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Astronomy and fine arts major Sarah Levine adds some finishing touches to a 1/6th scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope that she built for the lobby of the Center for Astrophysics & Space Astronomy on the East Campus. (Photo/Casey A. Cass)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Residential Academic Program spotlight - Libby RAP
Libby RAP is a three-year-old program that offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in the arts. Willard Uncapher is the interim director for the program this year. "Libby is an arts-related RAP with courses in fine arts, performance and dance, film, and some communication," Uncapher said. More >>

Education professor evaluating Denver's nationally recognized teacher incentive program
As the competitive global economy demands an increasingly educated and well-rounded workforce, many programs have sprouted to assess America's schools, students and teachers, including the federally mandated "No Child Left Behind" reform and Colorado's CSAP testing system. More >>

'Lay-buy' system to fund Lucile Buchanan Scholarship
When Professor Polly McLean of women and gender studies decided that the time was right to create a new $25,000 scholarship for undergraduate majors, she turned to a southern African model of fundraising. The "lay-buy" system is widely employed there in much the same way that "layaway" is used in the United States. More >>

People Behind the Scenes
Who keeps our university in top shape? It's the People Behind the Scenes! Meet Claire Figel, program coordinator of the Baker Residential Academic Program. More >>


		CU-Boulder Diversity Summit Set For Feb. 19-20; Speakers To Discuss Race, Gender, Privilege And Other Issues

		NPR Commentator Andrei Codrescu To Speak At CU-Boulder Feb. 16 For Humanities And Arts Center Lecture

		World's Oldest Rocks Show How Earth May Have Dodged Frozen Fate Of Mars

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Sunset behind the Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS ) building.

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

New hires prove CU's message matters
The importance of good communications cannot be underestimated, and as such, it is imperative that we clearly communicate the value of our university to all of our constituents—especially to the people of the state of Colorado. More >>

AWARDS AND KUDOS

UCSU passes historic climate neutrality commitment
Leslie Leinwand receives Marsico Endowed Chair of Excellence
Donna Gerren receives 2007 Faculty Advisor Award
CU-Boulder boasts 17 astronaut alumni
Nine doctoral programs rank in top 10 of Faculty Productivity Index

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DID YOU KNOW?

Flagship 2030 Strategic Planning input wanted
Blood drive – donate now!
Feb. 19-20 Diversity Summit addresses race, gender and class issues
Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit Feb. 22-23
Black Awareness Month events
Read Across America 10th anniversary – take part!

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