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| Sunday, July 22, 2012 |
 | New Media Practitioners Professional Development Workshop
The 2012 New Media Practitioners Professional Development Workshop will bring New Media journalists and communicators interested in space science to LASP for a two-day intensive workshop with experts in the field of lunar exploration. Sponsored by the Colorado Center for Lunar Dust and Atmospheric Studies (CCLDAS), the workshop will be a collaborative and educational opportunity for attendees to learn about the most up-to-date issues surrounding future exploration of the Moon and other small bodies in our Solar System.
Apply now through June 22: http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/education/journalist-workshops/2012-mediajournalist-workshop/ |
 | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
 | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
2:00 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
| Pre-Concert Conversation with David Shneer
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Robert Elias, president of the OREL Foundation, will join David Shneer, Director of CU's Program in Jewish Studies and Music Director Michael Christie for a pre-concert discussion. The OREL Foundation, founded by conductor James Conlon, is dedicated to the performance of suppressed works of the 20th century. This catered event is complimentary for Rediscovered Masters donors of $500 or more.
The 2012 Rediscovered Masters Program is a series of performances celebrating Jewish composers and their music. THe program emphasizes music composed before, during, and immediately after World War II. The music of many Jewish composers was suppressed, and subsequently forgotten. Music Director Michael Christie is committed to resurrecting these lost treasures and putting them in their rightful place in musical history. |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Twelfth Night"
6:30 PM
A classic case of mistaken identity washes up on the shores of Illyria — known today as Albania — spawning comic antics and utter abandon.
Written By Williams Shakespeare
Directed by Philip C. Sneed |
| Monday, July 23, 2012 |
 | Introduction to Solar energy
8:00 AM
In this course students will explore the basics of solar energy and solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
After course completion, students will be able to: Understand the basics of electricity, Discuss solar energy and sun movement, Understand how solar cells work, Identify types of photovoltaic (PV) modules, Identify types of solar electric systems, Assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings, Determine the solar resource, Optimize the performance of a solar electric system, Explain mounting options, Identify key system components, Determine economics of PV systems, Discuss net metering, Understand financial incentives.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| McNair Workshop Series - Intro to Graduate School & the Application Process
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This workshop is intended to familiarize participants to the rigor in graduate education and what it takes to be accepted into a graduate school. By the end of this workshop, participants will have identified the five major requirements for admission to a graduate program. Meet in FLMG 263. |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
 | Introduction to Wind Energy
8:00 AM
Explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Topics include: basics of electricity; pros and cons of small wind energy systems; forces that generate winds and affect wind flows; types of wind; wind system options; ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings; ways to determine the wind resources at a potential wind site; basics of wind turbine design; tower options; optimum tower height; balance of systems components; and economics of wind energy systems.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students will have 6 months to complete the course. A final exam of 80% or better is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Laser: Space Odyssesy
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This family friendly laser show features space-themed music like Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon and The Galaxy Song from Monty Python. |
 | "Like" Yourself Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join this 3-part workshop to learn how to build up your self-esteem, be more authentic, and develop a better relationship with yourself. Through skill building and interactive exercises you will learn how to improve your confidence, how to get in touch with who you really are, and enhance your relationships! |
 | Space Storm
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Whenever the Sun hurls matter and energy at Earth, we experience a wide range of effects from aurorae to power blackouts. Come see what happens on Earth and in space due to sunspots and coronal mass ejections. |
 | Tuesday Free Poker Tournaments
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments on Tuesday nights in the UMC Connection! Register at 5:30pm. Cards fly at 6:30pm. 64 spots are available, first come, first served. Everyone is welcome - ALL skill levels. Prizes every tournament and the winner gets a seat at the Grand Championship on August 14 -- with chance to win the Grand Prize. So put on your best poker face!!! Check the dates. (No tournament on July 3.) |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Treasure Island"
6:30 PM
Cap’n Jack Sparrow has nothing on Long John Silver, the roguish, irresistible hero-villain in the original pirate adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Carolyn Howarth |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 4"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
 | Residential Renewable Energy
8:00 AM
An introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies used to power a home or small business, lower carbon emissions, create a greener lifestyle, and reduce energy bills.
We will discuss passive solar heating and cooling, solar electricity, solar hot water systems, small-scale wind energy, geothermal, and microhydro. We will also explore the economics of residential and small-business renewable energy and explore creative ways to make renewable energy affordable in new and existing homes. This course is for homeowners, builders, developers, and architectural students.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Kids in Space
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join interstellar traveler Captain Ann Dromeda and her crew of kids in space. Go along for the ride and explore our solar system as the planetarium turns into a spaceship! |
| McNair Workshop Series - Developing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Curriculum vitae is one of the crucial components of the application packet which graduate school applicants should develop. It is work in progress which needs to be updated all the time. In this workshop, participants will get help to create an initial draft of their CV which they will gradually develop throughout their academic career. Meet in FLMG 263. |
 | Laser: Peter & the Wolf
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Prokofiev's masterpiece in laser light. The story of Peter and his adventures comes to life through laser images and animation. "Peter & the Wolf" is an entertaining story that teaches children of all ages about music. |
 | Plastic Solar Cells
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lecture by Kees Hummelen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Part of the I-CAMP summer series from RASEI. View a selection of events from the series here >> |
 | Castleman Quartet Program Sonata Concert
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Brahms, Hindemith, Beethoven |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
7:30 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
 | Summer Films in the Courtyard!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join Lutheran Campus Ministry throughout the summer for Films in the Courtyard. The outdoor film series takes place at Grace Lutheran Church on the Hill (13th & Euclid).
- June 6th - 'The Trip'
- June 20th - 'Midnight in Paris'
- July 11th - 'The Way'
- July 25th - 'Nora's Will'
Bring a blanket. Copious amounts of popcorn will be provided. |
| Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
 | Intro to Green Building
8:00 AM
This course offers an overview of green building. In this course, we will explore all aspects of green building including site selection, site protection, green building materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, advanced framing, recycling and reusing waste from building sites, indoor air quality, retrofitting, the costs of green building, and sustainable communities.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Laser: Perseus & Andromeda
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy a live presentation about the stars and constellations then sit back and experience the story behind the constellations of Perseus and Andromeda illustrated with music and Fiske lasers. |
 | Moons & Stars
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Travel into the night sky as we learn about the moon, stars, and planets. Explore constellations and their stories from many cultures. And learn about the moon as it orbits Earth. |
 | Interviewing and Salary Negotiation Panel Discussion for MCDB Graduate Students
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Professional Guest Panel
Leslie Leinwand, Chief Scientific Officer, BioFrontiers Institute, Professor, MCDB, CU Boulder and Joint Appointment with CU Denver School of Medicine
Rui Yi, Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator, MCDB, CU Boulder
Jaime Derringer, Post Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Behavioral Genetics, CU Boulder
Robert Kirmse , Post Doctoral Fellow, MCDB, CU Boulder
Jim Purvis, Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness (HR & OE) Leader, SomaLogic
Contact Name: Valentine Roche, Simone Stahringer, Crystal Pulliam, Jennifer Avena
Phone: 303-492-0520
Email: valentine.roche@colorado.edu
Audience: MCDB, Biochem, IPHY, EBIO Graduate Students, Post Docs
|
 | Side Effects
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Side Effects is a Boulder-Based Sketch Comedy Group that Performs a New Original Show Every Thursday for Free! Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7:00. |
 | Condensed Matter
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lecture by Paul Chaikin, New York University
Part of the I-CAMP summer series from RASEI. View a selection of events from the series here >> |
 | Experiments With Candies, Dice and Colloids
7:00 PM
How many gumballs fit in the glass sphere of a gumball machine?
Scientists have been puzzling over problems like this since the Ancient Greeks. In this free public lecture we will use materials from daily life to explore this interesting yet mysterious packing problem and how the simple results we get can have a great impact on various fields of our life.
Lecture will be held at 7pm on Thursday, June 26th Duane Physics, Room G1B30
For more information call (303) 492-3367 |
 | Castleman Quartet Program Sonata Concert
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Martinu, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Brahms |
 | CO Skies: ET Life
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us for an evening under the planetarium dome as we talk about the night sky and ET life. |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Richard III"
8:00 PM
Shakespeare’s most Machiavellian, scheming monarch, Richard III, plays a brutal game of thrones.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tina Packer |
| Friday, July 27, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| McNair Workshop Series - Writing a Statement of Purpose (SoP)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As the single most important part of the application, the statement of purpose (SoP) is your personal statement about your academic and professional background and experience. It tells the admissions committee who you are, what you have done thus far and what careers aspirations you espouse. This workshop is intended to help participants produce a preliminary draft of their SoP or profoundly revise a draft they have already composed. Meet in FLMG 263 |
 | Castleman Quartet Program Sonata Concert
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Debussy, Shostakovich, Chopin, Franck, Beethoven, Vieuxtemps |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
7:30 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
 | The Crowded Sky
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us for a show about satellites and orbital debris. Since the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, the number of satellites orbiting the Earth has grown exponentially. Aside from the satellites themselves, we have begun to see the growing issue of orbital debris becoming a hazard to functioning satellites and even the International Space Station. |
 | Laser: Daft Punk w/ 3OH!3
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Listen to the music of Daft Punk and 3OH!3 accompanied by choreographed laser light and special effects under the planetarium dome. |
| Saturday, July 28, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 4"
2:00 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
 | Castleman Quartet Program Sonata Concert
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Schumann, Bolcom, Grieg, Brahms, Clarke, Saint-Saens |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Richard III"
8:00 PM
Shakespeare’s most Machiavellian, scheming monarch, Richard III, plays a brutal game of thrones.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tina Packer |
| Sunday, July 29, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
2:00 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Treasure Island"
6:30 PM
Cap’n Jack Sparrow has nothing on Long John Silver, the roguish, irresistible hero-villain in the original pirate adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Carolyn Howarth |
| Monday, July 30, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Solar energy
8:00 AM
In this course students will explore the basics of solar energy and solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
After course completion, students will be able to: Understand the basics of electricity, Discuss solar energy and sun movement, Understand how solar cells work, Identify types of photovoltaic (PV) modules, Identify types of solar electric systems, Assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings, Determine the solar resource, Optimize the performance of a solar electric system, Explain mounting options, Identify key system components, Determine economics of PV systems, Discuss net metering, Understand financial incentives.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| McNair Workshop Series - The GRE
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Among all the requirements for graduate education, the GRE appears to be more frustrating for students from underrepresented backgrounds. The focus of this workshop is on 1) the basic tenets underlying the test, and 2) the impact of test anxiety on performance and how it can be combated and managed. Meet in FLMG 263. |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Wind Energy
8:00 AM
Explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Topics include: basics of electricity; pros and cons of small wind energy systems; forces that generate winds and affect wind flows; types of wind; wind system options; ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings; ways to determine the wind resources at a potential wind site; basics of wind turbine design; tower options; optimum tower height; balance of systems components; and economics of wind energy systems.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students will have 6 months to complete the course. A final exam of 80% or better is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | The Planets Uncovered
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This live, interactive presentation allows you to set a flight plan through our solar system. You might explore the giant volcanoes of Mars or fly through the rings of Saturn. |
 | Laser: Great Space Chase
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
An experimental space suit has been stolen! Join our hero as he chases the thief across the solar system and learns some interesting facts along the way. Story segments are broken up by entertaining songs choreographed to laser light. |
| McNair Summer Colloquium
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The CU McNair Scholars Program invites you to the Summer 2012 McNair Research Symposium in the Wolf Law Building, Room 204. Refreshments will be served.
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 | CU Science Discovery Summer Showcase 2012
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Have you ever said to yourself – or to us – “Ah, I wish I was a kid again so that I could take that class, too!” Well, here’s your chance! Join us for an exciting evening filled with hands-on science fun for the whole family.
Science Discovery’s first Summer Showcase will feature:
• Interactive stations highlighting summer class topic areas such as robotics, biotechnology, renewable energy, gardening, science magic, video games, and MORE!
• Demonstrations by Science Discovery students
• The Science in Motion Rube Goldberg Machine
• The Great Solar Race
• Human Body Obstacle Course
• Student-created artwork, rockets (Jr. and otherwise!), holograms, origami, and cigar box guitars!
Help us wrap up a terrific summer season with this hands-on STEM celebration! |
| | Tuesday Free Poker Tournaments
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments on Tuesday nights in the UMC Connection! Register at 5:30pm. Cards fly at 6:30pm. 64 spots are available, first come, first served. Everyone is welcome - ALL skill levels. Prizes every tournament and the winner gets a seat at the Grand Championship on August 14 -- with chance to win the Grand Prize. So put on your best poker face!!! Check the dates. (No tournament on July 3.) |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Treasure Island"
6:30 PM
Cap’n Jack Sparrow has nothing on Long John Silver, the roguish, irresistible hero-villain in the original pirate adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Carolyn Howarth |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 5"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| Wednesday, August 01, 2012 |
 | Tuition Due Date
All Day
Payment for tuition and fees (including new and previously unpaid charges) must be received in the Bursar's Office by close of business (5:00 p.m. Mountain Time for fall and spring semesters, 4:30 p.m. for summer) if mailed, paid in person, or placed in a drop box outside of Regent Administrative Center. If paying online, payment is due before midnight on the due date.
University of Colorado Boulder
Bursar's Office
150 Regent Administrative Center
41 UCB
Boulder CO 80309-0041
Website: bursar.colorado.edu
|
 | Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology conference
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
This conference reaches a broad cross-section of faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students from across the greater Rocky Mountain region. Sessions and workshops focus on teaching and learning with technology |
| | Residential Renewable Energy
8:00 AM
An introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies used to power a home or small business, lower carbon emissions, create a greener lifestyle, and reduce energy bills.
We will discuss passive solar heating and cooling, solar electricity, solar hot water systems, small-scale wind energy, geothermal, and microhydro. We will also explore the economics of residential and small-business renewable energy and explore creative ways to make renewable energy affordable in new and existing homes. This course is for homeowners, builders, developers, and architectural students.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Kids in Space
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join interstellar traveler Captain Ann Dromeda and her crew of kids in space. Go along for the ride and explore our solar system as the planetarium turns into a spaceship. This family matinee is good for kids in K-5th grade. |
 | Stars & Lasers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explore the night sky as we learn about stars and planets. Learn what constellations are visible and the stories behind these characters in the stars. Then enjoy a short laser light show choreographed to popular music. This family matinee is good for kids of all ages. |
 | Open Forum: VC Administration candidate, Kambiz Khalili
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Please join Vice Chancellor for Administration finalist Kambiz Khalili for this open forum interview.
Kambiz Khalili has 26 years of experience serving in higher education in the state of Colorado, culminating in his current position as Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Executive Director of Housing & Dining Services. Recent projects completed in this role include the Center for Community Dining Center and the Williams Village North residence hall, both of which have received LEED Platinum ratings. He has also been responsible for overseeing the University Memorial Center and the Environmental Center concurrent to his leadership role in Housing and Dining Services. In the past, he has worked extensively in the Housing and Dining Services department at the University of Colorado Boulder in administrative positions. Prior to his tenure on the CU-Boulder campus, he worked at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley for 15 years, concluding with his position as Director of University Housing & Dining Services.
Khalili earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado as well as a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University. In addition to his extensive experience in Housing and Dining Services, he has presented at both regional and national SCUP conferences, as well as NACUFS, ACUHO-I, and NACAS national conferences, and has received the Northern Colorado Dietetic Association’s Award of Excellence for the promotion of good health and nutrition. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
7:30 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
| Thursday, August 02, 2012 |
| | Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology conference
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
This conference reaches a broad cross-section of faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students from across the greater Rocky Mountain region. Sessions and workshops focus on teaching and learning with technology |
| | Intro to Green Building
8:00 AM
This course offers an overview of green building. In this course, we will explore all aspects of green building including site selection, site protection, green building materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, advanced framing, recycling and reusing waste from building sites, indoor air quality, retrofitting, the costs of green building, and sustainable communities.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Max Goes to the Moon
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Based on the award-winning children's book by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, this show follows the adventure of a dog named Max as he and his sidekick, Tori, look to re-ignite the human exploration of the Moon. It has been over 40 years since humans walked on the Moon. Max and Tori examine and follow the new scientific lunar discoveries, including the discovery of water ice in and around the poles of the Moon. This family matinee is good for kids in K-5th grade. |
 | Laser: A Brief Mystery of Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A humorous program about the science, history, and cultural perceptions of time. Astronomical topics include black holes, worm holes, the speed of light, and the possibilities of time travel. Story sections are broken up by entertaining songs such as Back in Time by Huey Lewis and the News. This family matinee is good for kids of all ages. |
 | Open Forum: VC Administration candidate, Louise Vale
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Please join candidate for Vice Chancellor for Administration Louise Vale for this public forum.
Louise Vale, Director of Internal Audit with the University of Colorado system administration, has been with the University of Colorado since 1990. As the Director of Internal Audit, Vale worked directly with all CU campuses, system offices and the Board of Regents. She has served in various internal audit, budget and finance positions across the University. Most recently she served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Operations at the University of Colorado Denver where she created and led the Emergency Preparedness Operations Group, and participated in capital budgeting and planning for new buildings at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Vale has a master's degree in management from the University of Colorado Denver and a bachelor's degree in comprehensive business management from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She also is a Certified Fraud Examiner. |
 | The Physics of Sustainability
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lecture by Peter Littlewood, Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago
Part of the I-CAMP summer series from RASEI. View a selection of events from the series here >> |
 | CO Skies: Jupiter Update
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us under the planetarium dome and learn about the night sky and the different constellations and planets you can spot at this time of year. Then enjoy a special talk about the latest news concerning Jupiter. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Richard III"
8:00 PM
Shakespeare’s most Machiavellian, scheming monarch, Richard III, plays a brutal game of thrones.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tina Packer |
| Friday, August 03, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
7:30 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
 | City of Stars
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Look into the night sky and see the lights shining from our cosmic neighbors. In this presentation, learn about our city of stars, the Milky Way, and galactic neighbors that include nebulae and clusters. |
 | Laser: Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us under the planetarium dome for a laser light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd. |
| Saturday, August 04, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 5"
2:00 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Twelfth Night"
8:00 PM
A classic case of mistaken identity washes up on the shores of Illyria — known today as Albania — spawning comic antics and utter abandon.
Written By Williams Shakespeare
Directed by Philip C. Sneed |
| Sunday, August 05, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Noises Off"
2:00 PM
Send a fourth-rate acting company on tour to perform an atrocious bedroom “comedy” — featuring gratuitous lingerie, uncooperative props, and a painful lack of talent — and what do you get? Noises Off, called the “funniest play” by Frank Rich of the New York Times.
Written by Michael Frayn
Directed by Lynne Collins |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Treasure Island"
6:30 PM
Cap’n Jack Sparrow has nothing on Long John Silver, the roguish, irresistible hero-villain in the original pirate adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Carolyn Howarth |
| MSL "Opportunity" landing pajama party (Multi-Day Event)
9:00 PM
You’re invited to a night of talks and activities surrounding the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) “Curiosity” landing on Sunday, August 5, beginning at 9:30 PM (doors open at 9 PM). The event will be held in the LASP Auditorium 299 and Room A200 at 1234 Innovation Dr., on East Campus.
Dr. Bruce Jakosky and Dr. David Brain will discuss Mars science and the MSL mission. The landing will be shown on NASA TV, with landing narration by Mr. Bill Possel and Dr. Jeff Parker. A NASA press conference will follow. Enjoy cake and coffee, bring your friends and family, and remember to wear your pajamas!
For more information, please contact Marisa Lubeck at 303-735-7108 or epomail@lasp.colorado.edu, or visit http://bit.ly/QftVCj. |
| Monday, August 06, 2012 |
| MSL "Opportunity" landing pajama party (Multi-Day Event)
End Time 12:30 AM
You’re invited to a night of talks and activities surrounding the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) “Curiosity” landing on Sunday, August 5, beginning at 9:30 PM (doors open at 9 PM). The event will be held in the LASP Auditorium 299 and Room A200 at 1234 Innovation Dr., on East Campus.
Dr. Bruce Jakosky and Dr. David Brain will discuss Mars science and the MSL mission. The landing will be shown on NASA TV, with landing narration by Mr. Bill Possel and Dr. Jeff Parker. A NASA press conference will follow. Enjoy cake and coffee, bring your friends and family, and remember to wear your pajamas!
For more information, please contact Marisa Lubeck at 303-735-7108 or epomail@lasp.colorado.edu, or visit http://bit.ly/QftVCj. |
| | Introduction to Solar energy
8:00 AM
In this course students will explore the basics of solar energy and solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
After course completion, students will be able to: Understand the basics of electricity, Discuss solar energy and sun movement, Understand how solar cells work, Identify types of photovoltaic (PV) modules, Identify types of solar electric systems, Assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings, Determine the solar resource, Optimize the performance of a solar electric system, Explain mounting options, Identify key system components, Determine economics of PV systems, Discuss net metering, Understand financial incentives.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Mars Curiosity
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
One of the most exciting and ambitious NASA missions will land on Mars on August 5th at 11pm MST. The timing of Curiosity’s landing is much too late for many of us. Fiske Planetarium will be offering a FREE public event on Monday, August 6th, at 7pm. This program will feature a talk by CU scientist Dr. David Brain and the debut of some of the first images to be taken by this mars rover. Curiosity is the largest unmanned rover ever sent beyond Earth. It is roughly the size of a Volkswagen Bug and weighs about a ton. Many dub this as the SUV of rovers. Curiosity will land in Gale crater. This crater will offer a wide variety of terrain and geology for the rover to investigate. The goal of the Curiosity rover is to continue the search for water and the signs that Mars may have had environments suitable for life.
The program is FREE. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7pm. Tickets and seating are first come, first serve. For more information and/or questions about the show please call our office at 303-492-5002 or check our website at fiske.colorado.edu. |
| Tuesday, August 07, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Wind Energy
8:00 AM
Explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Topics include: basics of electricity; pros and cons of small wind energy systems; forces that generate winds and affect wind flows; types of wind; wind system options; ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings; ways to determine the wind resources at a potential wind site; basics of wind turbine design; tower options; optimum tower height; balance of systems components; and economics of wind energy systems.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students will have 6 months to complete the course. A final exam of 80% or better is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Laser: Peter & the Wolf
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prokofiev's masterpiece in laser light. The story of Peter and his adventures comes to life through laser images and animation. Peter & the Wolf is an entertaining story that teaches children of all ages about music. This laser show includes a star talk and is good for kids of all ages. |
 | Moons & Stars
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Travel into the night sky as we learn about the Moon, the stars, and the planets. Explore constellations and their stories from many cultures. And learn about the Moon as it orbits Earth. This family matinee is good for kids of all ages. |
| | Tuesday Free Poker Tournaments
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments on Tuesday nights in the UMC Connection! Register at 5:30pm. Cards fly at 6:30pm. 64 spots are available, first come, first served. Everyone is welcome - ALL skill levels. Prizes every tournament and the winner gets a seat at the Grand Championship on August 14 -- with chance to win the Grand Prize. So put on your best poker face!!! Check the dates. (No tournament on July 3.) |
| Wednesday, August 08, 2012 |
| | Residential Renewable Energy
8:00 AM
An introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies used to power a home or small business, lower carbon emissions, create a greener lifestyle, and reduce energy bills.
We will discuss passive solar heating and cooling, solar electricity, solar hot water systems, small-scale wind energy, geothermal, and microhydro. We will also explore the economics of residential and small-business renewable energy and explore creative ways to make renewable energy affordable in new and existing homes. This course is for homeowners, builders, developers, and architectural students.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Space Storm
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Whenever the Sun hurls matter and energy at Earth, we experience a wide range of effects from aurorae to power blackouts. Come see what happens on Earth and in space as the Sun writhes through sunspots and coronal mass ejections. This family matinee is good for kids in 3rd grade and up. |
 | Laser: Perseus & Andromeda
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a live presentation about the stars and constellations then sit back and experience the story behind the constellations of Perseus and Andromeda illustrated with lasers and accompanied by music. This family matinee is good for kids of all ages. |
| Wind Energy Research Seminar
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Professor Carlo L. Bottasso of the POLI-Wind Laboratory will present this seminar jointly hosted by the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, and the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute. |
| Thursday, August 09, 2012 |
| | Intro to Green Building
8:00 AM
This course offers an overview of green building. In this course, we will explore all aspects of green building including site selection, site protection, green building materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, advanced framing, recycling and reusing waste from building sites, indoor air quality, retrofitting, the costs of green building, and sustainable communities.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Laser: Symphony of the Stars
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Brilliant laser imagery at its finest, choreographed to spectacular film scores, Broadway musicals, and television themes. Features music from Star Wars, Lion King, Jurassic Park, and more. Perfect for families with kids of all ages. |
 | Stars & Lasers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explore the night sky as we learn about stars and planets. Learn what constellations are visible and the stories behind these characters in the stars. Then enjoy a short laser light show choreographed to popular music. This show is good for kids of all ages. |
 | CO Skies: Fall Skies
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us under the planetarium dome for a talk about the fall night sky and the different constellations and planets you can find at this time of year. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Treasure Island"
8:00 PM
Cap’n Jack Sparrow has nothing on Long John Silver, the roguish, irresistible hero-villain in the original pirate adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Written by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Carolyn Howarth |
| Friday, August 10, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | DMA Recital: Benjamin R. Cantú, classical guitar
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DMA Recital: Benjamin R. Cantú, classical guitar, Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pensylvania Ave |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 1"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
 | Many Faces of Hubble
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore the construction and use of the Hubble Space Telescope in this show about the people behind the scenes and various careers in space. From scientists to engineers to astronauts, this show contains interviews and stories that reveal the humanity behind the science and technology. |
 | Laser: Daft Punk
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us under the planetarium dome for a laser light show featuring the music of Daft Punk. |
| Saturday, August 11, 2012 |
| | ICAMP 2012 Summer School on Renewable & Sustainable Energy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2012 I-CAMP school in Boulder will focus on solar energy harvesting. As a nearly one-month-long school, it will comprehensively address new and emerging science and technology in the fields of photovoltaics and solar fuels. It will also closely integrate discussions of science and technology with issues of deployment and implementation of renewable energy in society. It will provide both a rich environment for students to delve into these interdisciplinary topics and a synergistic forum for leading researchers to interact in an in-depth and productive way.
The workshop lectures will be held in an interactive style that encourages the synthesis of ideas by the students. Techniques of active learning and peer instruction will be utilized to maximize participation in all discussions.
Visit the I-CAMP website to learn more about workshop registration and fees. View a selection of events from the free public lecture series here >> |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 2"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
 | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 3"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| Sunday, August 12, 2012 |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 4"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| | Colorado Shakespeare Festival Presents "Women of Will Part 5"
7:30 PM
Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women.
Directed by Eric Tucker |
| Monday, August 13, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Solar energy
8:00 AM
In this course students will explore the basics of solar energy and solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
After course completion, students will be able to: Understand the basics of electricity, Discuss solar energy and sun movement, Understand how solar cells work, Identify types of photovoltaic (PV) modules, Identify types of solar electric systems, Assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings, Determine the solar resource, Optimize the performance of a solar electric system, Explain mounting options, Identify key system components, Determine economics of PV systems, Discuss net metering, Understand financial incentives.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Tuesday, August 14, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Wind Energy
8:00 AM
Explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Topics include: basics of electricity; pros and cons of small wind energy systems; forces that generate winds and affect wind flows; types of wind; wind system options; ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings; ways to determine the wind resources at a potential wind site; basics of wind turbine design; tower options; optimum tower height; balance of systems components; and economics of wind energy systems.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students will have 6 months to complete the course. A final exam of 80% or better is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| | Tuesday Free Poker Tournaments
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments on Tuesday nights in the UMC Connection! Register at 5:30pm. Cards fly at 6:30pm. 64 spots are available, first come, first served. Everyone is welcome - ALL skill levels. Prizes every tournament and the winner gets a seat at the Grand Championship on August 14 -- with chance to win the Grand Prize. So put on your best poker face!!! Check the dates. (No tournament on July 3.) |
| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 |
| | Residential Renewable Energy
8:00 AM
An introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies used to power a home or small business, lower carbon emissions, create a greener lifestyle, and reduce energy bills.
We will discuss passive solar heating and cooling, solar electricity, solar hot water systems, small-scale wind energy, geothermal, and microhydro. We will also explore the economics of residential and small-business renewable energy and explore creative ways to make renewable energy affordable in new and existing homes. This course is for homeowners, builders, developers, and architectural students.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
| | Intro to Green Building
8:00 AM
This course offers an overview of green building. In this course, we will explore all aspects of green building including site selection, site protection, green building materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, advanced framing, recycling and reusing waste from building sites, indoor air quality, retrofitting, the costs of green building, and sustainable communities.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Friday, August 17, 2012 |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Letters and Epistolary Culture in China (Multi-Day Event)
9:00 AM
A two-day workshop, dedicated to exploring the historical significance of letters and letter writing throughout Chinese culture. |
| Saturday, August 18, 2012 |
| Letters and Epistolary Culture in China (Multi-Day Event)
End Time 6:00 PM
A two-day workshop, dedicated to exploring the historical significance of letters and letter writing throughout Chinese culture. |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
| Monday, August 20, 2012 |
| | Introduction to Solar energy
8:00 AM
In this course students will explore the basics of solar energy and solar electric systems for homes, farms, and businesses.
After course completion, students will be able to: Understand the basics of electricity, Discuss solar energy and sun movement, Understand how solar cells work, Identify types of photovoltaic (PV) modules, Identify types of solar electric systems, Assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings, Determine the solar resource, Optimize the performance of a solar electric system, Explain mounting options, Identify key system components, Determine economics of PV systems, Discuss net metering, Understand financial incentives.
This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students have 6 months to complete the course. Final exam of 80% or greater is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.
Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu. |
| UGGS New Graduate Student Orientation
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Orientation for new graduate and professional students |
| | Exhibition: “the invisible connectedness of things”
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The exhibit the invisible connectedness of things created by internationally recognized visual artist Kim Abeles and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EcoArts Connections will be on display Tuesday Jan. 17 – Monday Oct. 1, 2012.
The exhibit is inspired by the spectacular structure, colors and longevity of lichens and the fact that they are bio-monitors of pollution. With a 16’ video wall, photos, paintings, puzzles, sculpture, “smog collector" plates and more, the exhibit explores the effects that transportation choices have on Boulder’s air quality. The project has been created in collaboration with atmospheric scientists, emissions specialists, lichenologists, transportation professionals and middle school students, among others. This exhibit is commissioned by EcoArts Connections (EAC) and co-presented by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and EAC in collaboration with Envirotest - Air Care Colorado, Manhattan Middle School and Spark: UCAR Science Education. |
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