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Scene at CU: Astronauts on campus, Buffs in LA, more

Did we see you around in recent days? Captured in photos and video were scenes from Norlin Quad, two talks with NASA astronauts, the kick-off Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Next event in Los Angeles and photos submitted by community members.

Scene at CU is a weekly series, a look back at happenings and stories among the campus community, captured in visuals. See, watch and take in the moments. You might catch a glimpse of a thrilling event, a grand celebration, the culmination of an achievement, a subtle beauty among our surroundings, the flux of seasons, a quiet observance, a community connection and more.

Scenes from Norlin Quad

A high-level look at Norlin Quad during passing period. Watch now.

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Students enjoy the warm weather at Norlin Quad. Photo by Patrick Campbell.


NASA astronauts on campus

This week, former NASA astronaut—and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek—Mae Jemison and current NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force command pilot Col. Jack Fischer spoke on campus.

Jemison speaks during the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series. Photo by Casey A. Cass.

Jemison and former Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØPresident Sandy Braken conduct a Q&A session. Photo by Casey A. Cass.
A young participant asks a poignant question to Jemison during the Q&A session. Photo by Casey A. Cass.
 
Fischer speaks at Fiske Planetarium on campus. Photo from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering.
Fischer autographs a poster during visit. Photo from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering.
Fischer speaks with campus community members during visit. Photo from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering.


Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Next: Los Angeles

California high school senior Kendall Mata shows an "I'm an Art Buff" pin to her mother Sherry Marshall at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Next event at LA Live. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.

Lily Ritchey, 6, passes along a Buff button to her dad Michael Ritchey (MechEngr'02). Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Stefanie Johnson, professor at the Leeds School of Business talks about The Myth of Meritocracy and What’s Next for Business​. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
2001 Nobel Laureate Eric Cornell talks about the research he and his team do. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Madalyn Kern (MechEngr’12; MS’14; PhD’16) holds up a prototype of an adjustable-fit prosthetic leg that she is designing and manufacturing during her talk. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Former Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuff football player and Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt talks at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Next. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder student and Buff Talks speaker Alan Sanchez (AeroEngr'18) chats with particpants. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Lance Markowitz tries on virtual reality goggles at the CMCI booth at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Next. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.
Attendees network with South Park producer/animation director Eric Stough (Film'95) and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArts and Sciences Dean James White. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.


Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØthrough your lens

See photos from social media and submitted by campus community members.

From Deb Mendez Wilson: Journalist and author Laura Wides-Muñoz poses with others following campus visit hosted by the Latin American Studies Center.
From Deb Mendez Wilson: A stairway leads to a backstage green room in Macky Auditorium.
From @cu_womens_rugby on Instagram: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ... except for the bruises.
From Deb Mendez Wilson: Macky Director Rudy Betancourt poses in an empty concert hall during a recent staff tour.
From @cubuffswomenshockey on Instagram: Buffs win! Your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuffs are WWCHL Champions!