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Families tour the CU Museum of Natural History during Family Weekend, Oct. 19-21. This year's annual Family Weekend event drew a record number of attendees, who enjoyed a variety of activities including a golf tournament, campus tours and opportunities to attend a variety of shows, concerts and performances. (Photo/Patrick Campbell)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Institute Spotlight - CIRES
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences explores a diverse spectrum of earth system science while maintaining a commitment to communicating research on a societal level. More >>

Men's and women's basketball preview
The University of Colorado's basketball programs are gearing up for the start of the 2007-08 season. Both teams will look to have strong campaigns in the Big 12 Conference behind veteran leadership and talented underclassmen. More >>

Colorado Combined Campaign kicks off 20th year of charitable giving
This year, the Colorado Combined Campaign marks 20 years of state employees giving to charities around the state. More >>

Student Perspective
Mallory Martin, co-founder and student coordinator of the student organization CU GOLD (Gaining Opportunities through Leadership Development), is one among many of the student leaders on campus today. More >>

People Behind the Scenes
Who keeps our university in top shape? It's the People Behind the Scenes! Meet Facilities Management/Housing & Dining Services staff members Jilliandra Watkins, Susi Haveman, Darren Gist, MacKensey Charles and Sunnie Gist, who organized this year's Custodian Appreciation Day event. More >>


		Successful CU-Boulder Science Teaching Program Now Model For Other Universities

		Expanded And Renovated Building Supports International Outreach At CU-Boulder's Leeds School Of Business

		Researchers At CU-Boulder's Snow And Ice Data Center Share In 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Recognition Of IPCC

		Podcast: The Prettier Doll: Communication Experts Cull Insights About Democracy From 2001 'Barbiegate' Controversy

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The Golden Buffalo Marching Band plays at Invesco Field at Mile High, 2006.

FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dr. G.P. "Bud" Peterson

Sponsored research continues to be a key strength at CU
The University of Colorado at Boulder received a record $266.2 million in sponsored research in fiscal year 2007, the highest total in the university's history and nearly $10 million more than in 2006. This, when combined with the research from the other two universities in the CU System, places us in the top 10 of all public and private research universities in the nation. More >>

AWARDS AND KUDOS

Retirement party for Miriam Maslanik
Lorenzo Trujillo named Latino Lawyer of the Year
Carl Wieman's physics education website wins international online award
Photographer Larry Harwood retires

DID YOU KNOW?

Wardenburg's annual flu and meningitis clinic
Celebrate Day of the Dead
Schedule a Career Services presentation for students

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