Image of the sun fringed in white light as seen during an eclipse

Scientists heading to tip of Australia to observe rare eclipse

April 6, 2023

CU Boulder astrophysicists Kevin Reardon and Sarah Bruce are traveling across the globe to the fringes of Australia to witness a rare event—a total solar eclipse that will last just one minute but could help scientists answer a burning mystery about the sun.

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10 things to do this weekend: Take the stage, explore serendipity at TEDxCU, more

April 6, 2023

This weekend brings the Project Kind 5K and open mic night for mental health awareness, a showing of The Whale, a farming service opportunity, the West African Highlife Ensemble, a dive into the night sky, Passport to Asia and more.

LASP researchers over the last 75 years

LASP: 75 years of innovation in space science

April 5, 2023

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics—CU’s oldest and highest-budget research institute and the only academic research institute in the world to have sent scientific instruments to all eight planets in the solar system, plus Pluto, the Sun and a host of moons—is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Provost Russell Moore shares his congratulations with the 2022 BFA Excellence Awardees

Faculty assembly invites campus to celebrate award winners April 19

April 5, 2023

The Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions by faculty in the area of teaching; service and leadership; and research, scholarly and creative work. Attend the ceremony to celebrate this year's recipients.

Step Afrika! performing on stage

Artist Series season for 2023–24 features eclectic mix of world-class performers

April 5, 2023

The 86th season of CU Presents’ Artist Series features an exciting lineup that includes familiar favorites, world-class artists and one-of-a-kind collaborations.

students from the Psychedelic Club and Students for Sensible Drug Policy

Public invited to cannabis, psychedelic symposium April 15

April 5, 2023

The 10th annual Cannabis & Psychedelic Symposium will take place virtually on April 15 and is free and open to the public. The event is dedicated to fostering education and activism on psychoactive substances and the cultures, policies, economics and medicinal applications surrounding them.

Jessica Doty

Jessica Doty named associate vice chancellor for health and wellness

April 5, 2023

Jessica Doty—who has served in an interim capacity since January 2022, guiding Health and Wellness Services through a significant period of transition—has been named the associate vice chancellor for health and wellness.

a music dance performance on campus

Catch a CU Boulder performance of Chicago April 27–30

April 5, 2023

Theatergoers will have the chance to see a professional production by the Musical Theatre Program. A fresh take on the iconic musical Chicago, viewers can expect “a little bit of movie and a little bit of Broadway.â€

Students play a yard game during CUnity Fest

10 student organizations for sports Buffs

April 5, 2023

CU Boulder has more than 500 student organizations covering a wide variety of activities and interests. For students interested in sports, recreation and outdoor activities, many groups welcome all skill levels to have fun, learn and compete.

Person reading from the Haggadah while preparing to dip parsley into salt water

Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday

April 5, 2023

The Passover Seder has tradition and remembrance at its core, but that doesn't mean it's unchanging. The holiday has been evolving from the start—right up to Zoom Seders during the pandemic. Look back on The Conversation archives, featuring CU's Sam Boyd.

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