Elizabeth and Maria Shevchenko sail near Yokohama, Japan, in 1937

Teaching Russian at CU «Ƶ was not her plan

Sept. 14, 2023

Elizabeth Shevchenko Wittenberg was born in China, detained in World War II Japan and fully embraced her American life. A scholarship named for her describes her life in 54 words—here is the rest of the story.

Aerial view of Old Main

Leadership moves set for LASP, Office of Contracts and Grants

Sept. 14, 2023

Massimo Ruzzene has announced shifts that will help meet the growing demands of an increasingly complex research environment, fill a need at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Sciences, and enhance research and innovation work across CU «Ƶ.

Okaidja Afroso performing on stage

CU «Ƶ’s Artist Series and the CAAAS forge partnership

Sept. 14, 2023

CU «Ƶ’s cultural landscape is set to receive a vibrant and enriching boost as CU Presents’ Artist Series and the Center for African and African American Studies join forces in a new partnership.

Cleveland Orchestra violinist plays with a tuba player

The Cleveland Orchestra residency—‘A great partnership‘ resumes

Sept. 14, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra’s biennial residency at CU «Ƶ’s College of Music returned for three days packed with sectionals, rehearsals, mock auditions, master classes, a Q&A and a Faculty Tuesdays concert.

Person riding a bike on campus surrounded by fall foliage

This fall, journey from the bottom of the world to ancient Rome with faculty experts

Sept. 13, 2023

CU on the Weekend returns with free faculty lectures Sept. 23 and Nov. 3, held in person and virtually. Immerse yourself in storytelling from Antarctica and the archaeology of beer in ancient Rome.

Illustration showing a sun with radiation impacting three planets surrounded by magnetic fields

New project to probe how planets lose their atmospheres

Sept. 13, 2023

Scientists will develop “worlds in a box” to investigate the phenomenon of atmospheric escape—how some planets, like Earth, hold onto their atmospheres while others, like Mars, don’t.

Musician plays in the ATLAS Black Box theater during the 2022 Culture Crawl

At Culture Crawl, the artist is you

Sept. 13, 2023

This year’s Culture Crawl, Sept. 19–20, will feature local artists, performers, exhibits and the chance to explore your inner artist. Plus, the first 35 attendees at each location will get a free Culture Crawl T-shirt.

Wolf Law building

Let’s talk about race Sept. 28

Sept. 13, 2023

In this talk, Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works, will examine current attacks on and efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs, given the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action.

Buff Bus at Williams Village stop

3 things to know about riding the bus

Sept. 13, 2023

CU «Ƶ affiliates ride not only the Buff Bus for free but also RTD buses. Here are three things to know about our local transportation service.

A Colorado forest

What does carbon offset actually mean for US forests?

Sept. 13, 2023

A CU «Ƶ study shows that 96% of all carbon offset credits from U.S. forestry projects were issued for improved forest management practices, not tree planting or forest protection.

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