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Everyone’s a Member!

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Graduation is days away, and we want you to know that all students and alumni are members of the Alumni Association!
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Andre Roberson Opts To Leave CU, Take Early Shot At NBA

By B.G. Brooks, CUBuffs.com Contributing Editor BOULDER –  Junior Andre Roberson has decided to forgo his final season of eligibility at the University of Colorado and make himself eligible for the 2013 NBA Draft. Roberson, a 6-7 forward who was on the verge of becoming CU’s career rebounding leader, made his decision about midday Sunday and notified CU Coach Tad
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Coburn Takes Eighth At 104th Drake Relays

DES MOINES, Iowa – In a field of some of the nation’s top 1,500-meter runners, University of Colorado senior Emma Coburn raced to an eighth-place finish through stiff, windy conditions at the 104th Drake Relays on Friday night. Coburn finished the race in four minutes, 11.36 seconds, the fastest time by a collegiate athlete this year. The previous top time
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A Public Trust in Jeopardy: An Insider’s Look at the Unresolved Constraints on U.S. Public Media

Join CU Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) on Tuesday, April 23 for ” ‘A Public Trust’ in Jeopardy: An Insider’s Look at the Unresolved Constraints on U.S. Public Media.” The lecture by veteran public broadcaster and media scholar Willard D. “Wick” Rowland begins at 5:30 p.m. in Eaton Humanities Room 250 on the Boulder campus. Rowland will explore the contradiction
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Brooks: Buffs Grind Out Road Win Against Cougars

  By B.G. Brooks, CUBuffs.com Contributing Editor PULLMAN, Wash. – On a night when the Colorado Buffaloes’ offense came and went, their constant was defense – and it carried them to their second Pac-12 Conference victory and first of the season on the road. CU kept grinding and grinding and finally put away Washington State 58-49 Saturday night at Beasley
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Buffs Complete Comeback, Win Denver Invitational

  MINTURN, Colo. – The University of Colorado ski team completed an impressive comeback Sunday with Nordic classical races here at Maloit Park, winning the 2013 Denver Invitational by 19 points over the host Pioneers.  DU held a 71 point advantage over CU entering the weekend’s Nordic action. CU picked up two more individual wins, as well, with senior Joanne
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Buffs Win Own Invitational; Second At DU Meet

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS & WINTER PARK, Colo. – The University of Colorado ski team used nine top seven finishes to earn a victory in its own Spencer James Nelson Memorial Invitational and jump up a spot to second place at the Denver Invitational Sunday.  The Buffs used another dominant performance in women’s Nordic action to earn a 69.5 point victory
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Brooks: Buffs’ Rally Comes Up Short Against Bruins

By B.G. Brooks, CUBuffs.com Contributing Editor BOULDER – Protecting a second-half lead wasn’t a problem on Saturday for the Colorado Buffaloes. Their dilemma this time was overcoming a 13-point second-half deficit – and they nearly did it. Deep and talented UCLA led by a point at halftime, revved it up in the second half, then had to desperately hold on
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Buffs Take Lead In Own Invitational; Third At DU Meet

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS & WINTER PARK, Colo. – The University of Colorado ski team stormed to the lead in its own Spencer James Nelson Memorial Invitational on the Nordic side and opened the Denver Invitational in third place on the alpine side in a busy day of skiing in the Colorado Mountains.  In Steamboat Springs, CU individuals won both races
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Embree will not return as Colorado head football coach

Jon Embree (Comm’88) has been dismissed as University of Colorado head football coach, athletic director Mike Bohn announced Sunday evening.
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We honor our 10 alums we lost in 9/11

They were CU graduates, chasing their dreams and touching many lives along the way. Some had children, wives, husbands, fiancés. All 10 were killed in the September 11, 2001, attacks, eight in the World Trade Center and two on the airplane that crashed into the Pentagon.
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Attend your 50-year reunion in May

Celebrate your 50-year reunion during a fun-packed, two days on the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus this May 10-11! Here are the top five reasons why you should attend! Register here.
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Attend CU’s Conference on World Affairs April 9-13

The University of Colorado Boulder’s annual Conference on World Affairs returns to campus for the 64th time April 9-13, with 200 events, including panel discussions, performances and plenaries. All events are free and open to the public.
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CU runners make USA Today

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Two CU standout runners Kara Goucher and Dathan Ritzenhein are making headlines. Alum Dathan Ritzenhein is trying to turn the cruelest finish into an opportunity. Ritzenhein, a two-time Olympic distance runner, painfully fell behind the lead trio near the end of the U.S. Olympic marathon trials Jan. 14 in Houston. USA Today story.

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Job Announcement: A&S External Relations Coordinator

University of Colorado Boulder, External Relations Coordinator position opening Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Position # 670024  The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is accepting applications for the position of External Relations Coordinator. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College.  As the person who plans all events for
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Support CUSG and Panhellenic Council’s dance marathon Jan. 28

The CUSG and Panhellenic Council would like your support, as part of the Forever Buffs family, in sponsoring CU’s philanthropy this year, Dance Marathon. Throughout the year, we have been raising money for the kids of Children’s Hospital in Denver.

On Jan. 28, the champion children of the Children’s Hospital will join students at Dance Marathon to celebrate their lives and the money we have raised. Please take out your phones and text MIRACLE to 27722 to support your Student Body philanthropy. Learn more at www.cudancemarathon.org.

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Buffs take second At DU Invite as Oedegaard sweeps

 TABERNASH, Colo. — Sophomore newcomer Rune Oedegaard won his second race in as many days as the University of Colorado Ski Team had a solid final day here at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in the final day of the 2012 University of Denver Invitational, but it was not enough to overcome Utah’s lead as the Utes took their second meet of
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Exhibit brings art, science, lichens and footprints of the sky

Exhibit by internationally recognized artist brings together art, science, lichens and “footprints of the sky” Jan. 17-Aug. 8, 2012 Boulder, CO.– Art, science, lichens, smog, a 16’ video wall, emissions testing, paintings, photographs, puzzles, sculpture, stickers, statistics, and metaphors come together in a timely and thought-provoking exhibit “the invisible connectedness of things,” January 17 – August 8, 2012. The exhibition
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Congrats to 2011 December grads!

Whether you live in Shanghai or San Francisco, there are many ways to engage with CU-Boulder and our 270,000-strong Forever Buffs family. Get involved in the following ways:
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Buffs capture first ever Pac-12 conference titles

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The University of Colorado cross country teams won the first ever Pac-12 Conference titles in any sport on Saturday morning, sweeping the men’s and women’s races at the Wigwam Golf Course.
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First big snowfall of the semester

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On Wednesday, Boulder received more than 10 inches of snow that turned the city into a winter wonderland. However, the heavy snow wreaked havoc on trees that still have all of their leaves.
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Phi Psis of CU-Boulder celebrate 50th anniversary

Bill Wolfe (Mus’63) and his wife Judy Wolfe submitted this photo taken earlier this fall of CU-Boulder alums and their significant others. This group has been meeting yearly for the past 20 years, Phi Psis and sweethearts, in various parts of our country.
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See film screening of “Mother: Caring for 7 billion” Oct. 29

“Mother: Caring for 7 Billion,” on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Humanities B150, explores the widespread implications of theglobal population reaching seven  billion in 2011- nearly doubling since 1960. The film features world-renown experts andscientists, follows a mother’s journey through Africa and offers solutionsthrough education rather than blame. In conjunction with Colorado Bioneers, thefilm is free and open to
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Attend the Colorado bioneers forum Oct. 28-30

Bioneers is a three-day forum that brings leading scientific innovators and environmental visionaries to Boulder, offering practical solutions to the most pressing environmental and social issues of our time. The local colloquium for this national phenomenon connects the dots between environment, health, social justice and spirit in a unique and authentic way. The event features national Bioneers plenary broadcasts and
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Attend the 23rd Athearn lecture

The Department of History, University of Colorado Boulderpresents the 23rd Athearn Lecture: “The True Story of Ah Jake: Languageand Justice in Nineteenth-Century California,” a lecture by Dr. Mae M. Ngai, Lung Family Professor ofAsian American Studies and Professor of History at Columbia University. The lecture is Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. in Benson Earth Sciences Building, Room 180 onthe University
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Get discounts at CU Book Store clearance sale

The CU Book Store will be having a clearance sale Oct.24-27. The sale will be located in the lower level of the store. Stop by andsnatch up a great bargain! Additional information: http://www.cubookstore.com Also, buy books at unbelievable prices! $1 paperbacks and $2 hardbacksOctober 27-29, lower level, CU Book Store. Stop by and snatch up a great deal!(Selected items on
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CU-Cal game ushers in Pac-12 era of safety, hospitality

The University of Colorado Buffaloes vs. Cal-Berkeley Bears football game at Folsom Field on Sept. 10 is technically a nonconference game, but most in the campus community recognize that it’s the beginning of a new era.

“The Pac-12 century has begun,” said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano.
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Go to the Fiske Planetarium

  FISKE PLANETARIUM EVENTS Week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4 Evening Starshows: $7 Adults, $3.50 Children/Seniors Students/faculty with ID free on Thursday and $5 on Friday   Thursday: CO Skies (Dawn Mission)-7:30 pm   Friday: Many Faces of Hubble-7:30 pm Friday Night Laser Shows: $7 general admission AC/DC-9:30 pm Beastie Boys-10:45 pm   Saturday Matinees: $6 adults, $3.50 Children/Seniors   Space
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Fall Shakespeare classes for kids

  The Colorado Shakespeare Festival offers fall theatre classes for kids and teens. All classes held at Wesley Chapel and are taught by CSF professionals. Classes include Stage Combat (ages 11-18), Beginning Shakespeare (ages 6-10) and Advanced Shakespeare (ages 11-18). Earlybird prices available until Sept.1.  Call 303-492-1973 to sign up. Additional information: http://www.coloradoshakes.org/education-outreach/school

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Are you pregnant and feeling stressed, anxious or down?

  The CU-Boulder Dimidjian lab is conducting a study investigating the feasibility of yoga to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression for women during pregnancy. The classes last for eight weeks. Participants in the study will be asked to fill out questionnaires, take part in weekly classes and complete an interview. Please contact campstudy@colorado.edu for more information! Read more about
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Alumni Association recognizes 16 outstanding members of CU community

The tradition of honoring the University of Colorado Boulder’s best began in 1930 and continues as the CU-Boulder Alumni Association recognized 16 outstanding members of the university community at a free public ceremony on campus Wednesday, May 4.
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Run the Forever Buffs 5K

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the third annual Forever Buffs 5K on Sunday, April 17.

This annual event has a little of everything for everyone ― walking, jogging, running, racing, food and fun ― on the CU-Boulder campus. Participants can soak in views of the Flatirons, see new and old buildings on campus and tap into some CU memories.

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Colorado skiers rally to win RMISA Championships

  PARK CITY, Utah — The University of Colorado ski team first rallied, and then in part to a strong showing in the men’s slalom, cruised to victory here Saturday in the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Championships, which also served as the annual NCAA West Regional. Colorado, ranked No. 2 in the nation behind Vermont, entered the day two-and-a-half
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New CU study shows acupressure effective

A new University of Colorado Boulder study indicates an ancient form of complementary medicine may be effective in helping to treat people with mild traumatic brain injury, a finding that may have implications for some U.S. war veterans returning home.
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