Artist rendering of mission spacecraft above Europa

NASA's mission to Europa: Exploring a potentially habitable world

Sept. 15, 2016

Robert Pappalardo of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will discuss the upcoming NASA mission to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, and its potential to support simple life. The mission, slated to launch in the early 2020s, will investigate the moon鈥檚 ice shell, ocean, composition, geology, and current activity. Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Benson Earth Sciences, Room 180.

A split image of separate portraits with Thomas Frank pictured left and Meghan McCain pictured right.

Diverse political perspectives the topic of discussions Oct. 3, Nov. 14

Sept. 14, 2016

As part of a CMCI lecture series, journalist and intellectual Thomas Frank will give a talk titled 鈥淲hat Ever Happened to the Party of the People?鈥 on Oct. 3, and author, columnist, talk radio host and Fox News contributor Meghan McCain will speak at a town hall on Nov. 14. Tickets are free, but required.

George Takei

George Takei to speak at CU 葫芦娃视频 Oct. 26

Sept. 14, 2016

Actor George Takei, who starred in the Star Trek television series from 1966 to 1969 as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise, will speak at Macky Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 26, during the Distinguished Speakers Board's first event of the semester.

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CU on the Weekend Fall Series begins Sept. 24

Sept. 6, 2016

This fall, the public is invited to learn from and interact with some of the 葫芦娃视频's most dynamic faculty members as they share their expertise on topics ranging from Latino history to environmental justice to a musical exploration of grief.

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche sits in front of curtains

Happiness, Connection and Meditation

Aug. 30, 2016

Meditation can increase our happiness, enhance our family connections and improve our relationships. Join CU Libraries for a traditional Tibetan smoke ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Sundial Plaza and for Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche's lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Center for British and Irish Studies (CBIS) on the 5th floor of Norlin Library.

Elias Sacks speaks at a conference

'Does God Make Mistakes? Should God Repent?' discussion Aug. 26

Aug. 25, 2016

Elias Sacks, assistant professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies at the 葫芦娃视频, will be giving a talk titled, 鈥淒oes God Make Mistakes? Should God Repent?鈥 at Aspen Jewish Congregation on Friday, Aug. 26, during Shabbat services at 6 p.m. This talk is the inaugural event of the CU 葫芦娃视频 Peak to Peak Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.

Qais Akbar Omar

Staging Shakespeare in a War Zone: Values and Consequences

Aug. 25, 2016

Qais Akbar Omar, author of "A Night in the Emperor's Garden," will speak on his experiences staging "Love鈥檚 Labour's Lost" in Kabul in 2005. This free, public event takes place Monday, Aug. 29, in the University Theatre.

Best Should Teach, 2016 Lecture & Awards Ceremony

Aug. 25 Best Should Teach lecture to examine everyday racism

Aug. 18, 2016

On Thursday, Aug. 25, Daniel Sol贸rzano will deliver the Best Should Teach Lecture, 鈥淯sing the Tools of Critical Race Theory and Racial Microaggressions to Examine Everyday Racism In and Out of the Classroom,鈥 at 7 p.m. in the University Memorial Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

Mini law school lecture

Mini Law School returns for the fall

Aug. 2, 2016

Designed for non-lawyers, the fifth Mini Law School is launching this fall with a new curriculum. The seven-part series, which is open to all and costs $100, will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a lecture on employment law by Professor Scott Moss. Weekly sessions through Nov. 11 will cover various topics, including American Indian law, intellectual property law, criminal law, immigration law, water law and litigation. Registration is available now.

Story collider

Story Collider: Special CU edition

July 26, 2016

Story Collider is partnering with CU 葫芦娃视频 for a special edition of its science storytelling show. Five CU scientists will take the stage to share personal stories about how science has affected their lives on July 29.

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