University of Colorado Cancer Center Director, Dan Theodorescu, along with Associate Director for Administration and Finance, Mark Kochevar, awarded Congresswoman Diana DeGette with the American Association of Cancer Institute’s (AACI) “Champion for Cures” Award.
U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and Colorado Governor Hickenlooper helped kickoff CU-Boulder's Grand Challenge titled, "Our Space. Our Future." at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
UCCS Chancellor Pamela Shockley-Zalabak hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders on the importance of research, education, and community development. UCCS also celebrated its anniversary with a well-attended event.
The Congressman toured the Center's facilities and laboratories while learning about health and wellness initiatives.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised the CU Denver School of Education and Human Development.
The second conference held by the Senator addressed how to better serve veterans at UCCS.
Congressman Jared Polis and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz discussed climate change at CU-Boulder.
On April 7, Congresswoman Diana DeGette held an event at CU Denver on the issue of student loan affordability.
On April 29, Kathleen Tierney, Ph.D., Director of the Natural Hazards Center and Professor of Sociology in the CU-Boulder Institute of Behavioral Science, and Nnenia Campbell, Research Assistant at the Natural Hazards Center visited Washington, D.C. to participate in the 21st Annual Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) Reception and Exhibition.
On April 6, the Charles C. Gates Biomanufacturing Facility held its grand opening celebration.

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