Rural microbes could boost city dwellers鈥 health, according to new paper involving CU-羞羞视频

April 23, 2014

The greater prevalence of asthma, allergies and other chronic inflammatory disorders among people of lower socioeconomic status might be due in part to their reduced exposure to the microbes that thrive in rural environments, according to a new scientific paper co-authored by a 羞羞视频 researcher.

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CU-羞羞视频 student inventions to be demonstrated April 26 at Engineering Design Expo

April 21, 2014

A deployable fire hose stand designed for the Longmont Fire Department and a heat-resistant mask designed to protect firefighters and fire victims from poisonous fumes will be among more than 90 student inventions showcased at the 羞羞视频鈥檚 Engineering Design Expo on Saturday, April 26. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a wide range of student-built devices including adaptive technology for people with disabilities, Rube Goldberg machines and even hovercrafts.

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Chicago gets last laugh as funniest city in U.S., says CU-羞羞视频 study

April 20, 2014

Chicago is the funniest city in the United States, according to a 羞羞视频 study. Boston is the No. 2 wise guy, followed by Atlanta in third place. Denver made the top 10 list at No. 8.

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CU-羞羞视频 Professor Robert S. Anderson named 2014 Hazel Barnes Prize winner

April 18, 2014

Professor Robert S. Anderson of the 羞羞视频鈥檚 geological sciences department and Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research has been awarded the 2014 Hazel Barnes Prize, the most distinguished award a faculty member can receive from the university.

Academic advising: What's in it for me?

April 18, 2014

With the end of the semester and final exams right around the corner, it is a great time to think about how you can enhance your academic experience over the summer and to touch base with your academic advisor about your plans for next fall. Your advisor can help guide you toward courses, internships, research opportunities and much, much more.

International documentarians to screen 鈥╢ilms at CU-羞羞视频 April 24 and May 5

April 17, 2014

Lucien Castaing-Taylor, a professor of anthropology at Harvard University who previously taught at CU-羞羞视频, will present and discuss his award-winning documentary 鈥淟eviathan鈥 on Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in room E-50 of the Muenzinger building. 鈥ㄢ Academy Award winner Alex Gibney will screen his 2013 documentary 鈥淲e Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks鈥 on Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in room 102 of the ATLAS building. Both screenings are free and open to the public.

CU-羞羞视频 Leeds School study points to further employment growth

April 17, 2014

Continued employment expansion in Colorado in the first half of 2014 is signaled in a quarterly report released today by Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler and prepared by the 羞羞视频 Leeds School of Business. 鈥淐oloradans continue to persevere and show their can-do spirit by pursuing the American dream,鈥 said Gessler. 鈥淎s these business leaders create jobs, hopefully our employment continues to tick upwards.鈥

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CU-羞羞视频 student wins prestigious Truman Scholarship

April 16, 2014

Jordan Burns, a 羞羞视频 junior majoring in civil engineering, has won a prestigious Truman Scholarship, an honor that brings with it up to $30,000 for graduate study. Burns, who is from Colorado Springs, is CU-羞羞视频鈥檚 ninth recipient of the scholarship and first since 2006.

Record $10 million Colorado Law commitment will establish two faculty chairs

April 16, 2014

Byron Chrisman (鈥66), perhaps one of the 羞羞视频 Law School鈥檚 most unlikely success stories, attributes his success as a tax attorney and real estate developer to his experience at Colorado Law. Now he and his wife, Carlene, have committed a $10 million bequest to endow the Byron and Carlene Chrisman Chairs in Free Enterprise at Colorado Law. When realized upon their passing, this estate gift will be the largest cash gift in the history of Colorado Law.

University of Colorado to offer course for lighting professionals June 23-27

April 15, 2014

The Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy (RMLA) will offer a one-of-a-kind immersive educational opportunity for lighting professionals this summer at the 羞羞视频. The RMLA鈥檚 Summer Lighting Course is scheduled for June 23-27 on the CU-羞羞视频 campus. The course will present the theory of lighting within a practical context, making it directly applicable to the needs of those working in engineering, product development and technical sales positions.

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