Lorrie Shepard

What research on learning says about testing, assessment: A lecture April 21

April 19, 2021

Register for this virtual lecture, in which Distinguished Professor Lorrie Shepard offers a brief history of learning research—including late-20th-century cognitive research and more contemporary research in the learning sciences—while sharing findings from her own work and that of CU colleagues.

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Prepare for a stellar remote defense in workshop April 22

April 19, 2021

Designed for doctoral and master’s students, as well as their faculty advisors, this workshop provides useful information for conducting a successful defense remotely. Join the Center for Teaching & Learning and the Graduate School.

Ralphie statue at sunset

This week's Campus Q&A—join at noon April 20

April 18, 2021

With a focus this week on faculty and staff, CU leaders will discuss the new county dial for COVID-19, and provide vaccine and other updates on fall classes and the return to campus.

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Attend budget redesign listening sessions—dates through May 3

April 16, 2021

Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the budget model redesign project and offer their feedback at several thematic sessions through the beginning of May.

A robot on Mars

Mars exploration in 2021 and beyond: Learn more May 5

April 16, 2021

In this talk, LASP scientist and MAVEN principal investigator Bruce Jakosky will discuss recent, ongoing and future Mars exploration, international collaboration, possible human missions and whether we can change the Martian climate to better allow humans to survive on the surface.

Canoe on the water

Join a virtual adventure on the Missouri River May 6

April 16, 2021

Staff Council will host adventurer Scott Robinson for a travelogue of his five-month expedition down the Missouri River from Three Forks, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri. Scott will share photos and stories of this epic 2,341-mile journey.

A French bulldog in Buffs jersey near the UMC fountain

Take a break with University Libraries Pause for Paws finals events

April 16, 2021

The University Libraries are bringing back Pause for Paws events through April 23. Join Pawffice Hours, take a dog personality quiz and more!

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Next Campus Master Plan open house set for April 27

April 15, 2021

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø is hosting Campus Master Plan virtual open house presentations to give the campus community an opportunity to provide feedback on the efforts of the project team to date, with an aim of finalizing the plan later this year.

U.S. capitol building

From Congress to higher education

April 15, 2021

On April 15, two politicians turned university presidents, including CU system's Mark Kennedy, will virtually meet to discuss bipartisanship and their enduring friendship as part of an ongoing series.

Students cleaning up the University Hill neighborhood in 2015

University Hill cleanup event canceled

April 14, 2021

Because of the forecast of inclement weather, including snow, the University Hill cleanup event for neighborhood residents has been canceled. The event was going to occur on Tuesday, April 20.

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