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Staff Council blood drive set for Nov. 11–13

Megan Maneval — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:59:43 +0000

Staff Council blood drive set for Nov. 11–13 Megan Maneval Fri, 10/31/2025 - 10:59

Join Staff Council for the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Blood Drive, happening Nov. 11–13, in proud partnership with Vitalant. All are welcome, including faculty, staff and students.

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Info session Nov. 12: Applied Shakespeare Graduate Certificate

Megan Maneval — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:10:46 +0000

Info session Nov. 12: Applied Shakespeare Graduate Certificate Megan Maneval Fri, 10/31/2025 - 09:10

Join Kevin Rich, program director for the Applied Shakespeare Graduate Certificate program, to learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Get your questions answered during this virtual info session.

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Join the Nov. 5 Sustainability Town Hall

Megan Maneval — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:16:59 +0000

Join the Nov. 5 Sustainability Town Hall Megan Maneval Thu, 10/30/2025 - 09:16

Plan to attend the Sustainability Town Hall—a free lunch event to learn, connect and share ideas on campus sustainability.

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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Fiske make the universe accessible

Megan Maneval — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:50:47 +0000

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Fiske make the universe accessible Megan Maneval Tue, 10/28/2025 - 08:50

��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��'s Fiske Planetarium has launched Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a monthly series designed to make the wonders of the universe accessible to neurodiverse children and families. The next shows are Nov. 9 and Dec. 7.

“Our goal is simple: to bring the beauty of the night sky to every family,” said Ann-Marie Madigan, associate professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences and program creator. “Space inspires curiosity in all children, and these events ensure that neurodiverse kids can share in that wonder.”

For children with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing challenges, traditional planetarium visits can be overwhelming. Sensory-Friendly Sundays address these barriers by offering a thoughtfully adapted experience:

Shorter shows (20–30 minutes) with reduced sound levels and partially dimmed lights
Relaxed house rules, allowing movement and conversation during programs
Open theater doors for easy transitions between exhibits and the planetarium
Limited capacity (approximately 100 guests) to avoid crowding
Advance program details to help families prepare
Adaptive equipment such as noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap pads and pressure vests available

This initiative builds on the success of two pilot events held in fall 2024 and aims to create an inclusive environment where every child can experience the magic of astronomy. Additional National Science Foundation and ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship (PACES) grants will fund the program for three more years.

Each event features interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and screenings of sensory-friendly films created by Fiske Planetarium. Trained facilitators—including ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� students and professional therapists—will be on hand to support families throughout the experience.

The pilot events drew overwhelming interest, with registration for the first program filling in less than a week. Building on this success, Fiske expanded the series to include programs for autistic teens and anticipates adding bilingual events with Spanish-speaking facilitators. Partnerships with the Autism Society of Boulder County, Wow! Children’s Museum, and local therapists will continue to guide program development.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays will run monthly from 2025 through 2028. For dates, registration and more information, visit the Fiske Planetarium website.

Fiske Planetarium has launched Sensory-Friendly Sundays, a monthly series designed to make the wonders of the universe accessible to neurodiverse children and families.

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Whaaat!? Festival to bring experimental gaming goodness to campus Oct. 25

Megan Maneval — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:50:42 +0000

Whaaat!? Festival to bring experimental gaming goodness to campus Oct. 25 Megan Maneval Fri, 10/17/2025 - 12:50

The ATLAS Institute invites all to a cereal-fueled celebration exploring the frontiers of game design—this year with a camp theme. Expect arcades, interactive play sessions, a showcase and more.

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Make your research more impactful at the Open Access Week Upload-a-thon

Megan Maneval — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:49:38 +0000

Make your research more impactful at the Open Access Week Upload-a-thon Megan Maneval Thu, 10/02/2025 - 07:49

Celebrate Open Access Week by joining the University Libraries Oct. 21–23 and make your research more visible and impactful. Get hands-on help uploading your scholarly work to CU Scholar, enjoy snacks and coffee, and contribute to a more equitable academic community through open access.

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See 11 teams compete with their next big ideas Oct. 22–23

Megan Maneval — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:51:32 +0000

See 11 teams compete with their next big ideas Oct. 22–23 Megan Maneval Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:51

Join ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� at the Dairy Arts Center for the Lab Venture Challenge Community Showcases, where CU innovators will pitch their most promising early-stage projects in bio- and physical sciences to a panel of judges and a live audience. The startups will be competing for a share of $750,000 in grants.

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Ombuds Day Oct. 9 to feature Voodoo Doughnuts

Megan Maneval — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:15:11 +0000

Ombuds Day Oct. 9 to feature Voodoo Doughnuts Megan Maneval Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:15

Stop by the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Ombuds Office at the Center for Community to meet the Ombuds, learn about the office—which can assist with university-related disputes or concerns—and grab a doughnut.

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Gun violence documentary film screening and discussion set for Oct. 7

Megan Maneval — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:49:52 +0000

Gun violence documentary film screening and discussion set for Oct. 7 Megan Maneval Tue, 09/23/2025 - 07:49

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence is inviting the campus community to "Breaking the Cycle: Stories of Strength and Survival of Gun Violence"—a free documentary screening and panel discussion. The event will also highlight the risk of losing CDC funding for CSPV.

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Infrastructure and housing town hall set for Sept. 24

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:18:27 +0000

Infrastructure and housing town hall set for Sept. 24 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 09/22/2025 - 13:18

Get updates on the Colorado Avenue housing project, Old Main, the Limelight hotel, the Louisville project, ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� South and more. Join a virtual town with ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� officials.

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