CU President George Norlin: Champion of civil rights and an unwavering rebel with a cause

August 30, 2018Community and culture, Learning and teaching, UncategorizedNorlin Charge, Norlin Library, presidentcuontheair

In this month’s CU on the Air, we delve into the courageous academic and civil accomplishments of CU’s fifth and longest-serving president, George Norlin. We discuss how he helped build the university, literally and otherwise, stood up to the KKK and helped shape the university today. Host Ken McConnellogue chats with Dr. Paul Chinowsky, professor … Continue reading CU President George Norlin: Champion of civil rights and an unwavering rebel with a cause →

Denver’s rooftops are going green: What does it mean?

April 2, 2018Community and culture, Discovery and innovation, Health and wellness, UncategorizedCU Denver, Denver, environment, Green Roof, University of Colorado, urban gardens, Urban heat island effectcuontheair

Fifty-four percent of Denver voters passed the green roof initiative in November 2017, requiring rooftop gardens for new buildings with at least 25,000 square feet of gross floor area, and for roof replacement on existing buildings. What does that mean for Denver and how can we expect the cityscape to change over the next years? … Continue reading Denver’s rooftops are going green: What does it mean? →

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