Academics

<p><span>On Thursday, Oct. 29, </span><span>at 4 p.m. in UMC 235,</span><span> Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Fellow and Professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering Diane McKnight will present, “The McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica: Ecosystems waiting for water” as part of the 2015 Distinguished Research Lecturer series.</span></p>

<p>Despite a dip in business filings in Colorado during the third quarter of 2015 with 25,164 new entities recorded, employment in the state is projected to expand over the next two quarters, according to a University of Colorado Boulder report released Oct. 27 by Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.</p>

<p>Studying effectively is a process that requires more than good class notes—like a quiet environment and knowing how to focus your energy. The key to academic success can lie in the four P’s: Prioritizing classwork, securing a Place to work, using Productive studying strategies, and working with other People who support your academic habits. Learn more about honing in on the four P’s in this month’s issue of Student Health 101.</p>

<p>Several University of Colorado Boulder experts from across campus are available to comment on the Republican presidential debate to be held Oct. 28 at the Coors Events Center.</p>

<p>The University of Colorado Student Government fall 2015 election will be held Oct. 26-29. Beginning Oct. 26 at 8 a.m., students can login to the MyCUInfo page to vote.</p>

<p>Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are stepping out of their offices and labs to share their work through hands-on activities Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.  </p>
<p>“Portal to the Public: Meet a CU Scientist” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free and open to all ages.</p>

<p>CU Student Government (CUSG) is hosting the university's official watch party for the Republican presidential candidate debate on Oct. 28, and we want you to come.</p>

<p>SuviCa Inc. of Boulder, a University of Colorado Boulder biotech start-up company, has been awarded roughly $1.5 million in federal funding to develop novel treatments for head and neck cancer.</p>

<p>The 23rd annual Rothgerber Conference Oct. 15 and 16 will celebrate the career of Professor Hal Bruff, who served as Colorado Law’s dean from 1996 until 2003. Conversations will focus on the questions raised in Bruff’s most recent book, <i>Untrodden Ground: How Presidents Interpret the Constitution</i>, in which he explores how all 44 presidents have responded to pressing matters by setting new legal precedents, which often developed into standard practices.</p>

<p dir="ltr">When he was in high school, Daniel Pette was fascinated by stars. When his earth science teacher told him that massive stars die out faster than smaller ones, Pette diagrammed a theory to figure out why this was. When he discovered that his findings were correct, Pette became determined to pursue a career in astrophysics. </p>