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Scientists are still uncovering species we’ve never known existed! This summer, CU Boulder's very own moth expert, Dr. Ryan St Laurent formally named a new species of moth!

Dr. St. Laurent travelled to the town of Cassia in Florida, and set up tents with special LED lights that attract moths. The new species - 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴 - emerged just after sunset!

Read all about Dr. St. Laurent’s discovery at the link in our bio! by @cuartssciences

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Rachel Irons (EBio, EnvSt’15) turned her passion for environmental sustainability into Nude Foods, a Colorado-based zero-waste grocery store making it easier to shop sustainably.

Now, after appearing on Shark Tank this spring alongside business partner Verity Noble, Rachel is growing Nude Foods while staying true to the mission that started it all: creating a healthier, more sustainable food system.

Read Rachel’s story and learn how her time at CU helped shape her path from student to entrepreneur (link in our bio). by @cuartssciences

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Congratulations to CU Boulder's Theatre & Dance Department on closing a SOLD OUT run of 'Rumors' last weekend! 🥂 👀

The production's team presented incredible artistry and hard work throughout the rehearsal and build process.

Congratulations to all the hands that brought this show to the stage! 🙌 🤩

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📸: @rdgphoto_colorado by @cuartssciences

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📜 ACTORS... 1 WEEK LEFT 📜

Review the requirements and submit your prescreening materials located on our website before the deadline on Oct.19! 🎭

A performing arts summer lies ahead... join us for CSF's 70th season in 2027! 🙌 ⛰️

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@cupresents by @cuartssciences

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Please join us in recognizing Indigenous People's Day. 🦬

There are many opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate Indigenous cultures and histories this Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Explore these three events happening on campus next week!

We hope to CU there ✨ by @cuartssciences

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Congratulations to climate scientist Marika Holland (Math’90; MAeroEngr’94; PhD’97) who was named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow!

Each year, the MacArthur Foundation awards an $800,000, “no-strings-attached” grant to exceptionally creative change-makers who are navigating the world’s most pressing social issues.

Marika is a senior scientist in the Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Her research on polar sea ice and global climate dynamics helps scientists and policymakers better understand and predict the wide-ranging implications of our changing climate.

With three CU degrees and a world-changing impact, we are proud to call Marika a Buff! taken in University of Colorado Boulder by @cuartssciences

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150 years of asking questions, chasing answers & discovering what’s possible. 🔎

From the Rocky Mountains to the far reaches of space, CU Boulder researchers have spent generations exploring the world around us.

Here’s to 150 years of curiosity & discovery! 💛🦬 by @cuartssciences

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Norlin Library has been shining bright for 150 years! ✨
From student artwork to historic imagery, to music and creative storytelling, Shine On Norlin brought 150 years of CU to life on the walls of the library.
Missed it? The projections will continue throughout October, around dusk from 6–9 p.m. 💛
#CUBoulder150 #ShineOnNorlin by @cuartssciences

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Experience a mesmerizing and thought-provoking evening of dance featuring works choreographed by MFA in Dance candidates Angel Anderson, Rhianna Cranston, and Tanniqua-Kay Buchanan. ⭐️ 👣

A.R.T. Through the Wake explores and uncovers evolving strategies for world-making, where place becomes performance, body becomes archive and movement becomes prophecy. 🌎 🤲

Through hybridity across movement, ritual, futurism and emergent technologies, this performance acts as a laboratory for imagining liberated Black futures rooted in joy, hope and collective possibility.

Enjoy offerings of what was, what is and what could be.

A.R.T. Through the Wake
Oct. 23 - Oct. 25
Charlotte York Irey Theatre

Learn more at the link in our bio! 🎫 by @cuartssciences

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How many insect species are there on Earth?

For 40 years, scientists estimated about 6 million. New research from scientist Robert Colwell suggests the real number could be as high as 20 million!

Cutting-edge research is revealing a vast hidden world of insects—and showing how much biodiversity may still be waiting to be discovered.

All images were taken within Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Costa Rica.

Photo 2: Remnant strangler fig tree in the rainforest along Volcán Cacao, by M. Alex Smith
Photo 3: Core Malaise trap on Volcán Cacao, used to collect insects for DNA-barcoding by M. Alex Smith
Photo 4: Co-author Daniel H. Janzen overlooking the cloud forest on Volcán Cacao, by M. Alex Smith
Photo 5: Cloud forest understory on Volcán Cacao, by M. Alex Smith
Photo 6: View from the dry forest toward Volcán Orosi and Volcán Cacao, by Roger Blanco Segura by @cuartssciences

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Last week, we celebrated the opening of 𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 at the Museum of Natural History!

This new exhibition explores how the partnership between people and horses shaped societies around the world.

The opening brought together the researchers, artists, community partners and friends of the Museum that shaped this exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all who helped bring 𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 to life. We are especially grateful to First Gentleman and wildlife advocate Marlon Reis, CU Boulder Provost Dr. Ann Stevens, Denver's Ajnai Ensemble, Photographer Scott Wilson and artist Lewis TallBull.

𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 is now open at the Museum of Natural History.

Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm, with extended hours Thursday until 7pm by @cuartssciences

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