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Come for lunch and the open, digital and public scholarship showcase—Dec. 5

Megan Maneval — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:21:23 +0000

Come for lunch and the open, digital and public scholarship showcase—Dec. 5 Megan Maneval Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:21

Join a showcase with projects involving mapping Boulder Creek, learning with Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out," slowing your scroll and more.

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Alliance relaunch Nov. 17 to highlight geography of learning

Megan Maneval — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:35:46 +0000

Alliance relaunch Nov. 17 to highlight geography of learning Megan Maneval Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:35

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

The Department of Geography aims to emphasize the interdisciplinarity of geography. The Colorado Geographic Alliance is a statewide initiative to promote geography education and provide K-12, college and university educators with lesson plans, hands-on activities, workshops and professional development.

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Faculty: Connect with this mentoring community Nov. 20

Megan Maneval — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:16:04 +0000

Faculty: Connect with this mentoring community Nov. 20 Megan Maneval Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:16

The Graduate Inclusive Mentoring Community, a Graduate School initiative, invites all faculty interested in mentoring graduate students to a happy hour. Come connect or reconnect!

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Honor veterans at Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony

Megan Maneval — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:32:16 +0000

Honor veterans at Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony Megan Maneval Thu, 11/06/2025 - 13:32

Join the University Memorial Center and Veteran and Military Affairs for the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. The ceremony will be followed by a reception.

Join the University Memorial Center and Veteran and Military Affairs for a Veterans Day ceremony. The event will include the Division of Public Safety's Jack Briggs, a retired major general in the U.S. Air Force, followed by a reception.

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Mobile food pantries set for Nov. 6, Nov. 20

Megan Maneval — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:38:44 +0000

Mobile food pantries set for Nov. 6, Nov. 20 Megan Maneval Tue, 11/04/2025 - 12:38

Mobile food pantries on campus are free and open to ��ƷSM��ӰƬ students, faculty and staff, plus community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties.

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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 ��ƷSM��ӰƬ Blood Drive, happening Nov. 11–13, in proud partnership with Vitalant. All are welcome, including faculty, staff and students.

Join Staff Council for the ��ƷSM��ӰƬ Blood Drive, happening Nov. 11–13, in 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

��ƷSM��ӰƬ'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 ��ƷSM��ӰƬ 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 ��ƷSM��ӰƬ 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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