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The spring 2018 University of Colorado Student Government elections take place this week. Voting began at 8 a.m. on April 9 via BuffConnect, and closes at 8 p.m. on April 12.

After a handful of CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ teams pitched their businesses before a panel of judges, the Specdrums musical startup and HASEL artificial muscles took top honors at the 10th annual New Venture Challenge.

Did we see you around in recent days? Captured in video and photos were a Graduate Student Appreciation Week breakfast, furry friends lending students a helping paw, the New Venture Challenge finals, highlights shared by you in social media and more.

Several campus members were recognized earlier this week at a ceremony aimed at spreading awareness of exceptional work and advocacy, all for the betterment of the student population.

At its regular meeting on Thursday and Friday, the University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to approve tuition and fees for the 2018–19 academic year, merit pool increases and more.

With a focus on interdisciplinary ventures that take investigators in creative, high-impact directions, the Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program is newly awarding 16 grants.

The country's largest interdisciplinary research association devoted to education and learning is awarding the 2018 Color Distinguished Career Contribution Award to CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ's Rubén Donato.

This weekend, enjoy an evening of comedy, poetry and performance; a screening of "Lady Bird"; a 5K run on campus; opening day of the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Farmers Market; and the Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival.

Three CU faculty members, including a mathematics professor on the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ campus, have joined a roster of educators awarded for skillfully integrating teaching and research at an exceptional level.

The National Science Foundation has awarded 24 prestigious Graduate Research Fellowships to CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ students, paving the way for them to continue their innovative and impactful research.