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Securing external funding—a 'lunch and learn' with PACES March 10

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:36:25 +0000

Securing external funding—a 'lunch and learn' with PACES March 10 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:36

With insights on securing funding for public and community-engaged scholarship, next up in the PACES series will be a focus on diversifying your funding through private gifts, in-kind donations and more.

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Students blend suds and science at Earth on Tap

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:29:15 +0000

Students blend suds and science at Earth on Tap Megan M Rogers Wed, 03/04/2026 - 11:29

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

The March 9 event at Rayback Collective in ��ý��, open to all, invites scientists and non-scientists to gather for discussions of climate research.

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Who gets to be American? How journalism shapes identity, belonging and exclusion—March 3

Elizabeth Lock — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:26:13 +0000

Who gets to be American? How journalism shapes identity, belonging and exclusion—March 3 Elizabeth Lock Mon, 03/02/2026 - 13:26

Who belongs in this country as a true American—and what role do news media play in excluding or including certain people? Journalism Professor Angie Chuang will lead a discussion.

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AI and higher ed—a fireside chat with Janel Forde March 12

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:51:15 +0000

AI and higher ed—a fireside chat with Janel Forde March 12 Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/27/2026 - 11:51

Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations Janel Forde

CU ��ý�� Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations Janel Forde will join University of Colorado Colorado Springs Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet for a virtual fireside chat on artificial intelligence in higher education.

The event, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Artificial Intelligence Network (RMAIN), will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. It is part of RMAIN’s Spring AI Summit on the University of Denver campus that will run from 12:30 to 3 p.m. that day and include both virtual and in-person events.

Registration is free and open to the public.

RMAIN is a vibrant, inclusive community connecting AI professionals, leaders and innovators across the Rockies—bringing together researchers, technologists, entrepreneurs and public/private sector leaders to collaborate, learn and drive real-world impact through AI.

The fireside chat with Forde and Sobanet will be moderated by The Idea Garden Chief Creative Officer Jamie Kimes. It will cover AI’s impact on students and how universities are preparing them for the work force of the future.

In addition to the fireside chat, the event will include discussions around the AI Transformation in the work force and AI-powered support for job seekers.

Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations Janel Forde will headline a discussion on artificial intelligence and higher education with University of Colorado Colorado Springs Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. The event—part of a Rocky Mountain area summit—is free and open to the public.

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Ceremony to honor outstanding educators—join March 5

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:51:19 +0000

Ceremony to honor outstanding educators—join March 5 Megan M Rogers Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:51

Free and open to the public, the Best Should Teach Ceremony will honor outstanding CU ��ý�� faculty members, graduate student instructors and K-12 teachers in local school districts to highlight the essential role teachers play in shaping inclusive and thriving learning communities.

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Jaunt over to the Fairytale Festival March 5

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:41:49 +0000

Jaunt over to the Fairytale Festival March 5 Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:41

Join this magical evening celebrating art and fairy tales with crafts, quests, snacks and music hosted by Radio 1190.

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Come out for Family STEAMfest with CU Science Discovery Feb. 28

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:34:18 +0000

Come out for Family STEAMfest with CU Science Discovery Feb. 28 Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/20/2026 - 07:34

Parents, grandparents, students and kids of all ages are invited to get hands-on with all things science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).

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CU real estate forum March 5 to feature Sundance Institute board chair

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:02:58 +0000

CU real estate forum March 5 to feature Sundance Institute board chair Megan M Rogers Tue, 02/17/2026 - 12:02

Katy Marquardt Hill

When the 2027 Sundance Film Festival arrives in ��ý��, it won’t just bring films. It will bring thousands of filmmakers, executives, artists, visitors and global attention. For ��ý��, that could shape everything from hotel occupancy and commercial space to housing and long-term development.

Those ripple effects will take center stage at the 29th annual CU ��ý�� Real Estate Forum on March 5, hosted by the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate.

This year’s event will feature a fireside chat, “Sundance Film Festival in the Rockies: Vision, Impact and Opportunity,” with Ebs Burnough, chair of the Sundance Institute’s board of trustees, and Paula DuPré Pesmen, managing director of Sundance Film Festival Relocation. John Tayer, president and CEO of the ��ý�� Chamber, will moderate the chat.

Ebs Burnough, chair of the Sundance Institute board of trustees. Photo by Victor Jeffreys.

For Burnough, the connection between culture and development is longstanding.

“Culture has always been a bellwether of growth—economic, artistic and intellectual,” Burnough said. “As it flourishes, it brings people together and builds a sense of community.”

As chair of the Sundance Institute’s board, Burnough describes himself as the organization’s “cheerleader-in-chief,” advocating for artists, audiences and the communities that host the festival. His career, which spans government, media and education, includes serving as managing director of Hatch House Media, a production company focused on film, television and theater. He has also served on the board of a publicly traded real estate investment trust, giving him insight into how cultural events can drive economic growth, and previously held roles as White House deputy social secretary and senior advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama.

“People often don’t think about how events like the Sundance Film Festival have a knock-on effect,” Burnough said. “Yes, they’re about arts and culture, but they’re also about business, development, commercial real estate, housing and homes. Being invited to speak at the forum was a compelling opportunity to show how the institute—and the festival—can engage with ��ý�� and bring everything we can for the benefit of the city.”

The forum, held March 5 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at Limelight ��ý��, will also include panel discussions on the future of office spaces and the role of AI in real estate, followed by a networking reception. Register for the real estate forum here.

“We’re excited to bring together students, industry leaders and the broader community to explore the trends shaping ��ý��’s future,” said Julie Gibson, the Sherman R. Miller executive director of the Klump Center. “Sundance presents an extraordinary opportunity for our students to learn firsthand how culture and real estate intersect, while also creating meaningful opportunities to connect with industry leaders and the real estate community.”

If you go

Who: Forum tickets available for industry, alumni, students
What: CU ��ý�� Real Estate Forum
When: Thursday, March 5, 1–6:30 p.m.
Where: Limelight ��ý��

Sundance is “a convener of the greatest storytellers from around the world,” Burnough said. That gathering of talent and ideas creates opportunities far beyond the screen.

“It often brings together groups that wouldn't necessarily always come together,” Burnough said. “When you get a group of really interesting people together, there are bound to be incredible synergies that occur.”

Even unexpected encounters are part of the festival’s unique impact. “You think, ‘Oh, what's that captain of industry doing here? Or why is that leader in health care here?’ It's because the through-line for everything is storytelling—the ability to actively, creatively and beautifully tell a story.”

The festival will be held in ��ý�� in early 2027 for the first time since moving from Utah. For Burnough, ��ý�� is already proving to be a receptive partner.

“To encounter people who have such an appetite and such an appreciation for taking artistic risk and believing in the artistic process has been a real pleasure,” he said.

Looking ahead, Burnough said he hopes the 2027 Sundance Film Festival inspires more people from diverse backgrounds to come to ��ý�� and to stay by shining “a brighter light on what makes this such a rich and interesting and eclectic city.”

Sundance Institute Board Chair Ebs Burnough will discuss how the festival's move to ��ý�� could benefit the city's economy, culture and community.

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CUnique Stories: A storytelling event on March 10

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:36:08 +0000

CUnique Stories: A storytelling event on March 10 Megan M Rogers Fri, 02/13/2026 - 07:36

Join the CUnique Stories event, a live storytelling and conversation experience inspired by Human Library and StoryCorps, celebrating this year's Buffs One Read selection, "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work."

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Gear up for Winter Bike to Work Day Feb. 13

Elizabeth Lock — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:38:20 +0000

Gear up for Winter Bike to Work Day Feb. 13 Elizabeth Lock Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:38

Turn your luck around on Friday the 13th when you bike to work, or school, and stop by one of the breakfast stations around town, including the Folsom Bike Station on campus.

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