Outreach and Engagement Events
Explore events and activities covering a wide range of topics for a variety of different audiences. These include public presentations and performances, workshops, lectures, family activities, and exhibitions.
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Events List
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CU Wizards
show descriptionProfessor Eric Cornell will present his lecture "Speed." CU Wizards is a yearly series held on the CU Boulder campus once a month on Saturday throughout the academic year. The CU Wizards are professors from departments across the spectrum, ranging from physics to psychology. During each session, one of these professors donates their knowledge and energy to create captivating and informative shows for the public. Shows are free, and while all age groups are welcome, the shows will be geared towards kids in grades 5-9. more info -
Solar Eclipse Event at Folsom Field
show descriptionLate Sunday afternoon May 20 the entire mid- and western US will see a "bite" taken out of the sun as the moon moves in front of it - the best solar eclipse the US has seen in more than ten years. And on the afternoon of June 5 the planet Venus will cross in front of the sun, something that won't be seen again for a century! CU will host free eclipse watching at Folsom Stadium from 6:00 - 8:15 pm. Sunday May 20. The partial eclipse starts at 6:22 pm; maximum eclipse is at 7:30 and sunset 7:50. Anyone who has purchased eclipse-watching glasses at McGuckin or Fiske will be admitted free. Gate will open at the stadium at 5:30pm. Otherwise you can buy glasses for $2 at the stadium until supplies run out! We suggest PLANNING AHEAD and picking up glasses from McGuckins or Fiske well in advance. There are no events planned for Denver. Fiske Planetarium can mail 25 eclipse-watching glasses for $35. The web-site www.eclipse-watch.com has more information, including short videos on how to watch safely. more info -
CU NOW Faculty & Alumni Concert
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CU Wizards
show descriptionProfessor Andrew Hamilton will present his lecture "Black Holes." CU Wizards is a yearly series held on the CU Boulder campus once a month on Saturday throughout the academic year. The CU Wizards are professors from departments across the spectrum, ranging from physics to psychology. During each session, one of these professors donates their knowledge and energy to create captivating and informative shows for the public. Shows are free, and while all age groups are welcome, the shows will be geared towards kids in grades 5-9. more info -
Distinguished Research Lecture by Professor Veronica Bierbaum
show descriptionThe 104th Distinguished Research Lecture will be given by Professor Veronica Bierbaum of the Department of Chemistry. The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a faculty member at CU-Boulder. Dr. Bierbaum will give a lecture on August 30, 2012 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., in Chem 140, followed by a reception. The event is free and open to the public. Visit Professor Bierbaum's research group website for more information on her current research. Please see the Vice Chancellor for Research website for more information on the 2012 Distinguished Research Lecture. more info
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