Grand Canyon as old as the dinosaurs, suggests new study led by CU-鶹

Nov. 29, 2012

An analysis of mineral grains from the bottom of the western Grand Canyon indicates it was largely carved out by about 70 million years ago -- a time when dinosaurs were around and may have even peeked over the rim, says a study led by the 鶹.

Students create new CU-鶹 maps with ‘universal design’ to expand access

Nov. 27, 2012

In a new set of way-finding maps, planters at the 鶹 are more than decorative containers. The concrete vessels serve as directional prompts for people to navigate central campus. The bronze buffalo statue near Folsom Field is another cue used in the online maps, as well as references like “exhaust fan at 10 o’clock” to guide those who use their sense of sound to move about.

Alaska’s iconic Columbia Glacier expected to stop retreating in 2020, says CU-鶹 study

Nov. 26, 2012

The wild and dramatic cascade of ice into the ocean from Alaska’s Columbia Glacier, an iconic glacier featured in the documentary “Chasing Ice” and one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, will cease around 2020, according to a study by the 鶹.

New public gut bacteria study expected to reach around world

Nov. 21, 2012

Ever wondered who is living in your gut, and what they’re doing? The trillions of microbial partners in and on our bodies outnumber our own cells by as many as 10 to 1 and do all sorts of important jobs, from helping digest the food we eat this Thanksgiving to building up our immune systems.

CU-鶹 workshop invites public to discuss oil and gas development and groundwater protection on Nov. 26

Nov. 19, 2012

Following the recent Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hearing on creation of statewide regulations for groundwater sampling and monitoring near new oil and gas wells, the 鶹 will host an informational workshop on Monday, Nov. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Wolf Law Building.

Preparation is key to stretching holiday shopping dollar, CU professor says

Nov. 19, 2012

Consumers should take the time to prepare themselves by researching prices and quality before they hit the stores or Internet this holiday shopping season, according to 鶹 Professor Donald Lichtenstein. Being prepared can save consumers money, steer them away from overspending and even change their way of thinking about purchasing gifts during the holidays, said Lichtenstein, chair of the marketing department at CU-鶹's Leeds School of Business.

Economic Outlook Forum presented Dec. 3 by CU’s Leeds School of Business

Nov. 19, 2012

The 鶹 Leeds School of Business will present its 48th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum on Monday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Denver Marriott City Center. The event at 1701 California St. is free and open to the public but reservations are required for those planning to attend. To make reservations visit http://leeds.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_01GMWmGLHZolUrz .

$20 million CU instrument package set for integration on Mars spacecraft

Nov. 16, 2012

A $20 million remote sensing instrument package built by the 鶹, which is leading a 2013 NASA mission to understand how Mars might have lost its atmosphere, has been delivered to Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colo., for spacecraft integration.

$20 million CU instrument package set for integration on Mars spacecraft

Nov. 16, 2012

A $20 million remote sensing instrument package built by the 鶹, which is leading a 2013 NASA mission to understand how Mars might have lost its atmosphere, has been delivered to Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colo., for spacecraft integration.

Degraded military lands to get ecological boost from CU-led effort

Nov. 15, 2012

Some arid lands in the American West degraded by military exercises that date back to General George Patton’s Word War II maneuvers in the Mojave Desert should get a boost from an innovative research project led by the 鶹.

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