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A month of space and Earth science-related activities on the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥-Boulder campus kicks off Our Space. Our Future ., a universitywide Grand Challenge. Boulder campus departments and cultural institutions will host over 20 events and exhibits, including talks by space sciences professionals, showings of space films by the International Film Series, art installations, displays of student space pods and a scavenger hunt for a rover named Destiny.

The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder today announced Our Space, Our Future, a universitywide Grand Challenge to build on the university’s strengths in aerospace-enabled science and technology to address some of the world’s most pressing problems. Through Our Space. Our Future., the university will make strategic investments over a number of years to transform the landscape of space exploration and find pathways to address significant issues our planet faces, such as a changing environment, increasing populations and limited resources.

One of the most memorable years at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥-Boulder is your first year. You are in a new environment with fresh faces and a clean slate. The possibilities are endless and you are open to sharing new experiences with new people. One experience you’ll probably not forget is having a roommate.

The Classics Department at the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder will host students from across the state for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Classics Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the south lawn outside the Duane Physics building.

Kicking off at this week’s first home football game of the season, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Athletics this year is increasing its leadership in sports sustainability through several new programs encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors among fans.

Hello, scholars! This week's events include a blood drive, Family Weekend, a Lego exhibit, extreme bowling, the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ football game against Massachusetts, Boulder Pridefest and more.

The ecological complexity of many emerging disease threats—interactions among multiple hosts, multiple vectors and even multiple parasites—often complicates efforts aimed at controlling disease. Now, a new paper co-authored by a University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder professor is advancing a multidisciplinary framework that could provide a better mechanistic understanding of emerging outbreaks.

With topics ranging from art history to humanism, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ on the Weekend invites the public to learn about the value of the arts and humanities in modern society with free community programs beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. The series features presentations led by some the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder’s most accomplished and dynamic faculty, featuring their intriguing research and creative works.

Welcome back to you veteran buffs, and to the new freshman talent out there, welcome home. This week's events include campus resources and study abroad fairs, paint-it-yourself pottery night and International Coffee Hour.

The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Department of Athletics is embarking on an ambitious new initiative between academics and athletics – the proposed creation of a Sports Governance Center (SGC), which would be among the first of its kind in the nation.