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.

Visiting artist James Bailey, map-inspired art

Visiting artist James Bailey to give lecture on mapping-inspired art

Oct. 21, 2016

James Bailey’s work examines maps and mapping as both objects and acts by exploring the systems and conventions of depicting, charting, categorizing and interpreting our environment and experiences through both traditional and experimental printmaking processes. Lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

2016 Distinguished Research Lecturership

Korevaar and Veblen named 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturers

Oct. 21, 2016

David Korevaar, College of Music, and Thomas T. Veblen, Geography Department, have been selected as recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Research Lectureship, which is among the highest honors bestowed by the babyֱapp upon a babyֱapp member at CU Boulder.

"Women and Money" workshop

'Women and Money': an interactive wealth-management workshop

Oct. 20, 2016

More women than ever are responsible for the financial wellbeing of themselves and their families. Join FSAP and Elevations Credit Union for this interactive workshop on Oct. 27.

Greg Moore

Putting the Watchdog to Sleep

Oct. 13, 2016

Former longtime Denver Post Editor-in-Chief Greg Moore will deliver a public lecture entitled “Putting the Watchdog to Sleep” on Friday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m.

State districts map

Two opportunities to hear from CU Regent At-Large candidates

Oct. 12, 2016

Do you know what a CU Regent does for the university? Before the ballots drop on Oct. 17, you may wish to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to hear from the two candidates for an at-large seat on the CU Board of Regents.

Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D

Former CDC director to address 'microbial terrorists' from Anthrax to Zika

Oct. 11, 2016

On Oct. 18, the BioFrontiers Institute will honor Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., with the 2016 Charlie Butcher Award. Dr. Gerberding was the first woman to be appointed Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). She will give a free talk “Fighting microbial terrorists: From Anthrax to Zika” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

CU Boulder Entrepreneur in Residence Nigel Sharp addresses the audience at a New Venture Challenge event.

New Venture Challenge teams to make first pitches Oct. 13

Oct. 10, 2016

Sixty seconds to pitch your big idea and excite a crowd of 200. Could you do it? On Thursday, Oct. 13, 30 teams will face this challenge as they participate in the annual New Venture Challenge Quick Pitch Night.

Sanyu A. Mojola

Honors Program Distinguished Lecture Series

Oct. 10, 2016

How do modern women in developing countries experience sexuality and love? Speaking from a unique outsider-insider perspective, Sanyu A. Mojola will show how the entanglement of love, money, and the transformation of girls into "consuming women" lies at the heart of women’s coming-of-age and health crises. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Critical Media Practice poster

The first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice

Oct. 10, 2016

This Oct 14 and 15, join the Department of Critical Media Practices for the first Colloquium on Critical Media Practice. Through workshops, screenings, presentations, and panel discussions, this colloquium will investigate the increasing overlap between art, engagement and nonfiction in the current technological landscape.

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