UCSC calls for nominations for annual Service Excellence Award

Dec. 16, 2015

University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) is soliciting nominations of classified and university staff employees for the annual Service Excellence Award, recognizing and rewarding staff members who have provided outstanding and sustained volunteer service to their campus or the university system, as well, as to community/civic/professional organizations during the past 3 years.

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Colorado Gives Day: Plan your giving for 2016 with the CCC

Dec. 6, 2015

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. The Colorado Combined Campaign is designed to provide you ease of giving through online pledging and mont hly payroll deduction. Combine the two this Tuesday, Dec. 8, and you can give to more than 600 Colorado-based nonprofits all throughout 2016. Visit the CCC website and you are sure to find a program that touches your heart.

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CU-Boulder Hour of Code events break down barriers to computer science

Dec. 3, 2015

Hour of Code, which is actually a week’s worth of events celebrating the joy of coding while removing barriers to computer science for underrepresented groups, will be held Dec. 7 to 13 at the University of Colorado Boulder, in the community and online.

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Join the Colorado Combined Campaign: Your dollar strengthens Colorado

Nov. 29, 2015

As state employees, you show your commitment to fellow Coloradans each and every day. When you join with other Colorado state employees and make a donation to a nonprofit organization through the Colorado Combined Campaign, your impact is increased. Just a few dollars per paycheck allows partner nonprofit organizations to strengthen Colorado communities.

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Your student government: The State of the Student Body Address Dec. 3

Nov. 12, 2015

Join the University of Colorado Student Government for the Fall 2015 State of the Student Body Address during the Legislative Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in UMC room 247.

CU-Boulder-based AirWaterGas Sustainability Research Network invites community groups to apply for grants

Nov. 4, 2015

Community, tribal and K-12 groups are invited to submit project proposals that explore impacts of oil and gas development on their local communities with support from the AirWaterGas Sustainability Research Network based at the University of Colorado Boulder. The grants of up to $5,000 each aim to improve understanding of the risks and benefits of oil and gas development as identified by community organizations. Grant recipients will work with AirWaterGas researchers for the duration of their one-year projects.

Veterans celebrated in series of CU-Boulder, community events

Nov. 2, 2015

In anticipation of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 a series of events is planned at the University of Colorado Boulder and beyond to celebrate those who have served the United States as members of the armed forces.

Teens explore the botany behind a victim’s last meal in CU-Boulder “science café”

Oct. 30, 2015

University of Colorado Boulder scientists know how to get teens excited about science – pick a good topic, such as using science to solve crimes, and then package it in a “café” setting. The Teen Science Café – the next one dubbed “CSI Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes” - is part of a national push to get more young people involved in science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) subjects.

VRC to celebrate 50th anniversary with 'Fifty for 50 Service Challenge'

Oct. 20, 2015

The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is celebrating 50 years of engagement and action on the CU-Boulder campus. Everyone on campus is invited to celebrate both the history and future of the VRC at a 50th anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Abrams Lounge at the Center for Community (3rd Floor).

CU scientists to engage public Oct. 24 through hands-on demos, conversationsĚýĚý

Oct. 20, 2015

Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are stepping out of their offices and labs to share their work through hands-on activities Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. “Portal to the Public: Meet a CU Scientist” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free and open to all ages.

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