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The new Free Mind podcast explores topics in Western philosophy, politics, literature and history with adventurous disregard for academic fashions and intellectual trends.

As part of the nationwide celebration of postdocs and faculty mentors Sept. 20–24, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is offering virtual and in-person activities Monday through Friday.

In one of the campus's longest-standing traditions, 8 outstanding individuals, plus the campus's Pandemic Scientific Steering Committee and Science Team—including 12 individuals—are being honored with Alumni Awards for 2021.

A new humanities course on how to make sense of data and apply it to real-world problems has just been awarded $300,000 from the National Science Foundation. The grant was awarded to Eric Vance, associate professor of applied math, and David Glimp, associate professor of English.

Sometimes you just need a change of pace. The University Libraries have great study spaces across five campus libraries, so pick the room with a view of your liking.

Congressman Joe Neguse announced Professor Violeta Chapin as the winner of the 2021 Polly Baca Raíces Fuertes Community Leader Award in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and first gentleman Marlon Reis, a CU alumnus, married in a ceremony held at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on Sept. 15. The occasion represents the first same-sex marriage of a sitting governor, according to the Associated Press.

The University of Colorado will honor its four Olympians who competed on the cross country and track and field teams. The recognition will take place at Folsom Field during halftime in the game against Minnesota. The game is slated for an 11 a.m. start.

Campus officials are monitoring national discussions on vaccination booster information and maintaining mitigation measures in campus buildings, such as enhanced airflow and cleaning. Read about these updates and more in this week’s edition.

Plan to watch the chancellor’s two-part State of the Campus online event. Day one will include the release of the documentary The Road Back: CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Response to COVID-19. Day two will include the release of a speech by Chancellor Philip DiStefano sharing his excitement and goals for the academic year.