Author William Robertson draws from his more than 35 years as a skateboarder in his book Action Science: Relevant Teaching and Active Learning, which aims to motivate middle school students to learn physical science concepts in areas such as forces, motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion by using activities that they enjoy doing such as riding bikes and skateboards as examples.
After spending a lifetime in film as an actor, director and producer, Robert Redford braved the sea and starred as the sole character in the film AlIs Lost.
What Happens When the U.S. Military — The Most Powerful Institution in the World — Fails to Protect Those Who Protect Us?
Sports physiologist Allen Lim’s secret mixes from natural ingredients are giving energy bar and drink companies a run for their money.
In an unprecedented study, CU professors and students are exploring ways to maximize the benefits of oil and domestic natural gas extraction while decreasing potential negative impacts on the environment and communities.
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Who is CU-Boulder’s most influential alum? Unless you follow the computer industry, chances are you’ve never heard of him.
It was seven years after the end of World War II and U.S. troops still walked the streets of Japan when Akira Horie (MMktg’54) decided he wanted to study in America.
We all know that what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay there, thanks to the creative slogan penned by Jason Hoff (Jour’00) and a colleague.
Fifty years ago, Billy Kidd (Econ’69) and Jimmie Heuga (PolSci’73) became the first American men to win Olympic medals in skiing.
CU President Bruce D. Benson (Geol’64, HonDocSci’04) celebrated his sixth year on the job in March, becoming the longest-serving CU president in 50 years. Under his watch, the university has followed a deliberate course, surviving the worst economic downturn in 75 years and positioning itself for the future.
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Four or five seasons ago, the thought of both the CU men’s and women’s basketball teams being simultaneously ranked in the top 20 in the nation would have been laughable. But no one was laughing as 2014 dawned with both programs in just such positions.
Living in williams village, the 1960s-era towers looming on the edge of U.S. Highway 36 at Baseline may soon become the prime residence hall for incoming freshmen.
The numbers that matter about CU sports.
When it comes to college cross country success since 2000, coach Mark Wetmore is getting closer to having a corner on the market.
Boulder by the numbers
Growing up in Loveland, Colo., Stephanie Meeks (Engl’87) gained an early appreciation for place.
When Aileen El-Kadi (PhDSpan’07) migrated to the U.S. from Spain as a CU-Boulder doctoral candidate at age 27, she attempted to fit in with the rest of the students. She listened to hip-hop music, bought trendy American clothes and tried to communicate like everyone else. However she soon realized she was trying to assume a different identity from who she was.
Don’t miss our annual Back to Boulder Homecoming Weekend Oct. 23-26!
Popular coffee shop on The Hill closes after 25 years.
Patients who have abdominal surgery may want to think twice about taking morphine to treat their pain, according to findings in a CU-Boulder study.
During the past few years, CU-Boulder has built and renovated a number of buildings to enhance the overall university experience for students. Check out some of the exciting work during Back to Boulder Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 23-26!
or just the second time in program history, the CU women’s soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
The school spirit enthusiastically displayed in the Coors Events Center during basketball games is arguably the greatest in the Pac-12. The source? The booming stretch of black and gold located behind the southern hoop in student sections 13-17 called the C-Unit. The C-Unit’s spirit has earned it national recognition. Hundreds of students — including Nick
CU club skier Alexis Keeney claimed a gold medal in the women’s slopestyle at the Winter World University Games in Italy in December. It was the only gold medal for the Americans.
Chip, CU’s costumed mascot, has performed at sporting events and university and community activities since the 1980s. We recently caught up with Ethan, a Chip, who is identified only by first name to preserve his anonymity.
Each Spring the flowers return – but not all of our Buffs. Here they bloom eternal – Forever Buffs!
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