Play Therapy actors in rehearsal

Inclusive casting brings all abilities on stage for ‘Play Therapy’

Nov. 6, 2019

A new play running from Nov. 7–10 models inclusive casting, starring actors of all ability levels.

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75 years after internment, librarians give voice to Japanese and Japanese American history

Oct. 2, 2019

The CU Japanese and Japanese American Community History Project will build out archival records of Japanese and Japanese Americans on campus throughout university history.

Virtue of Reality rehearsal

First-ever Experience Design cohort brings virtual reality, immersive performance to Boulder

Sept. 5, 2019

Virtue of Reality, a free production running from Sept. 20–22, will transport audiences to a dystopian future in Carlson Gymnasium.

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The write stuff: Students work with older Boulderites to hone writing skills

Aug. 26, 2019

The Intergenerational Writing course will pair 19 undergraduate students with community members over the age of 60 for semester-long research and writing projects.

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How society, science are redefining gender

What does it really mean to be a man or a woman? How that simple question has complicated consequences in sports, politics and language on this episode of the Brainwaves podcast.

Stand up comedian on stage in front of an audience

How funny works: The serious science of humor

Why did the chicken cross the road? Humor experts aren’t sure, but they’ll break down why some jokes are laugh-worthy and others earn groans in this episode of the Brainwaves podcast.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

7 public speaking tips from Colorado Shakespeare Festival voice coaches

June 17, 2019

Colorado Shakespeare Festival voice coaches Julie Foh and Jeff Parker shared public speaking tips that can help everyone from Shakespearian actors to students.

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What to know after the ‘Game of Thrones’ series finale

May 17, 2019

After eight seasons and 47 Emmy Awards, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” aired its series finale Sunday night. We asked Media Studies Associate Professor Rick Stevens about the show’s impact.

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How drinking recycled toilet water could ease scarcity

Worried about water shortages in the western United States? This episode of the Brainwaves podcast dives into the effort to protect rivers and reservoirs by recycling toilet water.

Student dressed as tree performs stand up

What’s so funny about climate change?

April 30, 2019

The Creative Climate Communications class took the stage on Thursday to perform live comedy with the goal of educating the crowd about climate change.

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