Chronic Pain Cure? A clinical study treating dogs suffering from chronic pain with gene therapy could lead to human trials. Led by distinguished professor Linda Watkins of psychology and neuroscience, dogs receive injections of IL-10 — a protein and anti-inflammatory produced naturally in humans and animals. A single injection can ease pain for up to
Bill Wardwell (Econ’68) snapped this picture of Tulagi on The Hill at the end of his freshman year in June 1965. “Anyone who ever experienced a FAC [Friday Afternoon Club] with The Astronauts, King Louie and the Laymen or The Moonrakers playing incredible rock ‘n’ roll here will never forget it!” he says.
Standing shoulder to shoulder with new athletic director Rick George and head coach Mike MacIntyre, the Buffs hope to gain momentum this season, beginning with their Folsom Field home opener Sept. 7 versus Central Arkansas. Other home games include Fresno State, Oregon, Arizona, Cal-Berkeley and Southern California. The Buffs will head West to play Oregon State, Arizona State, UCLA, Washington and Utah.
A Boulder Legend I read with interest and pure joy the article on Virginia Wheeler Patterson (Jour’46). Having graduated some years ago, and having been a member of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, I was thrilled to see her getting the recognition and accolades she so rightfully deserves. Her husband, Father A.B. Patterson Jr., had a
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The state of Colorado and the University of Colorado were founded in the same year, 1876, and our fortunes have been intertwined ever since.
Joanne Easely Arnold (Engl’52, MJour’65, PhDCommThtr’71), a longtime CU-Boulder faculty member and activist for gay and lesbian rights, celebrated from her Boulder hospital room when she learned in late June the U.S. Supreme Court had overturned the Defense of Marriage Act.
16,057 alums received our perception survey. 15 percent participated. 91 percent are satisfied with their student experience, including 61 percent who are very satisfied. 75 percent have positive overall feelings about the university. 88 percent take pride in their CU degree, including half who take great pride in it. 69 percent feel an emotional connection to CU and 64 percent feel it is
Years ago I read that Pueblo Indian children are told that wherever they walk, they leave their breath. That way each place they visit never forgets them. It captivated me because developing an intimacy with a place demands the same thing as a person — time, trust, reverence and care.
The Sink turned 90 years old this year, and owners Chris and Mark Heinritz threw a bash to celebrate the event on the evening of July 20. More than 175 old Sink Rats, former waiters and bouncers gathered to get reacquainted, reminisce, toss back a few cool ones and attend a rock concert at the
Whether newly-admitted student or cherished memory, all of our Buffs are special. We commemorate the latter here.
Concentrating to catch the nuances of each side’s position, Trey Lyons (PolSci’00), pictured right, sits at the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia. A foreign service officer stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Trey leads a unit focused on Georgia’s foreign policy and the Russian-occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.
Doctors may be able to quickly and inexpensively isolate cancer cells to better target the disease with a new device patented by five CU-Boulder seniors and Wilbur Franklin, a CU Cancer Center researcher.
“You can change the way the rest of the world sees your country and culture in a single captured image of the Olympic flame passing through your streets,” comments Steve, chairman and CEO of Além International, an experiential marketer, creator and producer of special events based in Louisville, Colo.
We need you to show your CU pride and help us reach new heights.
Silvia Pettem (Psych’69) is the first to say that it is never too late to start a career. The 66-year-old has spent more than 40 years as an author, writer and historical researcher centered on the city of Boulder, but nearly two decades ago she realized a new passion well into her career — researching cold cases.
MIlestones that occurred during the lives of this year’s freshman class.
If you have ever used New York City’s subway system, fear not.
Our amazing ForeverBuffs share their lives with us.
Emma Coburn (Mktg’13) added another chapter to the storied recent history for CU runners in the 3,000-meter steeplechase by winning the NCAA title in the event in Eugene, Ore.
Bill McCartney, who led CU-Boulder to its only national championship in football in the 1990 season, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 10 in New York.
Rick George was introduced as CU’s sixth full-time athletic director on July 17, succeeding Mike Bohn. From 1987-91, he was assistant athletic director for CU-Boulder’s football operations when the Buffs won a national football title.
Discover the richness of the Americana lifestyle with the Roaming Buffs aboard the American Queen steamboat and delve into the history, culture and grandeur of the pre-Civil War South.
rom the early 1900s until sometime in the 1960s, freshmen were required to wear distinctive green caps called beanies or “dinks” until Homecoming.
Travel to Boulder in October for Back to Boulder Homecoming Weekend Oct. 24-27 and make the weekend the best one of your fall! Get free appetizers and drink specials at our Buff Bash on Pearl Street, audit interesting classes, honor outstanding alumni at our Alumni Association Awards Ceremony and connect with other Forever Buffs at
Head to sunny Los Angeles with us this fall to attend our spectacular pregame and cheer on the Buffs when they play UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 2. Celebrate at our pregame, which starts 2.5 hours prior to kickoff at the Brookside Golf Course just north of the Rose Bowl Stadium. Early-bird tickets cost $35 for
There are only 20 female master wine experts in North America. Carlin Karr (Comm’08) wants to be one of them.
When animation director and co-producer of South Park Eric Stough (Film’95) started work on the quirky adult sitcom show 16 years ago, he cut out the famous cartoon characters from construction paper.
On a night hike in Australia where the tide comes in more than 14 miles, Jennifer Lewin (EnvDes’97) noticed the water left a creation of flat tidal pools. Fascinated by how the light from the moon shone into the many circles of water, she jumped from puddle to puddle.
How severe is your pain? A CU-Boulder professor’s breakthrough provides a scientific means to measure pain.
