want to try virtual reality? Starting Friday, Feb. 23, come by the CU Art Museum to participate in a five-minute session as part of an experimental film with those who have never used VR.

Property Services to hold live auction of surplus property, equipment

General Events & Exhibits

Looking to deck out your home office with furniture, add some equipment to your lab or deck out your pool with some starting blocks? Check out the campus auction Saturday, Feb. 24.

First Distinguished Lectureship on Music, Diversity and Inclusion hosts Native American music scholar

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits

On Feb. 28, the College of Music kicks off its annual Distinguished Lectureship on Music, Diversity and Inclusion with a free lecture by Native American ethnomusicologist Charlotte Heth.

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In Focus

Sistine Chapel painting of Aristotle and others philosophers

W.B. Allen, Stephen B. Presser appointed visiting scholars in conservative thought, policy

Announcements & Deadlines Campus Community

W.B. Allen and Stephen B. Presser have been named as the 2018鈥�19 Visiting Scholars in Conservative Thought and Policy at CU Boulder.

Research in Your Backyard

Cannabinoids are easier on the brain than booze, study finds

Health News Headlines

Marijuana may not be as damaging to the brain as previously thought; but much remains unknown or unproved, such as whether marijuana has beneficial effects, according to new research.

Household cleaners are almost as dirty as cars

Climate & Environment News Headlines

Chemical products like household cleaners, pesticides, paints and perfumes now rival motor vehicle emissions as the top source of urban air pollution, according to a surprising NOAA-led study.

Frequent night-shift work boosts likelihood of Type 2 diabetes

Health News Headlines

Healthcare workers, security guards and other employees who periodically work the night shift are significantly more likely to have Type 2 diabetes than workers who work only days.

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Income Tax Assistance

Now through April 7, IRS-certified volunteers, including students with the Leeds School of Business, will prepare and e-file federal and Colorado income tax returns for free. This service is available to taxpayers with household income of $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

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