Published: April 27, 2018

Did we see you around in recent days? The week in photos brought glimpses of CU Boulder Next in Washington, D.C., a classroom visit with CU Boulder Nobel Laureate and physics professor Eric Cornell, therapy dogs at the Music Library, Eklund Opera's dress rehearsal for Ariodante, highlights shared by you in social media and more.

Scene at CU is a weekly series, a look back at happenings and stories among the campus community, captured in visuals. See, watch and take in the moments. You might catch a glimpse of a thrilling event, a grand celebration, the culmination of an achievement, a subtle beauty among our surroundings, the flux of seasons, a quiet observance, a community connection and more.

Captured on campus

Take in scenes from a classroom visit with CU Boulder Nobel Laureate and physics professor Eric Cornell, therapy dogs at the Music Library, Eklund Opera's dress rehearsal for Ariodante, a physics fiber optics class and more.

Basking Buffs enjoy the sun and warmth at Farrand Field on a beautiful day on the CU Boulder campus. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

Seen through a magnifying glass, CU Boulder Nobel Laureate and physics professor Eric Cornell teaches a lesson on lenses. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder Nobel Laureate and physics professor Eric Cornell teaches a lesson on lenses. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Cora Bradley, a junior chemical and biological engineering major from Annapolis, MD, enjoys the sun and warmth at Farrand Field. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. A student walks out of Hellems where spring is in full swing on a tree just outside of the building. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Music/neurosciences major Nate Nickrent, left, and  psychology/anthropology major Nicole Mattson love on therapy dog Shilo. Photo by Casey A. Cass. View of the stage and orchestra pit as College of Music students perform in the dress rehearsal for Ariodante. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. College of Music students perform in the dress rehearsal for the Eklund Opera production of Ariodante. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. College of Music students perform in the dress rehearsal for the Eklund Opera production of Ariodante. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Applied math major Lindsay Gettel, left, and electrical engineering major Nicole Makey work on an assignment in a physics fiber optics class. Photo by Casey A. Cass. Electrical engineering major Nathan Tadele, left, and mechanical engineering major Ryan Cochran work on an assignment in a physics fiber optics class. Photo by Casey A. Cass. First-year law students gather for a group shot of their Law Writing class at Wolf Law. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Third-year law students Yolanda Clarke, left, and Hannah Oaks, enjoy their last few days of class on the deck of the Hearsay Cafe. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


CU Boulder Next in Washington, D.C.

The new national outreach tour, which aims to bring people together around shared interests, inspire creativity and collaboration, and deepen partnerships, landed in Washington, D.C., last weekend.

CU Boulder Next nametags on display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

Bud Coleman, chair of CU Boulder Department of Theatre and Dance, practices his lines before the CU Boulder Next event. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Rebecca Reifel, Alumni Association senior chapters manager, looks through a display piece at CU Boulder Next in Washington, D.C. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Cameron Long, brother of potential prospective Buff, tries out the virtual reality experience at the CMCI booth at CU Boulder Next in Washington, D.C. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Kevin Corke, White House correspondent for Fox News and CU Boulder journalism alumnus, speaks at CU Boulder Next in Washington, D.C. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. Eric Stough, South Park animation director/producer and CU Boulder alumnus, talks about the first draft episodes he and fellow alumni Trey Parker and Matt Stone created. Photo by Glenn Asakawa. CU Boulder Next attendees gather for the viewing of the CU movie. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


CU through your lens

See social media photos from campus community members selected by the campus social media manager.

@cutriteam Instagram | Lunch stop at @dreamlandbbq to fuel up for the rest of the drive! @cuchoirs Instagram | Congratulations to the CU women's and men's choirs for a very successful day tour of three high schools.  @cuinternationalclub Instagram | Congrats to the iFest Committee for wining Cultural Event of the Year! @cu_mens_rugby Instagram | Quick appreciation and congratulation post to the seniors who played all 4 years during their time at CU. @cubouldereducationabroad Instagram | Nothing beats hanging with our fellow Buffs abroad!