Ron Cossman

Ronald Cossman Obituary

Jan. 24, 2024

Dr. Ronald (Ron) Edward Cossman (PhD, 2001) , died on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis after a two-and-half week battle against pneumonia (caused by COVID and a subsequent routine trip to the dentist), and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Ron's beloved wife, Dr. Shelley Keith, and mother-in-law,...

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Fall 2023 Commencement Photos

Dec. 22, 2023

Congratulations Graduates!

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Fall 2023 Newsletter Published

Dec. 19, 2023

The 2023 Fall Newsletter has been published and is available for viewing! If you would like to contribute to the next newsletter, please contact the department . If you are an alum, please fill out the Alumni Update form . The newsletter contains department news, alumni updates, and articles by...

Jill Adler Grano on stage

Jill Adler Grano: Reimagining City Beautiful: Boulder's Path to Equity

Nov. 6, 2023

Watch the TED talk here . In this eye-opening TEDxBoulder talk, Jill Adler Grano delves into Boulder's rich history and the pressing issues that continue to shape the city today. Adler Grano uncovers the untold story of Boulder's past and reveals the city’s classist and racist roots. She passionately discusses...

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The dictatorship left a lot of scars

Sept. 26, 2023

CU Boulder showing of film, followed by panel discussion including Chileans who grew up in the dictatorship, will address the 50-year legacy of the 1973 military coup and Augusto Pinochet’s 17-year rule Fifty years ago this month, Gen. Augusto Pinochet led a military coup to overthrow democratically elected Chilean President...

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Colleen Reid: Heat waves are more dangerous than you think

July 22, 2023

The numbers are staggering: As of Wednesday, Phoenix had hit 20 straight days at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius); El Paso, Texas, had sweltered for 33 days above 100 F; and Las Vegas is under an excessive heat warning, expected to reach a scorching 113 F this...

Mark Williams

Mark Williams Obituary

June 12, 2023

We are very sorry to pass along the news that Mark Williams , Professor Emeritus of Geography and INSTAAR Fellow Emeritus, passed away in Boulder on June 6. Mark led Niwot LTER at CU for two program cycles, 2004-2014, and is responsible for many of the accomplishments and directions that...

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Spring 2023 Newsletter Published

May 5, 2023

The 2023 Spring Newsletter has been published and is available for viewing! If you would like to contribute to the next newsletter, please contact the department . If you are an alum, please fill out the Alumni Update form . The newsletter contains department news, alumni updates, and articles by...

Tyler Roberts

Obituary: Tyler Roberts, PhD 2014, CU Geography

April 19, 2023

We, at CU Geography, are terribly saddened by this immense loss. Tyler was an exemplary student and a caring, bright star of a human being. He was a real community builder while he was at CU. Our collective heart goes out to his family, friends, and loved ones. You will...

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Geography Alumni & Friends Celebration

March 8, 2023

Dear Alumni, Faculty, and Students, Come for a reception to see old and new friends, hear current graduate students give lightning talks and present posters on their research, and participate in some other fun activities. We’ll also celebrate a few student awards. The event is timed to coincide with the...

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