Tag: University Of Colorado
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Modified Colorado bill bans firearms in state Capitol
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Colorado lawmakers substantially modified a proposal that originally listed nearly 20 places where a person would be prohibited to carry a firearm — even with a concealed weapons permit — to only a handful of areas, notably including higher education institutions. In narrowing down that list, the legislators added a new place where guns would be banned…
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University of Colorado considers concealed carry firearms ban
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The University of Colorado’s governing board on Tuesday began discussing a proposal to ban weapons that are lawfully carried concealed, as state Democratic lawmakers are also considering prohibiting them in “sensitive” places, such as parks and higher education buildings. While the proposed change cannot be voted on until the board of regents’ June meeting, battle…
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Feds invest in Nobel Prize winning technology developed at CU Boulder
A Boulder company just landed federal funding to further develop Nobel Prize winning technology that continuously detects and quantifies methane emitted by oil and gas facilities using a laser that interacts only with methane gas molecules. The U.S. Department of Energy issued a $189 million conditional loan commitment on Jan. 5 to LongPath Technologies, Inc.…
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Leap Year’s ties to religious history live on; ‘science is never at odds with faith,’ says historian
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Thursday — the extra day tacked onto the month of February this year — isn’t a holiday, but its historical significance lives on due to its quirky ties between space science and religion. While most everyone notices the additional 29th day in February that comes around almost every four years, not everyone knows why there…
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Philip DiStefano announces retirement as CU Boulder chancellor
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Philip DiStefano on Tuesday announced his retirement as chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder after spending nearly 15 years in the role and 50 years on campus. “It has been such a rewarding and humbling experience to serve as chancellor of Colorado’s flagship university…
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The 52nd American Solar Energy Society conference comes to Boulder
Solar power leaders, researchers, advocates, educators, and entrepreneurs from across the U.S. gathered at the University of Colorado Boulder this week for the American Solar Energy Society 52nd annual national solar conference. Gov. Jared Polis kicked off the conference Tuesday with welcome comments highlighting the state’s solar industry momentum. “We’re excited about our solar energy…
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Metro Moves: CU lands new treasurer and CIO
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Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to jessica.gibbs@denvergazette.com. New CU treasurer The University of Colorado has a new treasurer and chief investment officer. Usha Sharma was selected for the role by the CU…
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BOLDERBoulder returns for 43rd year Monday with 90 waves of runners, joggers, walkers
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Colorado’s largest road race BOLDERBoulder returns to Boulder roads and Folsom Field Monday with 90 waves of racers for its 43rd year. The starting gun will launch the first wave of runners at 6:55 a.m. Monday, right after the beginning of the wheelchair race, according to a City of Boulder news release. Runners, joggers and…
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Mill and levy work and South Platte River project to likely be approved by Denver City Council Monday afternoon
Citywide mill and levy work could come to Denver as the city council considers approving a contract worth $7.5 million at its meeting Monday. Agenda items include a bill for an ordinance concerning a collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the South Platte River and Tributaries Program. There are 14 resolutions and…
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South Metro Denver Chamber economic forecast event speakers predict positive 2023
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Business leaders and economic experts believe Colorado’s economy is on the right track heading into 2023. The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast breakfast Friday at Marriott South at Park Meadows. Panelists Henry Sobanet, the chief financial officer for Colorado…