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<p>In anticipation of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 a series of events is planned at the University of Colorado Boulder and beyond to celebrate those who have served the United States as members of the armed forces.  </p>

<p>University of Colorado Boulder scientists know how to get teens excited about science – pick a good topic, such as using science to solve crimes, and then package it in a “café” setting.</p>
<p>The Teen Science Café – the next one dubbed “CSI Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes” - is part of a national push to get more young people involved in science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) subjects.</p>

<p>The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is celebrating 50 years of engagement and action on the ����-Boulder campus. Everyone on campus is invited to celebrate both the history and future of the VRC at a 50th anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Abrams Lounge at the Center for Community (3rd Floor).</p>

<p>Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are stepping out of their offices and labs to share their work through hands-on activities Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.  </p>
<p>“Portal to the Public: Meet a С���� Scientist” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free and open to all ages.</p>

<p>A Computing by Design symposium aimed at helping educators weave computer science principles throughout the K-12 curriculum will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at the STEM-focused <a href="http://tpk8.svvsd.org/"><span class="s2">Timberline PK-8</span></a>, 233 E. Mountain View Ave., in Longmont.</p>

<p>In recognition of national Constitution Day today, students and alumni of the University of Colorado Law School will teach constitutional lessons in high school classrooms across Colorado through Sept. 25.</p>

<p>The Classics Department at the University of Colorado Boulder will host students from across the state for Colorado Classics Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the south lawn outside the Duane Physics building.</p>

<p class="p1">Kicking off at this week’s first home football game of the season, С���� Athletics this year is increasing its leadership in sports sustainability through several new programs encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors among fans.</p>

<p>With topics ranging from art history to humanism, С���� on the Weekend invites the public to learn about the value of the arts and humanities in modern society with free community programs beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. The series features presentations led by some the University of Colorado Boulder’s most accomplished and dynamic faculty, featuring their intriguing research and creative works.  </p>

<p>The University of Colorado Boulder today made the Top 25 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list issued by Campus Pride<em>,</em> a leading nonprofit national educational organization for LGBTQ and ally students and campus groups.</p>