Community Edition - Oct. 10, 2021
Discover What's Here
Celebrate World Singing Day Oct. 16
Whether you're an experienced singer or a first-timer, learn more and be part of the chorus in this communal singing event at Boulder’s Central Park Bandshell, sponsored in part by the CU Boulder College of Music.
Law school, Conference on World Affairs to host state of equality event Oct. 26
Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss of the University of Colorado Law School will moderate an interdisciplinary discussion with scholars of law, philosophy and politics on the state of equality in 2021—free and open to the public.
Something strange and spectral Oct. 29–Nov. 7
Just in time for Halloween, join the Department of Theatre & Dance for spine-tingling ghost stories from around the world. Bring a friend—you won’t want to watch this alone!
‘Free Solo’ star Alex Honnold to speak at Macky Auditorium Nov. 1
The Distinguished Speakers Board will host professional climber and TV host Alex Honnold at Macky Auditorium on Monday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.
Museum of Boulder exhibit explores history of CU's College of Music
Opening in early October, with a reception in mid-October, Music Buffs: A Century of Music at CU features the stories of some of the most iconic music venues on campus, as well as famous alumni. The exhibit will also include a guided song tour event.
Research in Your Backyard
Biden restores protection for national monuments Trump shrank: 5 essential reads
The Biden administration is restoring full protection to three national monuments that President Trump sought to cut down drastically. Professor Mark Squillace and other experts dive into The Conversation archives to examine the controversy.
United Arab Emirates, LASP announce new mission to explore the asteroid belt
A new space mission will travel to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter to gather data on the origins of the universe.
Specific UV light wavelength could offer low-cost, safe way to curb COVID-19 spread
A specific wavelength of ultraviolet light is not only extremely effective at killing the virus that causes COVID-19, but is also safer for use in public spaces, finds new CU Boulder research.
First moon rocks in 45 years fill gap in lunar history
China's Chang'e 5 mission landed in a region of the moon more than 850 miles from the nearest Apollo landing site. The rocks the mission collected are raising questions about how lava flowed across the lunar surface 2 billion years ago.
In Focus
CU Boulder police complete initiative to better connect community to mental health resources
The CU Boulder Police Department joins 15 other campus police departments pledging to unite local communities, public safety and mental health organizations to become “of one mind.”
Los Seis de Boulder report added to CU Boulder Archives
Through an anonymous donation, investigation documents regarding the May 1974 “Los Seis de Boulder” bombings are available for review.