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As we rush toÌýmeet deadlines during the semester wind-down, we can often get caught up in what's happening around us, or to us. It is worth stopping, taking a breath and realizing our success is truly up to us and our individual frame of mind.ÌýWe each have a great deal to say about our own success just through our approach and beliefs.Ìý Believe in yourself and your capabilities.

As of Dec. 1, the office of Study Abroad has becomeÌýEducation Abroad. The variety of programs offered has expanded to become so much more than traditional study abroad. Director Mary Dandof says, "We support all international experiences undertaken by students."

In the spring ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder will become only the fourth higher education institute in the nation to offer an Arctic studies program, providing students with expertise on a long-neglected region gaining geopolitical importance due to climate change and its impacts.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Hazel Barnes Prize, one of the most prestigious awards at the University of Colorado Boulder, whichÌýfocuses on the enriching relationshipÌýbetween teaching and research.

For the second time in his head coaching career, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre has led his team to a bowl berth.

The Learning Technology Consultants are hosting a handful of D2L end-of-semester workshops Dec. 12, 14 and 15 to cover gradebook setup and final adjustments, administering and grading online exams, Dropbox submission and grading features. Space is limited.

Come visit a showcase of more than 100 student projects in virtual reality, physical computing, mobile apps, human-computer interactions and more at the ATLAS Expo, which takes place 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. It's free and open to the public.

Bringing together a community's vision and enhancing a neighborhood through design is no small task. But with this aim, and working with the city, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder students have tried their hand at such a project and will present their work to the public at eTown Hall.

Self-described fly fishing fanatic Walter Gorra discusses managing a double major in jazz piano and civil engineering while still making time to fly fish local waters and play gigs with his band in the Denver area.