Upcoming Events

3/8-11 Ice Fest (CU-Boulder campus)Ice Fest, an arts and sciences celebration of arts and sciences for the International Polar Year, is March 8-11 on the CU-Boulder campus, offering a wide range of free events open to the public. Highlights include NASA Astronaut Don Pettit at 2 pm Friday, Muenzinger auditorium, Family Day, in and around the ATLAS building on Saturday, "Make a Difference Day," Sunday at ATLAS, with polar films with the International Film Series each night.Additional information: http://cires.colorado.edu/events/icefest/

3/14 @ 5pm “Death by Food: Anthropology of Starvation in a World of Abundance” (Old Main)Dennis VanGerven from the Anthropology Department will talk about nutrition and the physiological effects of starvation. He will explore the relationship between affluence and eating behaviors. The talk will consider the influences of media, nutrition, societal expectations and male and female body image. Don't miss this fascinating presentation! Reception to follow. For more information contact 303-735-6433 or visit http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/wellness.

3/14 @ 5:30pm Genetic Research Panel (UMC 382-386)The Student Association of Prehealth Professionals is hosting a Spring Banquet addressing the impact of genetic research on the Healthcare industry. A panel of speakers from CU and CU Health Sciences Center will lecture on important issues related to this exciting field that will change the face of medicine. Local volunteer organizations will also be present. Bring a canned food donation or $1 for entry.Contact: Ellie ScottAdditional information: http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/prehealth

3/16-17 CU Law School hosts National Climate Change ConferenceThe conference is called "The Climate of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock," and will be attended by national leaders in the environmental justice field. Colorado Congressman Mark Udall and Jerome Ringo, chair of the National Wildlife Federation and president of the national Apollo Alliance, will speak on March 16 at 4:30 pm. On March 17, panelists will discuss the status of the environmental justice movement, new issues related to climate change and potential policy solutions.Additional information: http://www.colorado.edu/law/centers/nrlc/environmental_justice.htm