Dean Williams

From the Dean of Libraries: An open letter to our university community

Nov. 29, 2016

On behalf of the faculty and staff in the University Libraries, I wish to reaffirm our commitment to fostering mutual respect, inclusion and intellectual freedom. These are cornerstones in the great tradition of American libraries, principles our profession has codified in our Code of Ethics and integral to the core values we embrace as an organization.

Mars

Was ancient Mars conducive to life? Learn more Dec. 3

Nov. 29, 2016

Professor Stephen Mojzsis from the Department of Geological Sciences will discuss his new research on this topic as part of the next CU on the Weekend lecture on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Senior Vice Chancellor Kelly Fox

From the SVC: Celebrating the community we build

Nov. 28, 2016

As we return to the campus after fall break, it is hard to believe we have only two full weeks left before finals begin, and our semester comes to a close. This campus is a remarkable place, and I encourage us to finish strong, and celebrate the community we are building here at CU Boulder.

Department of Labor's federal seal

Campus update regarding FLSA's planned changes

Nov. 28, 2016

On Nov. 22 a preliminary injunction on the implementation of the planned changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA's) salary threshold for exemption from overtime pay was put in place. In response to this hold, the campus has revised its plans for compliance with the original Dec. 1 implementation date.

Tin Tin Su

Lab’s fruit fly work yields patented cancer treatment

Nov. 28, 2016

Professor Tin Tin Su’s research, conducted with help of undergraduate students, resulted in startup company SuviCa. The company and CU Boulder recently received a patent for a promising chemical, SVC112, which helps prevent regrowth of cancer cells following radiation exposure.

Fans cheer on the Buffs

Saturday's win sends Buffs to the Pac-12 Championship

Nov. 28, 2016

CU Boulder's 27-22 win clinched the Pac-12 South! Join the Alumni Association on Dec. 2 at the championship game in Santa Clara to tailgate, celebrate and cheer on our Buffs.

CU Boulder campus aerial view

Global day of giving: Donate to CU

Nov. 28, 2016

Tomorrow, Nov. 29, CU Boulder invites the community to support the university by participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving.

Elie Wiesel | CC photo by Erling Mandelmann 1987

Celebrating Elie Wiesel: Holocaust survivor, moral authority, political activist

Nov. 28, 2016

CU Boulder's Program in Jewish Studies and the Boulder Public Library are hosting an event on the late Elie Wiesel, featuring a lecture and special presentation, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Boulder Public Library.

Mark Borden Lab in Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Colorado Boulder.

New 'microbubble' technology could save lives on battlefield, home front

Nov. 22, 2016

A new technology now under development by researchers at the University of Nebraska and CU Boulder could result in the creation of a so-called “third lung” for severely injured patients that could keep them alive until arrival at a hospital.

Sharon Matusik working with a student

Matusik named interim business school dean

Nov. 21, 2016

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today announced the appointment of Sharon F. Matusik as the interim dean of the Leeds School of Business.

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