Events Calendar

"No praise can be too high ... for the three hypervirtuosos ... especially violinist Ani Kavafian, in a part of almost unbelievable difficulty." Boston Globe

After 25 years of friendship and music-making, violinist Ani Kavafian, pianist Andre-Michel Schub and clarinetist David Shifrin-each a true virtuoso and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center-come together as a trio with undeniable chemistry. Combined, they have performed with nearly every major orchestra and in recital at the world's major concert halls.

For more information please visit College of Music

Introducing the Information Technology & Society Seminar Series, "How New Web Technology is Changing Your Life," presented by CU Boulder's ATLAS Institute. Learn about the latest in communications technology from experts in the field, enjoy a stimulating discussion, and meet new people.

Social Networking: Using Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn

Refreshments: 6:00-6:30pm, Seminar: 6:30-8pm

Guest speaker Matt Galligan, entrepreneur & co-founder of SocialThing (recently acquired by AOL), will discuss the key features and benefits of modern social networking websites. Find out how this growing, powerful medium is changing the promotion of business, arts, careers, entertainment, and politics, the ways people connect, and the social life of our time.

Reservations recommended

RSVP by email: cuatlas@colorado.edu, phone: 303-735-4577,

or web: http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/seminar.html

Participants

Jared Polis, Scott Starin and Bill Hammons, candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District; Mary Margaret Golten, Facilitator, Partner, CDR Associates

Discussants

Hank Brown, Former US Senator and CU President and currently Quigg and Virginia S. Newton Endowed Chair in Leadership at the University of Colorado at Boulder; Rollie Heath, Candidate Colorado Senate 18th District; Stan Deetz, Professor of Communication and Director of Peace and Conflict Studies; Susan Clark, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Advanced Research in the Social Science

Each candidate will be asked to talk for five minutes on the first problem or issue, focusing on his key interests or concerns. The facilitator will ask questions to clarify the candidate's interests and to explore underlying concerns that often remain hidden by the candidate's framing of the issues. The facilitation process will then help to identify overlapping interests and desired outcomes, as well as to clarify key differences. Finally, the facilitator will aid the candidates in discovering alternative, mutually supportable ways that these interests and outcomes can be achieved. Discussion of subsequent issues will repeat the process. Through this process, a different kind of political discussion will be modeled that has a greater possibility to promote mutual cooperation and creative decisions.

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The "Un-Debate" is part of the International Conflict Resolution Day Program to be celebrated October 16 with a day-long program on the CU campus. The full program is available at www.colorado.edu/peacestudies.

Come learn about the culture, constellations and cosmology of the Lakota, Pueblo and Navajo peoples as Dr. John Stocke of CU's Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) examines the relationship between the cycle of life and the rhythm of the heavens.

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Family Weeekend 2008 offers a wide variety of exciting events for CU families and their students, including a Big XII football contest between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Kansas State Wildcats.

After June 12, 2008 go to the Parent Relations website for complete information and to register on-line. You can also call the Office of Parent Relations at 303-492-1380 for information.

Get in the game with your CU Buffs as they take on the Kansas State Wildcats.

Visit the CU Buffs website for more info.

Annual Fun Run Event starting at Balch Field House, and running a 5K route through campus.

See the campus from the sidewalks our students walk each day and stretch your legs before getting back into a plane or car for the long trip home. Join us for the 5K Family Fun Run/Walk through CU's beautiful campus. Friends and family of all ages are welcome. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Registration includes a T-shirt, refreshments, and fun! Registration required.

After June 12, 2008 go to the Parent Relations website for complete information and to register on-line. You can also call the Office of Parent Relations at 303-492-1380 for information.

Consider extraterrestrial life with Dr. Jeff Bennett as he shows how astrobiology seeks evidence of alien life. Look at the startling discoveries being made in astrobiology, which blends astronomy, biology, and geology to explore the possibility of life on other planets.

Encore presentation October 24

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

The mysteries of black holes, including what it would be like to fall into one, will be explored at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Fiske Planetarium.

CU-Boulder Professor Andrew Hamilton will present "Black Holes," which is geared toward students in grades five through nine.

The CU Wizards show will feature an artificial black hole where volunteers from the audience will leap off a treadmill onto a crash mat to illustrate falling into a black hole. They will learn why nothing can get out of a black hole and what would actually happen to a person who fell into one. The audience also will make tornadoes on stage.

For more information please visit CU Wizards Website

Join Dr. Jeff Bennett and Dr. Erica Ellingson as they read from their delightful story, and meet the dog who modeled for Max! Jeff will sign books too.

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Acclaimed author and radio personality tours behind his newest collection of essays, When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

Macky Auditorium Concert Hall. Tickets on sale after May 19, 2008. Please call the Box Office Phone (303)786-7030, or go to the ticketing website.

"A cornucopia of remarkable voices: sharp, sweet, kindly, raspy and incantatory leads above a magnificently velvety blend." The New York Times

Back from South Africa by popular demand, the awe-inspiring Soweto Gospel Choir performs in eight different languages in a compelling program of tribal, traditional and popular African and Western gospel music. Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, a capella and charismatic performances combine to uplift the soul and express South Africa's great hopes for the future.

For more information please visit College of Music

This show, produced by the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, provides a never-before-seen journey into the culture of the Skidi Band of the Pawnee Native American Nation. Produced in collaboration with Pawnee Tribal Elders, you will get a glimpse into a fascinating society that was almost lost to history. This landmark show bridges science, history, and anthropology to tell the story of a noble people and their enduring relationship with the sky. "Spirits from the Sky" artfully weaves the changing postitions of stars and planets with visual representations of artifacts from Pawnee star and sky lore rituals. With an introduction written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize Winner N. Scott Momaday, the presentation draws upon both archival sources and the personal recollections of the Pawnee Elders.

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Pink Floyd's classic Dark Side of the Moon meets the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. What's scary is how well they work together! Come in your Halloween costume and win prizes!

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Get in the game with your CU Buffs as they take on the Iowa State Cyclones.

Visit the CU Buffs website for more information.

This new documentary from Tibet shows the amazing courage and perseverance of blind teens from Tibet in a climb up one of Everest's companion peaks with the Golden, Colorado blind climber, Erik Weihenmayer. Truly inspiring, this film speaks to the human ability to overcome extraordinary difficulties to achieve a dream.

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Child and Youth International Film Series

The Center for Children, Youth and Environment and the CU Outreach Committee have put together an international film series to enrich the cultural experience for youth and adults. Each of these is an award winning film from a different country. We designed the series to expose audience members to excellent film and an opportunity to view the world of youth in various places. Each film speaks to a larger social issue that effects youth today.

Each film will have a hands-on activity related to the film. Cost is $1 per youth, the accompanying teacher is free! For questions and reservations, please email the series coordinator: Pevec@colorado.edu

"Played so delicately that he seemingly left no fingerprints on the keys, yet his melodies sung out with sweet clarity." Washington Post

From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead to his sublime interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire, pianist Christopher O'Riley has redefined the possibilities of classical music. As host of the most popular classical music radio show on the air, NPR's From the Top, O'Riley works and performs with the next generation of young artists with humor and a lack of pretense.

For more information please visit College of Music

Get in the game with your CU Buffs as they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Visit the CU Buffs website for more information.

America's favorite ballet is again brought to life by Boulder Philharmonic, featuring a cast of over 80 dancers, full scenery, costumes, and special effects, in addition to the live orchestra. Ana Clair and Peter Davison's classical choreography is infused with theatrical magic, circus arts and a rare sense of humor. You won't want to miss the adorable mice, toy soldiers, dreamy snow scene and wondrous trip to the land of sweets for Clara and her Nutcracker. Start the holidays with this annual spectacular!

Ticket prices $15-80

Location: Macky Auditorium, CU campus

For more information visit the Boulder Philharmonic website at www.boulderphil.org or send an email to info@boulderphil.org

Bring the family to see the creative inventions and projects designed and built by CU-Boulder engineering students at the Fall 2008 Engineering Design Expo. Past projects ranged from the fun to the functional, including Rube Goldberg devices that perform simple tasks in complex ways, water-powered machines, solar-powered iPod and phone rechargers and more.

Bring the whole family to this free, fun and educational event in the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory on Regent Drive (on campus). Plenty of free parking across the street.

For more information, see: Design Expo Website

Presented by amateur astronomer Gil Buller, this exciting program examines the sky at the time of the birth of Christ to see which astronomical phenomenon may have been the Star of Bethlehem.

Encore presentations on December 12th and 18th

For more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Commencement represents the official conferral of the earned academic degrees upon both undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Colorado at Boulder publicly acknowledges the students' significant educational achievements and accomplishments, and encourages the continued pursuit of education and personal realization.

Commencement is the ceremonial fulfillment of the university's mission on the advancement of knowledge, and is the initiation of the students into the fellowship of this university. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty, and staff - during which the university strives to create a memorable and meaningful occasion in a chapter of the lives of students and those who support them.

For more information about the ceremony, visit the Commencement website.