Student Edition - Nov. 30, 2016
In Focus
Cynthia Banks didn’t have the opportunity to study abroad as a student. The summer after graduating in 1989, she helped a marketing professor take a group of undergraduates to Australia to study at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. The Colorado native launched an international education organization a year later that would eventually send 30,000 students to 27 countries and offer 150 programs worldwide.
Healthy Buffs: Ask the expert—How to recognize a concussion
Chances are, you probably know someone who's had a concussion; the college population in particular is at a higher risk. Dr. John Breck shares what you need to know about concussions.
Two student organizations invite conservative journalist Milo Yiannopoulos to speak at CU Boulder in January
Conservative journalist Milo Yiannopoulos will talk at CU Boulder on Jan. 25 as part of a national college speaking tour.
Events & Exhibits
Was ancient Mars conducive to life? Learn more Dec. 3
Professor Stephen Mojzsis from the Department of Geological Sciences will discuss his new research on this topic as part of the next CU on the Weekend lecture on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Monitoring climate from space with Peter Pilewskie
In this Dec. 7 talk, LASP Atmospheric Scientist and CU Boulder Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic SciencesÌýPeter Pilewskie will discuss some of the challenges ofÌýmonitoring Earth's climate trendsÌýfrom space.
Art and music collide at First Thursday events
Enjoy a night of conversation, themed food, great art and great music. Don't miss First Thursday, a free event series where CU Art Museum visitors are treated to Radio 1190's musical interpretation of an art exhibit. First Thursday happens next on Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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