'Then Comes a Wind' by R.J. Stewart

Book discussion and signing with author Ronald J. Stewart

Nov. 3, 2016

Author Ronald J. Stewart will speak about his book "Then Comes a Wind," a story about a family's struggle to homestead in 1900s Nebraska, on Nov. 10. Stewart will sign copies of his book (which will be for sale at the event) immediately following the presentation.

Robert Kaufman

Up for discussion: Obama's foreign policy doctrine diverges from precedent

Nov. 2, 2016

A finalist for the Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy position will give a talk Nov. 10 on his point of view: The president’s “dangerous doctrine” has compromised the muscular internationalism that defined U.S. national security policy after World War II.

Climate Justice Alliance protesters march for environmental justice

on the Weekend: 'Justice in a Warming World'

Oct. 31, 2016

David Ciplet, assistant professor of environmental studies, will discuss how to ensure a socially just transition to affordable and clean energy on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 9 a.m., as part of the on the Weekend lecture series.

The Center for Community building

Boulder community invited to a ColoradoCare town hall debate

Oct. 31, 2016

This Thursday, Nov. 3, Boulder Campus Staff Council and Student Government will host a town hall debate on Amendment 69, also known as ColoradoCare. The debate will be held from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the Abrams Lounge in the Center for Community (C4C). Ron Vejrostek, a spokesperson for ColoradoCare, and Michael Cooke, campaign manager for Coloradans for Coloradans (a group opposed to Amendment 69), will debate the amendment and its impact on Colorado residents. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Portrait of Chris Moody

CWA Speaker Series brings Twitter exec to campus

Oct. 31, 2016

Postponed until December: Chris Moody, VP of Data Strategy at Twitter, joins the CWA Speaker Series on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Old Main. Moody is considered a pioneer in the social data industry and has worked closely with leading social platforms such as Twitter, Tumblr, Foursquare, WordPress, Disqus and more to formulate and execute their data strategies.

MinXSS family

The success and the science of the student-built MinXSS Solar CubeSat

Oct. 28, 2016

On Nov. 2, LASP research scientist and recent Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences PhD graduate James Mason will speak on the early results from LASP's latest CubeSat project, MinXSS, which focuses on the energetic processes that occur in the sun's atmosphere.

Maysoon Zayid

Comedian Maysoon Zayid at Boulder Nov. 1

Oct. 28, 2016

Award-winning actress, writer and stand-up comedian Maysoon Zayid will speak at Boulder on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. The event, hosted by the Cultural Events Board, is free and open to the public.

Strong Sisters: Elected Women in Colorado

Law to host 'Strong Sisters' film event

Oct. 24, 2016

Law School is hosting an event centered on electoral politics and reproductive justice on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The evening will feature clips of the film 'Strong Sisters' and a panel of currently- and previously-elected officials to speak on these issues and their experiences as advocates.

Image from Daniel Traub's photography book, Little North Road: Africa in China

CWA kicks off new speaker series Thursday

Oct. 24, 2016

This semester, the CWA Speaker Series will host two talks on the Boulder campus. The first will feature Daniel Traub, NYC-based filmmaker and photographer on Oct. 27. Then on Nov. 3, the CWA will host Vice President of Data Strategy for Twitter Chris Moody. Both events are free and open to students and the community.

International Open Access Week 2016 - Open in Action

International Open Access Week: 'Open in Action'

Oct. 24, 2016

This week, Oct. 24 to Oct. 30, is International Open Access Week, and the University Libraries and the Open Science Interest Group are co-hosting several events on campus. This year’s theme “Open in Action” is about taking concrete steps to open up research and scholarship to students, researchers and the general public.

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