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Understanding the teen brain: Free public talk March 12

Feb. 24, 2020

As part of Brain Awareness Week, Marie Banich will explore why teens think and act the way they do, what research shows is at the root of their behavior, how adolescent brains develop and more.

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CU Wizards: Learn the chemistry of cooking on Feb. 22

Feb. 21, 2020

Join CU Wizards Professor David Nesbitt for a free family-friendly STEM show. You鈥檒l learn secrets for a perfect pie crust, how to cook scrambled eggs without heat, how to make homemade cheese and how to reverse the entropy in your hot cocoa.

William B. Allen

鈥楧own with Diversity鈥 virtual talk set for April 13

Feb. 19, 2020

The Benson Center's senior scholar in residence, William B. Allen, will present the final lecture in the yearlong American National Character series as a virtual event. Join the talk on 鈥淒own with Diversity.鈥

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SciTalks: Learn about the science of happiness Feb. 19

Feb. 18, 2020

Join Professor Jennifer Schwartz for an exciting discussion about the pursuit of happiness.

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The growing field of cannabis research: A lecture on Feb. 15

Feb. 11, 2020

Join Research Associate Daniela Vergara from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, who'll give a free lecture about the growing field of cannabis research.

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Members of Exonerated Five to speak at CU

Feb. 10, 2020

Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana, two members of the Central Park Five鈥攏ow known as the Exonerated Five鈥攚ill speak on campus March 10, hosted by the student-led Cultural Events Board.

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Get a second chance to hear about flexible work arrangements

Feb. 6, 2020

Due to the overwhelming attendance at the initial event on this topic, Staff Council is offering the session for a second time on Feb. 13. Zoom will be available for registrants as well.

2018-19 Staff Council group

Make a difference through Staff Council

Feb. 6, 2020

Join 兔子先生传媒文化作品 on Feb. 13 for a talk and Q&A session about how you as a staff member can be more involved on campus by joining Staff Council. We鈥檒l discuss what it means to serve, how you can join and what types of work you can do.

Nicole Walker

Writing about sustainability with Nicole Walker: A reading, workshop and presentation

Feb. 6, 2020

The Program for Writing & Rhetoric welcomes Nicole Walker, noted creative nonfiction writer on sustainability, to campus on Feb. 6 and 7. Walker will do three events. Each is free and open to the public.

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Feb. 13 panel to highlight natural food leaders

Feb. 4, 2020

Join Impactful Women for a panel discussion with local innovators, entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders in the natural food industry.

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