Stories of Arts & Sciences


Incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans holds lessons now

The Day of Remembrance should focus our attention on how a constitutional republic can shun its first principles.


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After 100 years, university recognized a pioneer

Lucile Berkeley Buchanan graduated in 1918 but wasn’t allowed to walk across the stage with other graduates because she was Black.

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Feb. 20 - Mar. 1 in the

After civilization collapses, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory.
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2026 Faculty and Staff Student Success Champion Awards

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized include Dr. Patricia Gonzalez, champion of staff and university support; Lauren Osmer, champion of student access, belonging and equity; Kate Semsar, champion of student support; and Kim Noice, champion of student support

announces $2M investment in Center for African & African American Studies (CAAAS)

Announced by Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz and President Todd Saliman

Person of recognition:
Reiland Rabaka, director of the CAAAS

Quantum Scholars program awarded $70,000 in scholarships

Gifted by Meadowlark Optics

Program description:
Quantum Scholars provides scholarship support, talks by prominent quantum scientists and industry leaders and more.

$60,000 grant to research sources of the European Enlightenment in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Featured scholar:
Robert Pasnau, college professor of distinction, Department of Philosophy

Fiske Planetarium celebrates 50 years!

Celebrating with select performances throughout the year.

Learn about Fiske's five decades of immersive science, astronomy, art and music experiences.