It鈥檚 not easy to create a work of literature that truly lasts. In a critically acclaimed new translation of 鈥淭he Iliad,鈥� CU Boulder classics Professor Laurialan Reitzammer sees the enduring relevance of Homer.
This week brings a free Coach Prime event, finals prep, the December Housing Fair, post-graduation planning, laser shows, a chance to revamp your closet, the Engineering Expo, a celebration of 鈥�90s cinema and more.
Read more about the campus鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. Day convocation, upcoming deadlines for submitting DEI Impact Grant applications, how to join an employee affinity group and more.
Campus officials will conduct an alerts test at midday on Dec. 5. The test involves checking the university鈥檚 systems for sending text messages, emails, social media posts, computer desktop alerts and website announcements in the event of emergencies. Learn more about CU alerts.
Catch the No. 7-ranked CU women鈥檚 basketball team for a lunch-time showdown beginning at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, against the University of Texas at Arlington. Students get in for free, and all other tickets are just $5.
The public is invited to the CU Events Center to watch Deion 鈥淐oach Prime鈥� Sanders accept his recently announced Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated. The free event will include giveaways, a docuseries screening and more.
In a new study led by CU Boulder, researchers surveyed more than 8,400 people in six former Soviet Union nations about their support for the controversial Russian leader. In Ukraine, at least, Russia's long and bloody invasion seems to have backfired on the leader.
Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Chris Ewing has named d鈥橝ndre Willis as assistant vice chancellor for planning and design. Willis will continue to serve as campus architect, as well, a position she was appointed to in 2021.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell recently visited the Natural Hazards Center to discuss how behavioral science and other research can elevate the nation鈥檚 disaster resilience.
