Buff News

News items specific to CU alumni and the CU-Boulder campus.

ESPN to televise Colorado at Arizona men’s basketball game Feb. 9

The University of Colorado men’s basketball team will take on the Arizona Wildcats in front of a national audience as ESPN will televise the Thursday, Feb. 9 Pac-12 Conference match up at the McKale Center.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

Are you pregnant and feeling stressed, anxious, or down?

The Dimidjian lab in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is currently 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 and are taught by a certified prenatal yoga instructor in Boulder.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

CU hoop fans encouraged to vote in Naismith student section of the year

The University of Colorado has been nominated as one of the top college basketball student sections in the country and is asking for fan support to help win the prestigious title. Buff fans will now have a say in determining the most deserving student section by voting for the Naismith Student Section of the Year Award.

Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

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.

Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

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
Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

Peace Corps director to come to campus Jan. 25

Photo courtesy of PeaceCorps.gov

Peace Corps director Aaron Williams will be on campus Jan. 25. He will speak for 10 minutes to announce CU-Boulder’s Peace Corps ranking this year, following by a video and a volunteer sharing her/his experience. All welcome at 1:30 to hear him in the Old Main Chapel. Contact Peter Simons at peter.simons@colorado.edu for more details.

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

CU Senior Auditor registration for spring semester for Jan. 23-24

Are you a Colorado resident 55 and over? Satisfy your curiosity and learn something new with the Senior Auditors Program at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

Some earthquakes expected along Rio Grande Rift

The Rio Grande Rift, a thinning and stretching of Earth’s surface that extends from Colorado’s central Rocky Mountains to Mexico, is not dead but geologically alive and active, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

CU-led study pinpoints farthest developing galaxy cluster ever found

A team of researchers led by the University of Colorado Boulder has used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to uncover a cluster of galaxies in the initial stages of construction — the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

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,
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

Nap-deprived tots may be missing out on more than sleep, says new CU-led study

A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

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:
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | 1 Comment

Here’s to new heights and exciting adventures in 2012

Happy holidays wherever you may roam.

See the holiday card here.

Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Coffin named sole finalist for vice chancellor for student affairs

Deb Coffin

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today announced that a search committee for the vice chancellor for student affairs has named Deborah J. “Deb” Coffin the sole finalist for the position. Coffin has served in the post in an interim capacity since July 2011.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Want to entertain students?

Do you sing, do you dance, do you entertain? Do you know someone who entertains with world-wide flair? Would you/they like to do this for students? CU Dining Services is hosting a series of World Street Food events and they are looking to schedule entertainment in the new Center for Community dining facility through April 2012.

Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Legacy cords a bond to CU history

As part of the Forever Buffs initiative, the CU-Boulder Alumni Association is beginning a new tradition by providing “legacy cords” to graduating students whose parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) is a CU alum. The black and gold cords will be worn with the student’s graduation gown to recognize his or her tie to a CU legacy family.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | 1 Comment

Wetmore Named Pac-12 Coach of the Year

University of Colorado Cross Country coach Mark Wetmore has been named the 2011 Pac-12 Men’s Coach of the Year, announced by the conference on Tuesday afternoon. CU also placed eight Buffs, four men and four women, on the All-Pac-12 First and Second Teams.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Ant’s ad

Anthony Hull (PolSci’11), featured in the March 2011 Coloradan, appears in a cell phone commercial.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

The ‘Streak’ is finally over

The Colorado Buffaloes snapped their horrendous 24-game out-of-state losing streak here Friday afternoon, dominating the first half then holding on to defeat Utah 17-14 in Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Men place third at NCAA cross country championships

Senior Richard Medina raced to an eighth-place finish on the cross country course as the No. 6 University of Colorado men’s team placed third overall at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Oklahoma State women’s basketball coaches among four killed in plane crash

Oklahoma State University women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna were killed when their plane crashed on the way to a recruiting trip in Arkansas, university officials said Friday.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

CU-developed Android app helps people tweet during disasters

Daniel Schaefer, a University of Colorado Boulder doctoral student in communication, recently created an Android app that turns everyday language into a Twitter syntax used during disasters.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Help CU win another national championship

On Monday, the women’s and men’s cross country teams will compete in the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

Get your 2012 Boulder campus wall calendar now

Purchase your spectacular 2012 CU wall calendar with large campus photos displayed in a much larger format than in recent years. This year’s calendar runs from January 2012 through December 2012 with unparalleled photography that reflects the changing seasons on the Boulder campus.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

A workshop for alumni: “Managing Stress and Creating Your Next Career”

“Managing Stress and Creating Your Next Career,” three Thursdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 6-9 p.m. (free), led by two of Denver’s most well know job-seeking consultants: Linda Sollars and stress management expert Dr. Sandra Thébaud.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Honoring our military, veterans and family members!

The CU-Arizona football game this Saturday, Nov. 12, features a Student Veterans of America pregame party to honor all military, veterans and family members. It goes from 10 a.m. to noon on the south patio of the University Memorial Center. There will be a live band and door prizes. Pregame tickets $10; football game are also $10.
Read More

Leave a comment

A Buff at the White House

Tony Monell, a CU alum who works for the White House, traveled to Boulder for the USC game Friday night. He sent us a photo of him with his Buff flag. Go, Tony!
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Attend the Colorado men’s basketball at CSU road trip

Attend the road trip to the Nov. 30 CU vs. CSU basketball game. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. in the Moby Gym in Fort Collins. Sign up early as this trip will be first come, first serve. Contact Josi Carlson with CU Special Events at 303-492-3213 to make a reservation.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Brian Cabral goes to Washington

Brian Cabral shaking hands with President Obama

CU linebackers coach Brian Cabral (Rec’79), center, shakes the hand of President Barack Obama at the White House during a visit with the president to celebrate the Chicago Bears win in the 1986 Super Bowl. Former Buff player Emery Moorehead (Comm’77) also was at the reunion. The Bears didn’t go to the White House that year because of the space shuttle Challenger explosion.

Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Natalie Meisler to retire

Friday night marks her last assignment as a Denver Post reporter, as long-time college beat writer Natalie Meisler is retiring this weekend and asked that her last assignment be from the Fred Casotti Press Box and to write a sidebar about the CU-USC game.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Ralphie’s Corral pregame takes a snow day

Because Boulder has had two snow storms of 8-plus inches in the past two weeks, we have to cancel our Ralphie’s Corral pregame party before the USC game this Friday, Nov. 4. The Whitewave Kids Zone will still take place on the plaza located on the southeast side of Benson Earth Sciences building. We look forward to holding our pregame before the Nov. 12 game vs. Arizona.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Forums | Leave a comment

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
Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

Attend the Colorado bioneers forum Oct. 28-30

Bioneers is a three-day forum that brings leadingscientific innovators and environmental visionaries to Boulder, offeringpractical solutions to the most pressing environmental and social issues of ourtime. The local colloquium for this national phenomenon connects the dotsbetween environment, health, social justice and spirit in a unique andauthentic way. The event features national Bioneers plenary broadcasts and islocally enriched with workshops, field
Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

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
Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

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
Read More

Posted in Buff News | Leave a comment

ASU game not televised but catch it with an app

On Saturday,  the Buffs play the Arizona State Sun Devils, but the game is nottelevised for most markets. If you have Sirius/XM or the Iheartradio app for your smart phone,you should be able to find the game. The Iheartradio app carries KOA. Also, Fox Sports Arizona and Root Sports Rocky Mountain will air the game at 3:30 pmPT/4:30 pm MT.  The
Read More

Posted in Buff News, PAC-12 News | Leave a comment

Joe Ben Wheat Benefit Nov. 3

Navajo weaver Sandy Begay shows off her latest weaving made of all hand spun wool and titled "Coming Together," which will be sold at the 26th Annual Silent Auction of Navajo Weaving to benefit the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

Alumni are invited to the Joe Ben Wheat Benefit Silent Auction of Navajo Weaving sponsored by Toh-Atin Gallery of Durango, Colo., to benefit the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History’s textile preservation program, Thursday, Nov. 3, noon-7 p.m., in the Denver Post lobby, 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver.

Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Take one capsule, wait 100 years

Photo by M. Douglas Wray

Macky Auditorium’s time capsule was refilled, resealed and returned to its resting place under the cornerstone of the auditorium. Campus officials and community members gathered for a formal ceremony to place the time capsule back into the cornerstone.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

Monarch of the Plains draws alums

Laurie Armstrong Bartholomew (Fin’83) wrote to us that her family moved back to Boulder three years ago, and as shown in the photo, they “have converted our children to Buff fans.” She says that her oldest son, Bradley Bartholomew, is a current CU student, a sophomore computer sciences major, and that “even our dog Baloo is a big Buff supporter!”
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment

See photos from the Buffs vs. Cardinal pregame

Three Forever Buffs enjoy the company of Chip before the CU-Stanford game at the Saturday, Oct. 8 pregame.
Read More

Posted in Buff News, Features, Forums | Leave a comment